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System Bleeding

1. Check fluid level.

NOTE:
^ Some noise (squeal) may be noticed due to air in the system.
^ If folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit and folding top hydraulic cylinder are removed from the vehicle, connect the folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit to a 12-volt power source and cycle the folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit in and out several times to purge the air from the system.

2. Operate convertible top up and down several times.