Removing and installing hydraulic fluid reservoir with convertible roof actuation hydraulic pump V118 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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• The hydraulic fluid reservoir is loosely inserted in the body.The reservoir drops out when the cover (left-side) for the fuel tank is detached.
• Disregard (item 2) and (arrows (right)).
• Connectors of wires (1) and (5) must face downwards as shown.
• When closing cover (3), guide (4) must engage on both sides in recess (arrow) at hydraulic pump motor.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of injury due to pressurised hydraulic system.The hydraulic pressure in the system must be released before working on the convertible roof system . — With ignition switched off, press and hold convertible roof actuation button E137 for approx. 5 seconds.
2. Observe the rules for cleanliness .
3. Remove bolt (arrow) at connection between side member trim (2) and cover (1) for fuel tank. [Note: The hydraulic fluid reservoir is loosely inserted in the body.The reservoir drops out when the cover (left-side) for the fuel tank is detached.]
4. Remove bolts (left arrows).
5. Detach cover (left-side) (1) for fuel tank. [Note: Disregard (item 2) and (arrows (right)).]

6. Take out housing (1) with reservoir and hydraulic pump as far as possible and detach adhesive strips (2) and (4).
7. Detach housing (top section) (3) with noise insulation (top section).
8. Cut through cable tie (2).
9. Press grommet (3) out of housing (bottom section).
10. Take reservoir with hydraulic pump (4) out of noise insulation (bottom section) (1).
11. Release cover (1) with a screwdriver (arrow).
12. Detach cover (2) protecting wires.
13. Unplug electrical connectors (3) and (4) at hydraulic pump motor.
14. If reservoir with hydraulic pump is renewed:
15. Connectors of wires (1) and (5) must face downwards as shown.
16. When closing cover (3), guide (4) must engage on both sides in recess (arrow) at hydraulic pump motor.
17. Press on cover (2) until it engages audibly.
18. Install fuel tank covers .
19. Fill and bleed hydraulic system .

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