Remove/Install Soft Top Bow Hydraulic Cylinder - AR77.37-P-4190LCA

Model 217.4 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of injury  when performing check and repair work in area of roll bar	Keep body parts out of the area where the roll bars extend. Do not use the cover in the area of the roll bar as a storage place for objects.	AS91.00-Z-0003-01LCA
	Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components	Do not expose pyrotechnical component parts to temperatures above 100°C or 212°F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
	Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
	Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
	Remove/install
1	Close soft top	With soft top open.
2	Move soft top compartment lid upright
3	Secure soft top compartment lid against falling down	: Hydraulic system is depressurized, carefully lay down soft top compartment lid. Otherwise damage can occur. : Always remove suitable tools (B) from holes in hinges (A). Otherwise the soft top compartment can be damaged. For this purpose insert suitable tools (B) into holes in hinges (A).
4	Shim soft top bow against lowering
5	Wait until hydraulic system is unpressurized	The pressure in the hydraulic system dissipates by itself after approx. 5 to 10 minutes. When the ignition is switched on, a warning tone sounds, when the pressure in the hydraulic system decreases. When the warning tone goes out, the hydraulic system is unpressurized.
6	Cover vehicle in left and right rear area
7	Expose hydraulic lines (6, 7)	If necessary loosen cable tie ad electrical lines. Otherwise the hydraulic lines (6, 7) can be damaged.
8	Unclip securing clamp (4) and pull pin (3) out of hydraulic cylinder (1)
9	Unlock securing clamp (5)
10	Remove hydraulic cylinder (1) and lay down to side with hydraulic lines (6, 7) connected
11	Remove locking plates (2) from hydraulic lines (6, 7)
12	Pull hydraulic lines (6, 7) out of hydraulic cylinder (1)
		: Replace sealing rings (9) on hydraulic lines (6, 7). Coat new sealing rings (9) with hydraulic oil. Sheet 343.0	BB00.40-P-0343-00A
13	Catch hydraulic oil running out with suitable aid.
14	Install in the reverse order
15	Check oil level of hydraulic system, correct if necessary		AR77.37-P-3501LCA