Soft top cover 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.

Remove the Luggage compartment side trim, CV on the 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 cover. Raise the sixth bow and support it with 82 93 847 SOFT TOP SUPPORT .

Fig 2: Opening Soft Top Cover With Soft Top Support (82 93 847)
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Remove the cable tie on the position sensor cable on the right-hand side.

Fig 3: Illustration For Step 5-7
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Remove the fastening pin for the hydraulic cylinder piston rod.
Remove the fastening pin clip for the hydraulic cylinder.
Remove the fastening pin for the hydraulic cylinder. Observe the accompanying washers.
Pull out the hydraulic cylinder somewhat to facilitate access to the hydraulic line connections. Place some paper under the hydraulic unit to catch any hydraulic fluid that may run out.
Open the hydraulic line retaining clips by pulling them out.

Fig 4: Illustration For Step 9-10
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Pull out the hydraulic lines from the hydraulic cylinder and remove the hydraulic cylinder.
If the right-hand hydraulic cylinder is being changed, the position sensor must also be removed from the hydraulic cylinder. Use a screwdriver to carefully lift away the position sensor.

Fig 5: Identifying Position Sensor

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