Removing and installing hydraulic line at cylinder: Audi A5 Cabriolet

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F)

• Renewed: o-ring

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• Risk of injury.The hydraulic system must be depressurised when performing the following work. — Observe the rules for cleanliness .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of injury.The hydraulic system must be depressurised when performing the following work. — Observe the rules for cleanliness .
2. Remove hydraulic cylinder if it is leaking , , .
3. Using a small screwdriver (2), slide locking spring (1) in direction of (arrow) at connection piece for hydraulic line (3) and detach.
4. Pull connection piece for hydraulic line out of cylinder.
5. ⚠ Risk of damage and leaks at hydraulic cylinder.Make sure that the hole for the hydraulic line connection piece is not damaged.Damage to the hole could cause leaks. — If O-ring (1) is still positioned in cylinder, pull it out carefully using a small blunt hook (2). [Note: Renew O-ring.]

6. Fit new O-ring (2) onto connection piece (1) for hydraulic line.
7. Insert connection piece (3) vertically in hydraulic cylinder (there should be no noticeable resistance).
8. ⚠ Risk of damage and leaks at hydraulic cylinder.Pushing in the hydraulic line with force will damage the O-ring. — Secure hydraulic line; to do so, use a small screwdriver (1) to slide locking spring (2) as far as possible in direction of (arrow).
9. Install hydraulic cylinder , , .
10. Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary .

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