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Main cylinder: Removing

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The following description deals with the left side cylinder. Only steps 1--7 apply for the right side cylinder.

  1. Remove the side trim. See REMOVING .
  2. Run the soft top so that the soft top cover and the fifth bow are open.
  3. Fit a rag as protection around the hose at the upper connection.
  4. Remove the hose from the upper connection and plug it.
  5. Remove the clip securing the cylinder to the soft top mechanism. Remove the clip securing the pushrod to the soft top mechanism.
  6. Remove the pin and remove the cylinders from the soft top mechanism.
    7. Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 4-6
    G03508758Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the hose from the lower connection and plug it. (Right side: Lift out the cylinder.)
  8. Remove the outer window seal.
  9. Loosen the luggage compartment upholstery. Tap in the pins on the side protectors and pull out the clips.
  10. Cut the cable ties and unplug the connectors.
    11. Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 7-10
    G03508759Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Pull out the wiring harness under the soft top storage and lift out the cylinder.
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