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Hydraulic valve: Removing

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  1. Operate the soft top to its lowered position (open) to allow more light to enter.
    Fig 1: Opening Hydraulic Valve
    G03508715Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: This task can be performed with the soft top raised (closed).

    If the soft top cannot be operated, proceed as follows:

    1. 1.a. Release the rear seat backrest and fold it forward.
    2. 1.b. Remove the cover on the emergency opening valve and open the valve about one half turn (A)  .
    3. 1.c. Unlatch the soft top from the windscreen frame.
    4. 1.d. Activate the fifth bow latch to UNLATCH using the diagnostic tool and raise the fifth bow.
    5. 1.e. Insert the wheel bolt tool through the opening in the right-hand luggage compartment trim and attach it in the drive mechanism link arm (B)  .
    6. 1.f. Unlatch the soft top cover by pulling back on the tool until the soft top cover is lifted a few centimeters (C)  .
    7. 1.g. Remove the tool, close the boot lid and open the soft top cover.
    8. 1.h. Carefully lower the soft top.
      WARNING: There is a pinch hazard and danger of crushing if you let go of the soft top in the half-open position (when vertical). It will fall backwards or forwards, depending on its center of gravity.
    9. 1.i. Close the soft top cover.
  2. Release the rear seat backrest and fold it forward.
  3. Remove the cover on the hydraulic unit.
  4. Fold back the luggage compartment mat and remove the bolts securing the hydraulic unit.
  5. Lift up the hydraulic unit, taking care not to damage the hydraulic hoses. Press out the locking pins in the plastic rivets and remove the relay holder.
    6. Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 3-5
    G03508716Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Open the emergency opening valve and remove the plug from the fluid reservoir to equalize the pressure. Refit the plug.
  7. Remove the bracket with the hydraulic unit and valves from its attachment bracket.

    Remove the cable tie securing the hoses.

    8. Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 6-7
    G03508717Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Determine which valve to change using the diagnostic tool.

    The hydraulic valves are located as follows:

    1. 8.1. 5th bow down
    2. 8.2. Main cylinder up
    3. 8.3. 5th bow up
    4. 8.4. Main cylinder down
    9. Fig 4: Location of Hydraulic Valves
    G03508718Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Us a small screwdriver to unplug the connector on the faulty valve.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 9
    G03508719Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the bolts securing the valve and remove the valve.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 10
    G03508720Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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