Installing the hydraulic cylinder for the convertible top brace

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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)  .

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• 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.

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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 .