Cylinder, Folding Top Hydraulic: Removal: DECKBAR

Fig 1: Hydraulic Pump Valve

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OPEN

COUNTER CLOCKWISE (CCW) DIRECTION (1)

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 ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC, MOTOR AND PUMP, 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 , SWITCH, POWER TOP, CLOSED POSITION, REMOVAL , SWITCH, POWER TOP, DECK BAR CYLINDER POSITION, REMOVAL , SWITCH, POWER TOP, DECKLID LATCH LIMIT, REMOVAL , SWITCH, POWER TOP, HARD TOP PANEL LATCHED, REMOVAL , SWITCH, POWER TOP, HARD TOP PANEL UNLATCHED, REMOVAL , SWITCH, POWER TOP, HEADER LATCHED, REMOVAL , SWITCH, POWER TOP, HEADER UNLATCHED, REMOVAL , SWITCH, POWER TOP, LUGGAGE PROTECTOR POSITION, REMOVAL and/or SWITCH, POWER TOP, STACK CYLINDER POSITION, REMOVAL .