Removing and installing/replacing right main kinematics hydraulic cylinder (4' Series Convertible)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel on left or right. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (4' SERIES CONVERTIBLE) , or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL (4' SERIES CONVERTIBLE)
Remove PANEL FOR MAIN BEARING on left or right
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Tailgate opened

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 lower.

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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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Installation note:

Ensure that the wiring harness (2) is accurately routed in the main bearing.

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Unclip cover (1).

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Removing hydraulic cylinder:

Remove retaining ring (1)
Drive out pin in inward direction (middle of vehicle)
Detach locking clip (2)
Drive out pin in outward direction (side of vehicle)
Feed hydraulic cylinder out of main bearing

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Disconnect all cable straps.

Installation note:

Replace faulty cable straps.

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Detach retaining clip (1).

Undo the screw (2) and remove the lock washer.

Detach hydraulic lines.

IMPORTANT: Protect joints (lines and cylinder) against dripping fluid, e.g. with a cleaning cloth.

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NOTE:

Carry out function check
CHECK FLUID LEVEL .