Installing the hydraulic cylinder for the convertible top brace
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Protect the working area from escaping hydraulic fluid.
- Check the seal (1)
of the hydraulic line (2)
for correct fit and damage, and replace it if necessary.
- Position the hydraulic lines (2) on the hydraulic cylinder (3) .
- Slide the locking plates (1) on from the outside, and lock them.
- Fasten the cable tie.
- Feed in and position the hydraulic cylinder for the convertible top brace (3)
.NOTE: For ease of positioning, the hydraulic cylinder can be extended and retracted slowly by hand.
- Feed in the guide pins (2) at the bottom and top.
- Slide on the retaining clips (1)
.
- Fold the convertible top brace (1) to the top.
- Feed in the left and right safety loops (2) .
The convertible top brace is held in position by the safety loops.
Follow-up work
- Refer to OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUALLY (REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING COMPLETE CONVERTIBLE TOP .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT LID .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SUPPORT FOR THE REAR INNER WINDOW RECESS FINISHER COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE REAR WINDOW SHAFT DIMENSION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR INNER WINDOW RECESS FINISHER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CROSS MEMBER AT THE TOP .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER TRIM PANEL ON ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDES .
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINTS .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BACKREST .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT REAR OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE REAR SIDE WINDOW .
- Refer to ADJUSTING DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
- Refer to DELETING FAULT MEMORY .