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54 34 016 Removing and installing/replacing left or right hydraulic cylinder for soft top

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: Hydraulic cylinder is only accessible when soft top is removed and closed.

Make sure that dirt cannot get into the hydraulic circuit.

Disconnect all cable straps.

Installation: 

Replace faulty cable straps.

Lever out retainer (1) and drive out pin (2).

Release bolt (3).

Feed out hydraulic cylinder (4) downwards.

Fig 1: Feeding Out Hydraulic Cylinder
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Disconnecting hydraulic lines from cylinder: 

Slide open retainer (1) on cylinder with screwdriver.

Detach hydraulic lines (2).

IMPORTANT: Protect joints (lines and cylinder) against dripping fluid, e.g. with a cleaning cloth.

Observe hose markings.

Fig 2: Detaching Hydraulic Lines
G06917693Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Fully open and close soft top approx. 10 times in order to bleed the hydraulic system.

Check OIL LEVEL .