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Sixth bow hydraulic cylinder: Fitting

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  1. Right-hand side:  Fit the position sensor on the hydraulic cylinder. Plug in the position sensor cable connector (grey).
  2. 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: Locating O-Ring
    G05566484Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

    Attach the hydraulic lines to the hydraulic cylinder by pressing them in.

    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 1-2
    G05063397Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: Cables to hydraulic lines and position sensors must be refitted as they were earlier or there will be a risk of them being damaged when the soft top and soft top cover are operated.
  3. Put the hydraulic cylinder in mounting position. Fit the piston rod on the soft top mechanism fastening pin.
  4. Put the cylinder in place and press in the lower fastening pin from inside. Press in the pin until the groove for the locking ring is visible.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Fastening Pin
    G05063398Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the locking ring.
    Fig 4: Identifying Locking Ring
    G05063399Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: Cables to hydraulic lines and position sensors must be refitted as they were earlier or there will be a risk of them being damaged when the soft top and soft top cover are operated.
  6. Fit the cable tie for the position sensor cables and for the hose package where appropriate.
    Fig 5: Identifying Position Sensor Cable
    G05063400Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the soft top support and open the soft top manually.
  8. Open and close the soft top for 5 complete cycles to bleed the system and check the location of the cables and hose package.
  9. Check for any fluid leaks.
  10. Check the oil level and top up as necessary. See CHECKING/FILLING OIL .
  11. Fit Luggage compartment side trim, CV. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
  12. Fit the Rear side trim, CV, Backrest, rear seat, CV and Rear seat cushion, CV. See SEAT CUSHION, BACKREST, CV , BACKREST, REAR SEAT, CV , REAR SIDE TRIM, CV .
  13. Cars with pinch protection:  Carry out Programming the pinch protection. See CALIBRATION OF PINCH PROTECTION .
  14. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
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