Removing Hydraulic Cylinder (Convertible-Top Compartment Lid)

Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Cylinder For Convertible-Top Compartment Lid

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→ Do not bend, trap or crush hydraulic lines.

→ Protect hydraulic system from contamination.

Information 

• During assembly work, get another person to hold the lid open. 

1. Remove safety clips -1-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Hydraulic Cylinder

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2. Remove hydraulic cylinder -2-  and place it in the vehicle.
3. Disconnect wire harness.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Wire Harness Connector

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   1. 3.1. Release connector. -arrow A- 
   2. 3.2. Pull off connector. -arrow B- 
4. Unclip wire harness at the roll-over bar -3-  .
   Fig 4: Detaching Lines

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5. Cut tie-wraps -4-  .
6. Screw off line on the pump. → 618419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HYDRAULIC PUMP 
7. Remove hydraulic cylinder with lines.