Installing the hydraulic unit

• Protect the working area from escaping hydraulic fluid.
• Insert the hydraulic lines into the locking plate (2) as marked and insert the hydraulic unit.
• Shift the locking plate (2) in the arrow direction.
• Tighten down screws (1).
• Connect the hydraulic unit with all connectors and store level in the luggage compartment.

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• Connect all connectors (1) and lock.
• Close trunk.
• Open and close convertible top completely twice.

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Check 

• Store the hydraulic unit (1) level.
• Open and close convertible top at least 2 times.
• With the convertible top closed, check if the oil level is within the mark on fluid tank (2).

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  Result 

  » Oil level outside of the mark (2).

  Measure

  • Open lid (3) and correct the oil level.
• Position coating (2) made of foam material.
• Attach adhesive tapes (1).

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• Position control unit (2).
• Attach retaining strap (1).

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• Feed in the hydraulic unit (1) and position in the correct installation position upwards with the fluid tank.

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• Ensure that the hydraulic unit (1) is installed with the lid (2) towards the top.

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Follow-up work 

• 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 .