23 - Body/Convertible Top, CST and RHT Common Components/ASSEMBLY, Hydraulic, Motor and Pump/Standard Procedure

STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL

NOTE: / The hydraulic system uses ARAL VITAMOL ZH-M fluid. When replacing components or topping off system due to leak, make sure to use only approved fluid.

Whenever a system is opened, the level of the fluid must be maintained. If some leaks out or a part is replaced, then it must be replaced.The pump is self bleeding by running it up and down.

Perform the following in order to get the proper level of fluid in the pump reservoir:

1. / Make sure that the system is sealed.
2. / Remove the hydraulic pump/motor from its mounting location but don't remove any lines
3. / Remove the pump bracket and jute/cover that surrounds the pump.
4. / The fill hole to the reservoir is on the left side of the pump as it is mounted. You must turn the pump/motor on its right end to allow it to be filled. Don't overfill or damage to pump/motor may occur. The proper fill level of the fluid is between the top and bottom of the plus sign on the reservoir, when the top is latched at the header and the decklid is closed.
NOTE: / As the lost fluid is replaced in each component, the reservoir will drain. Check the reservoir often while running the top up and down.
5. / Fill reservoir up enough to allow it to run and fill up whatever was replaced or leaked out.
6. / Operate the power top up and down and check/replace fluid until proper level is reached with the pump in the horizontal position.
7. / RepeatStep #6as necessary to reach proper fluid level.
8. / After fluid is at proper level, install bracket on pump/motor.
9. / Install the pump/motor

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23 - Body/Convertible Top, CST and RHT Common Components/ASSEMBLY, Hydraulic, Motor and Pump/Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: / The hydraulic system uses ARAL VITAMOL ZH-M fluid. When replacing components or topping off system due to leak, make sure to use only approved fluid. When adding fluid
1. / Disconnect the battery negative remote cable.
2. / Open decklid.
3. / Remove the spare tire cover/floor panel.
4. / Remove the rear trunk trim.
5. / Remove the spare tire and jack.
6. / Remove the two bolts (2) from the pump assembly.
7. / Separate the pump from the bracket:
a. / Unwrap the insulation.
b. / Disconnect the electrical connector and un-clip the push pin.
OPEN / COUNTER CLOCKWISE (CCW) DIRECTION (1)
CLOSE / CLOCKWISE (CW) DIRECTION (2)
8. / Release the pump pressure valve by turning it counter clockwise (1) two rotations.
9. / Remove the bolts to the line retaining plate.
10. / Move the lines and retaining plate out of the way.
11. / Remove pump assembly from the vehicle.