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Hydraulic cylinder for locking first bow: Removing

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  1. Remove Luggage compartment side trim, CV (right-hand side only). See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
  2. Remove the fluid filler plug from the hydraulic system reservoir (to equalize the pressure). Refit the plug.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Filler Plug
    G05063376Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Open the soft top and leave the soft top cover up.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 3-6
    G05063377Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the cover plate clip.
  5. Remove the cover plate.
  6. Remove the cover by pulling it backwards.
  7. Turn the lock hook so that the cable lock and the hydraulic cylinder fastening pin are accessible.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 8-10
    G05063378Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the clip for the hydraulic cylinder piston rod.
  9. Unhook the wire clip from the fastening pin.
  10. Pull out the fastening pin for the hydraulic cylinder.
  11. Place some paper under the hydraulic cylinder to catch any hydraulic fluid that may run out. Take the hydraulic cylinder out of the holder so that it is easier to access the hydraulic line connections.
  12. Remove the hydraulic line retaining clips by pulling them out.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 12-13
    G05063379Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Pull out the hydraulic lines from the hydraulic cylinder and remove the hydraulic cylinder.
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