54 37 205 Removing and installing/replacing right coupling fastener hydraulic cylinder

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove side trim upper section . See 51 43 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT UPPER SIDE TRIM SECTION .

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: Hydraulic system must be at zero pressure.
Open screw on hydraulic unit 1.5 turns.

Removing hydraulic cylinder:

Slide retaining clip (1) upwards.
Detach ball socket at side.
Remove retaining ring (2).
Drive through bearing pin (3).
Feed out hydraulic cylinder.

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Ring
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Replacing hydraulic cylinder:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Slide open retaining rings (2) with screwdriver.

Detach hydraulic lines (3).

Fig 2: Detaching Hydraulic Lines

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NOTE:

Carry out operational check.
Check fluid level.