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Hydraulic unit, fluid reservoir: Removing

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  1. Close the soft top completely.
  2. Remove Luggage compartment side trim, CV (right-hand side only). 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. Unscrew the hydraulic unit nuts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Unit Mounting Nuts
    G05063361Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lift out the hydraulic unit somewhat so that the fluid reservoir is above the receptacle in the spare wheel space.
    IMPORTANT: Lift up the hydraulic unit carefully so that the hydraulic hoses are not damaged.
  6. Remove the hose clamp for the fluid reservoir on the hydraulic unit.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 3, 6 And 9
    G05063362Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Turn the hydraulic unit fluid reservoir so that the oil filler plug is at the bottom.
  8. Remove the oil filler plug. Allow the hydraulic fluid to run into a receptacle.
  9. Remove the fluid reservoir from the hydraulic unit.
  10. Remove the O-ring.
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