Cylinder, Folding Top Hydraulic: Removal: DECKBAR

Fig 1: Hydraulic Pump Valve

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OPEN	COUNTER CLOCKWISE (CCW) DIRECTION (1)
CLOSE	CLOCKWISE (CW) DIRECTION (2)

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 .

Open decklid conventionally,
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
Remove the rear and side trunk trim panels. Refer to PANEL, TRUNK TRIM, REMOVAL .
Remove the spare tire cover/floor of the trunk.
Release the pump pressure valve (3) by turning it two rotations counter clockwise (1).

Fig 2: Support Cylinder Removal
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Using a small flat bladed tool or equivalent, release the retaining clips while pulling the ball socket away from the ball stud.

Fig 3: Cylinder Mounting Plate Fasteners & Cylinder
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Remove the cylinder mounting plate fasteners (2) and remove the cylinder (1) from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Hydraulic Cylinder Hall Effect Switch Removal
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At the hydraulic cylinder, slide the retaining clamp off and pull out line.
CAUTION:
Be careful to catch all fluid in a catch container.
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 .