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V2 Main Pillar



Working On The Hydraulic System

- Work is to be carried out on the hydraulic system only when it is depressurized !
- Hydraulic fluid is very aggressive and must not come in contact with the vehicle as it is difficult to impossible to remove from textiles.

Valve location
Valve V1: In hydraulic unit in luggage compartment

Valve V2: In valve block in convertible top compartment

Valve V3: In valve block in convertible top compartment

Valve V4: In valve block in convertible top compartment

Valve V5: In hydraulic unit in luggage compartment
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