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Filling and bleeding the hydraulic system

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  1. Turn the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir so that the oil filler plug is up.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Reservoir Hose Clamp
    G05063454Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Fit the fluid reservoir hose clamp.
  3. Place the hydraulic unit in mounting position. Fit the hydraulic unit nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Unit Mounting Nuts
    G05063455Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fill the reservoir to MAX with fluid.

    See CHECKING/FILLING OIL .

    Use 89 96 860 Power steering fluid.

    IMPORTANT: Never use the same fluid as in the Saab 900 Cabriolet-M94
  5. Open and close the soft top manually four or five times.
    IMPORTANT: Check the oil level at regular intervals. Top up with oil as necessary.
  6. Use the emergency operating tool to open the first bow latch four or five times.
  7. Open and close the soft top cover manually four or five times.
  8. Open and close the soft top automatically 5 times to fully bleed the system and check its function.
  9. Check for any fluid leaks.
  10. Check the oil level and top up as necessary. See CHECKING/FILLING OIL .
  11. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
  12. Replace the spare wheel and fasten it.
  13. Fit Luggage compartment side trim, CV. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
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