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FOLDING TOP
13-33
BUSHING
WASHER
NUT
1682
Fig. 13-71 -
< C
B and C " Body Hydraulic Lift
Cylinder Attachment
NOTE: A difference in pressure readings
may exist between the pressure port for top
of cylinders and pressure port for bottom
of cylinders. This condition is acceptable
if both readings are within the limit of 340
psi and 380 psi.
e. If the pressure is not within specified
limits, unit is defective and should be re-
paired or replaced, as required.
FOLDING TOP LIFT CYLINDER
Removal and Installation
1. Lock top to windshield header.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable to prevent
accidental operation of motor and pump, par-
ticularly when hydraulic hoses are discon-
nected from cylinder.
3. Remove rear seat cushion and seat back.
4. Remove folding top compartment side trim
panel assembly on side affected.
5. Remove clips securing hydraulic hose to rear
seat back panel.
6. Remove attaching nut, bolt, bushing and washer
from upper end of cylinder rod, Figures 13-70
and 13-71.
T-
METAL
\
4
,
((
/
^—RUBBER HOSE
FABRICATED FILLER
TUBING 7/32 O,D. x
_H..
/
L
— EXISTING
PLUG ADAPTER
5/32 I.D.
U- 1/2"
HOLE IN PLUG
2692
Fig. 13-72—Reservoir Filler Plug Adapter
7. Remove inner and outer bolt securing cylinder
to male hinge (Fig. 13-71).
8. Carefully move cylinder to inboard side of top
compartment brace, exposing upper and lower
hydraulic hose to cylinder connections.
9. Prior to disconnecting hydraulic connections,
place suitable wiping rags under connections to
absorb any drippage of hydraulic fluid.
10. Disconnect hydraulic connections from old cyl-
inder and transfer to new cylinder assembly.
11. Install new cylinder to male hinge.
12. Connect positive battery cable to battery
terminal.
13. Using power, raise cylinder piston rod to ex-
tended position.
14o Attach upper end of cylinder rod to folding top
linkage using previously removed nut, bolt,
bushing and washer.
15. Operate folding top assembly down and up
several times; then check and correct level
of hydraulic fluid in reservoir. See ''Filling
of Hydro-Lectric Reservoir
;;
.
16. Install hydraulic hose to rear seat back panel
with clips and install all previously removed
trim and hardware.
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