54 34 205 Removing and installing/replacing all hydraulic lines on convertible top

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Support convertible top compartment lid in service position . See 51 00 ... Service position of convertible top compartment lid .
Follow repair instructions for hydraulic system

CAUTION: Hydraulic fluid may emerge from the disconnected lines and the open connections on the hydraulic cylinder.
Protect components and work area with suitable materials (e.g. cloths).

NOTE: The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Disconnect required cable straps.

Installation:

Replace cable straps.

Transposed lines are not permitted.

If necessary, feed out moulded part (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Moulded Part

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Convertible top hydraulics:

Fig 2: Identifying Convertible Top Hydraulics Components

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Disconnect corresponding hydraulic lines (1) from:

(2) Hydraulic cylinder for clamping bar

(3) Hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid

(4) Hydraulic cylinder for convertible top

(5) Hydraulic unit

IMPORTANT: Transposed lines are not permitted.

NOTE: Rod heads, hose outlet and connection fasteners can be turned as desired on the cylinder and hydraulic unit!