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Remove/install hydraulic unit - AR77.37-P-3500V

MODEL 171.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Unit Components
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MODIFICATION NOTES

10.6.05 "Remove/install" modified Steps 2 to 4
REMOVING Remove    
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. -
1 Remove cover from Vario roof crossmember (1) IMPORTANT Remove only until the soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) is accessible. AR77.30-P-3976V 
2 Bend open clips (arrows) and fold down insulation mat (2).    
3 Unclip hydraulic wiring harness (10) from Vario roof crossmember (1).    
4 Open sheath on hydraulic wiring harness (10) over a length of approx. 20 cm    
5 Separate electrical connector (3)    
6 Unclip relay strip (4) from bracket (5)    
7 Open emergency opening valve (6) 2 turns and close again TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.37-P-1001-01A 
8 Unscrew bolts (9) and remove soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) from Vario roof crossmember (1) until connection plates (8) are accessible    
9 Unscrew bolts (7) and remove connection plates (8) from soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5)    
10 Separate hydraulic lines from soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) NOTES Hold rag under soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) and plug hydraulic lines and connections on soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5), to prevent soiling vehicle interior.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
11 Remove soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) from vehicle    
INSTALLING Install     
12 Position soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) on Vario roof crossmember (1)    
13 Connect hydraulic lines to soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) IMPORTANT Observe markings on hydraulic lines. The connections on the soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) and the hydraulic lines are number-coded.  
14 Position connection plates (8) on soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) and tighten bolts (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.37-P-1002-01A 
15 Fasten soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) with bolts (9) on Vario roof crossmember (1) IMPORTANT Only tighten bolts (9) for positioning soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5) handtight.  
16 Connect electrical connector (3)    
17 Install relay strip (4) on bracket (5)    
18 Check oil level in soft top mechanism hydraulic unit (A7/5), correct if required   AR77.37-P-3501V 
19 Tighten bolts (9) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.37-P-1007-01A 
20 Position insulation mat (2) on Vario roof crossmember (1)    
21 Install cover on Vario roof crossmember (1)   AR77.30-P-3976V 
SOFT TOP - HYDRAULICS

Number Designation Model 171
BA77.37-P-1001-01A Emergency operation valve (N) to hydraulic unit   Nm 2.5
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BA77.37-P-1002-01A Bolt, connection plate to hydraulic unit   Nm 5
BA77.37-P-1007-01A Bolt, hydraulic unit to bracket   Nm 8
Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
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