Hydraulic Cylinder (Soft Top): Removal

Remove coupe roof. See REMOVING HARD TOP under OPERATION. Remove occasional seats. See OCCASIONAL SEATS (REAR SEATS) . Remove luggage shelf. See SHELF (LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT REAR SEAT AREA) . Remove side panels. See SIDE PANELS (REAR COMPARTMENT) .
Position top as shown. See Fig 1 .
Remove clip and fastening pin. Press cylinder piston rod all the way in. See Fig 2 .
Disconnect hydraulic lines (a & b). See Fig 3 . Ensure hydraulic lines and connections are plugged immediately with plugs (part No. 129 589 00 91 07) and (part No. 129 589 00 91 11).
Remove screw. See Fig 4 .
Remove hydraulic cylinder from vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Hydraulic Cylinder For Top Actuation (1 Of 4)

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Hydraulic Cylinder For Top Actuation (2 Of 4)

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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Hydraulic Cylinder For Top Actuation (3 Of 4)

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Fig 4: Removing & Installing Hydraulic Cylinder For Top Actuation (4 Of 4)

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