Hydraulic Diagnostic Tests (Section 32): Notes

WARNING: Injury hazard from pinching and crushing, in extreme cases extremities can even be severed when caught in the mechanism. DO NOT allow any body parts to be in the general area of the moving components. DO NOT reach into the moving mechanism at any time during any tests. Keep away from the moving mechanism of components which are being activated using the Hand Held Tester (HHT) and or directly via circuit 30. Ensure that all test cables are of sufficient length.

NOTE: Before beginning any testing, check the oil level in the hydraulic unit reservoir and top off, if needed, see MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC UNIT FLUID LEVEL under ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. For hydraulic system testing tools. See Figure under SPECIAL TOOLS.

NOTE: Preparation for test: Review function test. See SOFT/HARD TOP SYSTEM - FUNCTION TEST (SECTION 11/1) . Prior to performing any of the following HYDRAULIC DIAGNOSTIC TESTS on the soft top.

In order to make an accurate visual inspection for oil loss from the hydraulic system, the wind screen or other personal items should be removed from the vehicle. The hydraulic circuits and components for each soft top operation can be tested separately. The soft top can be placed in all required positions either by the power soft top switch or (if needed, with ignition switch in OFF position) by hand. All of the locks can be locked or unlocked with the soft top wrench.