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Soft top hydraulic cylinder: Fitting

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  1. Fit the position sensors to the cylinder where appropriate.
  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: Identifying Hydraulic Lines
    G05063390Courtesy 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. Fit the cylinder to the inner fastening pin.
  4. Press in the outer pin (by the spanner flats) and fit the lock.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 4-6
    G05566502Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the pin to the cylinder piston rod.
  6. Fit the lock to the fastening pin.
  7. Remove the soft top support and close the soft top and soft top cover.
  8. Open and close the soft top for 5 complete cycles to bleed the system and check its function.
  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. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
  12. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble code.
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