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Oil reservoir, hydraulic unit: Fitting

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  1. Fit the rubber seal.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the seal.
  2. Lubricate the rubber seal and the inside of the reservoir with new hydraulic oil.
  3. Fit the reservoir with mounting bolts.
  4. Use a funnel to top up with hydraulic oil.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 3-4
    G03508755Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Turn the unit horizontal with the filler hole up and fill with new hydraulic oil to the MAX mark.
  6. Refit the plug.
  7. Plug in the connectors to the hydraulic unit. Lift the hydraulic unit back into place.
    8. Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 6-7
    G03508756Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Close the emergency valve. Operate the soft top with the ROOF button a few times.
  9. Maneuver the soft-top to the up (closed) position.
  10. Check the oil level by turning the hydraulic unit until the oil plug is pointing straight upwards.

    Check that the oil level is between the two marks.

  11. Clean up any oil spills.
  12. Fit the hydraulic unit in the torsion box.
    IMPORTANT: Check that the emergency operation valve is completely closed.
  13. Re-position the luggage compartment mat and fit the cover.
    14. Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 10, 12-13
    G03508757Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any DTCs. See TECH 2 MENU STRUCTURE. 
  15. Maneuver the soft-top up and down through 5 complete cycles. Check for correct operation, any DTCs and oil leakage.
  16. Fold back the rear seat backrest.
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