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Remove/install soft top bow hydraulic cylinder - AR77.37-P-4190KA

MODEL 208.435 /444 /445 /447 /448 /465 /470 

Fig 1: Identifying Soft Top Bow Hydraulic Cylinder Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or  , in extreme cases even sever  extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when components are in motion. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  from roll bar extending Extend roll bar before working in the roll bar area AS91.00-Z-0003-01KA
1 Remove side panelings in left and right rear   AR68.30-P-4780KA
2 Close soft top IMPORTANT Leave soft top bow and soft top compartment lid in upright position  
3 Unscrew mounting screws (1) from main bearing IMPORTANT Previously mark soft top main bearing on mounting plate to facilitate installation.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.30-P-1001-01A 
4 Expose hydraulic lines NOTES If necessary, detach cable strap and electrical lines to prevent lines from damaging.  
5 Lift soft top until hydraulic cylinder is accessible    
6 Remove fastening bolt (2) IMPORTANT Turn locking plate 90°, then pull fastening bolt (2) out of hole.  
7 Remove circlip from upper fastening bolt (3) and pull cylinder upward out of main bearing. IMPORTANTInstallation:  Install shim below circlip.  
8 Unclip soft top bow "down/up" limit switch (S84/15) from hydraulic cylinder. IMPORTANT Limit switch is located only on the left side of the vehicle.  
9 Press hydraulic cylinder (4) together    
10 Push back retainers (5) and pull out hydraulic lines (6). NOTES Immediately plug hydraulic lines with stop plug NOTES and connectors on hydraulic cylinder with blind plug SPECIAL TOOL .  
    SPECIAL TOOL Stop plug No. -07 Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Blind plug No. -01 Figure
11 Remove hydraulic cylinder (4).    
12 Install in the reverse order    
13 Bleed hydraulic system   AR77.37-P-1000-03KA 
14 Check oil level of hydraulic system IMPORTANT If necessary add oil through oil filler screw ↓  
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS   See operating sheet specifications BB00.40-P-0343-00A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil filler screw *BA77.37-P-1003-01C 
15 Check for proper function and leakage    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION SOFT TOP

Number Designation Model 208.4
BA77.30-P-1001-01A Bolt, soft top main bearing to body mounting plate Nm 20
TORQUE SPECIFICATION SOFT TOP - HYDRAULICS

Number Designation Model 208.4
BA77.37-P-1003-01C Oil filler screw to hydraulic unit reservoir Nm 2
Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
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