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Convertible Top Hydraulic Fluid: Service and Repair

1. Remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer to Convertible Top Motor.







2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.







3. Fill the pump with Mercon(R) Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.
4. Connect a 12-volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor until the cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12-volt connection to fully retract the cylinders. Repeat this procedure three times.

NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.







5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with MERCON(R) Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole.







6. Install a fill plug.
7. Install the hydraulic system in the vehicle. Refer to Convertible Top Motor.