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

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When working on hydraulic system, observe the following: 

IMPORTANT: 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.

Remove floor panel (1) from luggage compartment.

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Panel
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Lift storage box (1) out of luggage compartment.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seal And Seal Supports
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Opening shut-off valve: 

Turn emergency operation screw (1) (if necessary with hexagon socket wrench from toolkit) on hydraulic unit (2) four to five turns in counterclockwise direction up to limit position.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn emergency operation screw (1) beyond limit position.
Fig 3: Identifying Rivet Connections And Roof Frame
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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 54 34 2AZ .

Lift out hydraulic unit holder (3) and set down in luggage compartment.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection, Hydraulic Unit Holder And Screws
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Open acoustic enclosure (1) and lift out hydraulic unit (2).

Fig 5: Lifting Out Hydraulic Unit
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Release screws (1) on retaining plate.

Detach hydraulic lines (2).

Installation note: 

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

Check FLUID LEVEL  or top up if necessary.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Screws And Hydraulic Lines
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