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Hydraulic Cylinder: Installation

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  1. Place cylinder into position.
  2. Connect hydraulic lines to the cylinder. Tighten fittings to 8.5 to 9.5 N.m (75 to 84 in. lbs.) torque.
  3. Install pivot bolt attaching cylinder shaft to top linkage. Tighten pivot bolt to 22 to 28 N.m (195 to 147 in. lbs.) torque.
  4. Install cylinder mounting bracket and nut. Tighten bracket nut to 22 to 28 N.m (195 to 147 in. lbs.) torque.
  5. Connect battery negative terminal.
  6. Apply power and lower the top to about half way down position.
  7. Holding motor/pump assembly with the reservoir up, squeeze fill plug to release any air pressure from the system. Lower top all the way down and release air pressure again by squeeze fill plug.
  8. Bleed system (Refer to BODY/CONVERTIBLE TOP - ADJUSTMENTS - HYDRAULIC MOTOR/PUMP BLEEDING PROCEDURES) .
  9. Secure motor/pump assembly into floor panel mounts.
  10. Verify system operation.
  11. Install quarter trim panel.
  12. Install rear seat cushion and rear seat back making sure these components do not cause hydraulic line pinches and/or kinks.
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