54 34 005 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic unit for convertible top drive

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

CAUTION: Hydraulic fluid may emerge from the disconnected lines and the open connections on the hydraulic unit.

Protect components and work area with suitable materials (e.g. cloths).

Make sure that dirt cannot get into the hydraulic circuit.

Follow REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS for hydraulic system.

Do not fit hydraulic lines in kinked, crushed or transposed condition.

Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque 54 34 1AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Hydraulic Unit Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock plug connections and disconnect.

Fig 2: Locating Plug Connections

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Push up lockplate (2) in direction of arrow.

Detach hydraulic lines.

Remove hydraulic unit.

Installation:

Fig 3: Pushing Lockplate

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hydraulic lines and connections are marked with numbers to prevent mix-ups.

Check FLUID LEVEL or top up if necessary.

Fully open and close convertible top a minimum of 10 times in order to bleed the hydraulic system.