Fifth bow cylinder: Fitting

The following description deals with the left side cylinder. Steps  2 and  3 do not apply on the right side.

1. Fit the cylinder.
2. Insert the wiring harness under the soft top storage and plug in the connectors. Fit new cable ties. (Not right side).
3. Fit the luggage compartment upholstery and plastic clips for the side upholstery. Fit the window seal. (Not right side).
4. Connect and tighten the lower hydraulic hose.
Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 2-4
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5. Lift up the cylinder, connect and tighten the upper hydraulic hose.
6. Turn the cylinder housing and fit the stub axle in the soft top mechanism.
   IMPORTANT: Never turn the piston rod in the cylinder housing as the end position switch spring can twist, which will result in damage to the cylinder housing or the piston rod may jam.
7. Fit the pin so that the deep groove ends up in the space for the lock. Then move the clip into the groove in the soft top mechanism and pin.
8. Fit the clip for the pushrod.
9. Wipe clean the soft top storage from any oil spills.
10. Run the soft top up and down 5 times and check the function. Check to make sure that there are no oil leaks.
11. Check the oil level. See CHECKING/FILLING OIL .
12. Bleed the system of air by running the soft top up and down 5 times and check the function and hoses.
13. Check the oil level again and top up if needed.
14. Fit the rear side trim. See FITTING .
Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 5, 7-8, 14
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15. Run the soft top to closed position and lock it to the windscreen frame.
16. Connect the diagnostics tool, erase any diagnostic trouble codes.