Removing and installing hydraulic cylinder for convertible roof compartment lid locking mechanism — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

📋 Procedure

1. Move convertible roof and convertible roof compartment lid to service position .
2. ⚠ Risk of injury if convertible roof compartment lid is not completely open.In addition, the hydraulic pressure in the system must be released before working on the convertible roof system.Reason: After approx. 6 minutes, the convertible roof control unit abruptly releases the hydraulic pressure in the system, which could cause the convertible roof compartment lid to close suddenly.The hydraulic pressure must be released before performing any further work. — Observe the rules for cleanliness .
3. Remove bolts (arrows).
4. Detach cable guide (1).
5. Cut through cable tie (2) and disengage hydraulic lines (3).

6. Press off retaining clip (1) and pull pin out of mounting on hydraulic cylinder from opposite side (arrow).
7. Press off retaining clip (3) and pull hydraulic cylinder (2) off mounting pin with lines still connected.
8. If hydraulic cylinder is renewed:
9. If hydraulic line is renewed:
10. Install hydraulic line , .
11. Fill and bleed hydraulic system .

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