Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Convertible Top Secondary Lift Cylinder



Convertible Top Secondary Lift Cylinder

NOTE: The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work








Operate the roof to the position illustrated so that the gas spring is as long as possible.

Removal

Removing the gas spring





WARNING: Replace one gas spring at a time.

Undo the upper and lower retainer.

HINT: Use a small flat chisel.

Installation

Installing the gas spring

Install:
- the lower gas spring retainer
- the upper gas spring retainer.

HINT: Use a polygrip.