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V2 Cylinder Repair or Replacement Instructions These instructions will aid you in repairing or replacing the cylinder(s) on a Tommy Gate V2 series liftgate and are used for multiple kits. Locate your kit below and verify its contents. Table 1: Part List QTY.
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V2 Cylinder Repair or Replacement Instructions Removing the Cylinder 1. Lower the liftgate to the ground. 2. Disconnect the 4 GA. power cable from the positive side of the battery (Customer Connection Point on the driver seat pedestal on Ford Transit) or manually Trip the circuit breaker. 3.
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V2 Cylinder Repair or Replacement Instructions Disassembling the Cylinder Note: If you are replacing the complete cylinder, proceed to Installing the Cylinder. 1. Pull the cylinder shaft out to allow access to the spiral retaining ring. 2. Remove the cylinder vent plug (Figure 6). 3.
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V2 Cylinder Repair or Replacement Instructions Installing the Cylinder Shaft Assembly Note: The recommended hydraulic oil for this liftgate is ISO grade 32, Dexron, or equivalent. 1. Install the hole plug tool into the vent plug hole on the cylinder tube (Figure 8). Cylinder Lock The end of the hole plug tool must be flush with the inside wall of the cylinder tube.
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V2 Cylinder Repair or Replacement Instructions Finishing the Repair Note: The recommended hydraulic oil for this liftgate is ISO grade 32, Dexron, or equivalent. 1. Lower the platform until the platform taper touches the ground. 2. Disconnect the 4 GA power cable from the positive side of the battery (Customer Connection Point on the driver seat pedestal on Ford Transit) or manually Trip the circuit breaker.
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