Removing and installing/replacing right coupling fastener hydraulic cylinder (4' Series Convertible)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open the soft top completely
Remove SIDE TRIM UPPER SECTION
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL

IMPORTANT: Hydraulic fluid may emerge from the disconnected lines and the open connections on the hydraulic cylinder.
Protect components and work area with suitable materials (e.g. cloths).

Makes hydraulic system depressurized:

IMPORTANT: The roof shells settle in depressurized system.

Feed out control unit (1).

Use a hexagon socket (AF 4) to slowly open the shutoff valve on the hydraulic unit by three turns.

NOTE: Shutoff valve is located under a plastic funnel.

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Removing hydraulic cylinder:

Slide retaining clip (1) upwards.
Detach ball socket at side.
Remove retaining ring (2).
Drive through bearing pin (3).
Feed out hydraulic cylinder.

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Replacing hydraulic cylinder:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slide open retaining rings (2) with screwdriver.

Detach hydraulic lines (3).

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NOTE:

Carry out function check
CHECK FLUID LEVEL .