Hydraulic cylinder for locking first bow: Fitting

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Remove the O-rings of the hydraulic cylinder using a blunt tool. Check the O-rings and replace as necessary. Then fit the O-rings on the hydraulic lines before refitting the lines on the hydraulic cylinder. Use only one O-ring per hydraulic line.

Fig 1: Identifying O-Rings
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Attach the hydraulic lines to the hydraulic cylinder by pressing them in. Be careful not to damage the O-ring.

Fig 2: Illustration For Step 1-2
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Fit the hydraulic line clips.
Put the hydraulic cylinder in mounting position. Fit the clip to the hydraulic cylinder piston rod.

Fig 3: Illustration For Step 3-6
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Fit the fastening pin to the hydraulic cylinder.
Fit the cable lock to the fastening pin.
Turn the lock hooks to open them.
Open and close the soft top for 5 complete cycles to bleed the system and check its function.
Check the oil level and top up as necessary. See CHECKING/FILLING OIL .
Fit Luggage compartment side trim, CV. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
Open the soft top again and leave the soft top cover open.

Fig 4: Illustration For Step 10-13
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Fit the cover.
Put the cover plate in mounting position.
Fit the cover plate clips (9 off).
Close the soft top completely.
Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.