Convertible Top Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: The convertible top hydraulic components are removed from the vehicle as an assembly. The hydraulic components are individually repaired and the system must be bled before being installed into the vehicle.

1. Unlatch the convertible top.
2. Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion pad and frame.
4. Remove the rear seat backrest pad and frame.







5. Remove the screw and disconnect the electrical connectors.

NOTE: This step applies to vehicles equipped with the Mach sound system.







6. Remove the screws.
7. Remove the speakers.







8. Remove the two cylinder rod mounting bolts.
9. Fully lower the lift cylinders.







10. Remove the nuts and the lift cylinders.







11. Release the hydraulic line retainers on each side.







12. Disconnect the motor electrical connector.







13. Pull up on the motor to release the rubber retainers.
14. Remove the motor and cylinders as an assembly.







15. Remove the hydraulic lines from the motor assembly.

NOTE: Prior to removal, mark the hydraulic lines to insure correct installation on the motor assembly.

INSTALLATION







1. Install the hydraulic lines using a thread locker onto the lift cylinder.

NOTE:
^ Be sure that each fitting is installed in the correct position on the folding top hydraulic component.
^ Make sure that the tetra seal is installed in the bottom of each of the folding top hydraulic cylinder ports before attaching the upper and lower hose fittings.







2. Install the hydraulic lines using a thread locker onto the motor assembly.

NOTE: Be sure that each fitting is installed in the correct position on the folding top hydraulic component.







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







4. 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.
5. 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.







6. 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.







7. Install a fill plug.
8. Install the motor and cylinders as an assembly.







9. Position the motor assembly.







10. Connect the motor electrical connector.







11. Engage the hydraulic line retainers on each side.







12. Position the lift cylinders and install the nuts.







13. Install the two cylinder rod mounting bolts.
14. Install the speakers.







15. Install the screws.







16. Install the screw and connect the electrical connectors.

NOTE: This step applies to vehicles equipped with the Mach sound system.

17. Install the rear seat backrest pad and frame.
18. Install rear seat cushion pad and frame.
19. Install the rear quarter trim panel.
20. Latch the convertible top.