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To remove

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  1. Raise the soft top fully.
  2. Remove Luggage compartment side trim, CV on the right hand side. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, CV .
  3. Make sure the spare part is at hand before dismantling (to prevent oil leaking unnecessarily).
  4. The hydraulic unit has three solenoid valves.
    Fig 1: Identifying Solenoid Valves
    G05063365Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Unplug the connector for the valve to be changed.
    IMPORTANT: The hydraulic valve connectors have the following colors: Blue, green and orange. The top of the valve housing is marked for the respective color: "B" for blue, "G" for green and "O" for orange.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 5, 8-9
    G05063366Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Place some paper under the hydraulic unit to catch any hydraulic fluid that may run out.
  7. Wipe clean around the unit with some paper.
  8. Remove the bolts securing the valve to be changed.
    NOTE: If the "green" valve is being changed: Undo the bolts on the "orange" valve and turn it slightly to access the bolt for the "green" valve.
  9. Withdraw the valve from the hydraulic unit.
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