Sixth bow hydraulic cylinder: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Saab 9-3 and 2010 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the boot lid. Remove Luggage compartment side trim, CV (right-hand side). See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
Remove the fluid filler plug from the hydraulic system reservoir (to equalize the pressure). Refit the plug.

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Filler Plug
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Open the soft top completely.
Remove Seat cushion, rear seat, CV, Backrest, rear seat, CV and Rear side trim, CV. See SEAT CUSHION, BACKREST, CV , BACKREST, REAR SEAT, CV , REAR SIDE TRIM, CV .
Close the soft top and leave the soft top cover and sixth bow open. Secure with 82 93 847 SOFT TOP SUPPORT .
Remove the pin lock.

Fig 2: Identifying Pin Lock
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The hydraulic cylinder fastening pin must be drawn out through the opening in the torsion box side plate. Screw an M5 bolt (min. 40 mm long) into the internal thread of the fastening pin. Then pull out the fastening pin with a pair of pliers.

Fig 3: Removing Hydraulic Cylinder Fastening Pin
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Remove the main cylinder piston rod from the fastening pin on the soft top mechanism and lift out the cylinder.

Fig 4: Illustration For Step 9-11
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Right-hand side: Remove the position sensor cable tie.
Remove the position sensor cable connector (grey).
Remove the hydraulic line retaining clips by pulling them out. Place some paper under the hydraulic cylinder to catch any hydraulic fluid that may run out.
Pull out the hydraulic lines from the hydraulic cylinder and remove the hydraulic cylinder.
IMPORTANT: Mark the hydraulic lines and their connection on the hydraulic cylinder as they must not get mixed up.
Right-hand side: Remove the position sensor from the hydraulic cylinder. Use a screwdriver to carefully lift off the sensor from the hydraulic cylinder.