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Convertible Top

Fig 1: Decklid-reverse Open
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NOTE:

The hydraulic system uses ARAL VITAMOL ZH-M fluid. When replacing components or topping off system due to leak, make sure to use only approved fluid. When adding fluid. Refer to CONVERTIBLE TOP, CST AND RHT COMMON COMPONENTS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

  1. Retract the top completely into the trunk.
  2. Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, REMOVAL .
  3. Place the decklid in the reverse position.
    Fig 2: Folding Top Stack Cylinder Position Switch
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  4. Remove the clip retainer (2) from the cylinder (4) end attachment.
  5. Remove the clip retainer from the rod end attachment.
    Fig 3: Hydraulic Cylinder Hall Effect Switch Removal
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  6. At the hydraulic cylinder (3), slide the retaining clamp (2) off and pull out line (1).
  7. Remove the hall effect on the left cylinder. Refer to SWITCH, POWER TOP, REMOVAL or SWITCH, POWER TOP, CLOSED POSITION, REMOVAL or SWITCH, POWER TOP, DECK BAR CYLINDER POSITION, REMOVAL or SWITCH, POWER TOP, DECKLID LATCH LIMIT, REMOVAL or SWITCH, POWER TOP, HARD TOP PANEL LATCHED, REMOVAL or SWITCH, POWER TOP, HARD TOP PANEL UNLATCHED, REMOVAL or SWITCH, POWER TOP, HEADER LATCHED, REMOVAL or SWITCH, POWER TOP, HEADER UNLATCHED, REMOVAL or SWITCH, POWER TOP, LUGGAGE PROTECTOR POSITION, REMOVAL or SWITCH, POWER TOP, STACK CYLINDER POSITION, REMOVAL .
  8. Separate the cylinder from vehicle.