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Draining the hydraulic system

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  1. Close the soft top completely.
  2. Remove the Luggage compartment side trim, CV on the right-hand side. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
  3. Take the spare wheel out of the luggage compartment. Place an oil receptacle in the space for the spare wheel.
  4. Loosen the fluid filler plug on the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir.
  5. Unscrew the hydraulic unit retaining nuts.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 5
    G05063452Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Lift out the hydraulic unit somewhat so that the fluid reservoir is above the fluid receptacle.
    IMPORTANT: Lift up the hydraulic unit carefully so that the hydraulic hoses are not damaged.
  7. Undo the hose clamp for the fluid reservoir on the hydraulic unit.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 8-9
    G05063453Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Turn the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir so that the oil filler plug is at the bottom.
  9. Remove the fluid filler plug on the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir. Allow the fluid to run down into the receptacle.
  10. Unlock the sixth bow using the emergency operation tool.
  11. Use the emergency operating tool to open the first bow latch four or five times. Fluid will now be pumped back to the hydraulic unit.
  12. Open and close the soft top manually four or five times. Fluid will now be pumped back to the hydraulic unit.
  13. Open and close the soft top cover manually four or five times. Fluid will now be pumped back to the hydraulic unit.
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