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Hydraulic lines: Fitting

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  1. Put the hydraulic line in mounting position.
    IMPORTANT: Hydraulic lines must be refitted as they were earlier or there will be a risk of them being damaged when the soft top is operated.
  2. Connect the hydraulic line to the side of the relevant hydraulic cylinder. See SOFT TOP HYDRAULIC CYLINDER , HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS FOR LOCKING FIRST BOW , SIXTH BOW HYDRAULIC CYLINDER  or SOFT TOP COVER HYDRAULIC CYLINDER .
  3. Fit the cable tie and close the fasteners used for fitting the hydraulic lines.
    IMPORTANT: Hydraulic lines must be refitted as they were earlier or there will be a risk of them being damaged when the soft top is operated.
  4. Insert the hydraulic lines into the attaching plate.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 4 And 7
    G05063371Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Press on special tool 82 93 854 FITTING TOOL, HYDRAULIC LINE  over the hydraulic line connection.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 5-6
    G05063372Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Place the circlip on the taper of the special tool. Press it over the flange on the line.
  7. Place the O-ring on the taper of the special tool. Fit the O-ring on the hydraulic line.
    Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring
    G05063373Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the special tool.
  9. Place the attaching plate together with the hydraulic lines in mounting position.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 9-10
    G05063374Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Fit and tighten the bolts for the hydraulic line attaching plate.
  11. Place the hydraulic unit in mounting position. Fit the hydraulic unit nuts.
    Fig 5: Identifying Hydraulic Unit Mounting Nuts
    G05063375Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. 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 Convertible-M94
  13. Open and close the soft top for 5 complete cycles to bleed the system and check its function.
  14. Check for any fluid leaks.
  15. Check the oil level and top up as necessary. See CHECKING/FILLING OIL . Use 89 96 860 Power steering fluid.
  16. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
  17. Fit the luggage compartment trim. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
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