We have just added the schematic shown below to our website's FAQ section http://tophydraulicsinc.com/faq.html - thought it might be useful on this forum, too.
Worried about your automatic convertible top system leaking or not functioning properly? No sweat - we can probably solve your problems together on this forum, without you having to spend big bucks. If you don't find the solution in the archived threads, start a new one or post a question in this thread! One or more of the many helpful forum members will try to give you the best answer. For new members, please remember to fill out your profile with your car's model and your general location - it makes it much easier to respond efficiently.
MOST people can remove and re-install cylinders themselves. The removal instructions linked below are very detailed, with lots of photos. If you don't have much experience, just take your time and you will get there! If nothing else, you can still show the instructions to your mechanic as a way to negotiate a lower, fixed price for cylinder removal...
Here are the links to the detailed removal instructions for the cylinders, and below is a low resolution copy of our diagram showing where the cylinders are located:
Front Lock Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Front Locking Cylinder Removal.pdf
Rear (Bow Window) Latch Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Rear Locking Cylinder Removal.pdf
Tonneau (Case) Cover Lift Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Tonneau Cover Lift Cylinders.pdf
Case (Tonneau) Cover Lock Cylinder(s): http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Tonneau Cover Lock Cylinders.pdf
Bow Extension (Window Flip) Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Bow Extension Cylinder Removal.pdf
Main Lift Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Main Lift Cylinder Removal.pdf
Hope this helps,
-Klaus
klaus@tophydraulicsinc.com
(Click on the picture below, and you will get slightly better resolution. Go to our website for a crisp image...)
Worried about your automatic convertible top system leaking or not functioning properly? No sweat - we can probably solve your problems together on this forum, without you having to spend big bucks. If you don't find the solution in the archived threads, start a new one or post a question in this thread! One or more of the many helpful forum members will try to give you the best answer. For new members, please remember to fill out your profile with your car's model and your general location - it makes it much easier to respond efficiently.
MOST people can remove and re-install cylinders themselves. The removal instructions linked below are very detailed, with lots of photos. If you don't have much experience, just take your time and you will get there! If nothing else, you can still show the instructions to your mechanic as a way to negotiate a lower, fixed price for cylinder removal...
Here are the links to the detailed removal instructions for the cylinders, and below is a low resolution copy of our diagram showing where the cylinders are located:
Front Lock Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Front Locking Cylinder Removal.pdf
Rear (Bow Window) Latch Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Rear Locking Cylinder Removal.pdf
Tonneau (Case) Cover Lift Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Tonneau Cover Lift Cylinders.pdf
Case (Tonneau) Cover Lock Cylinder(s): http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Tonneau Cover Lock Cylinders.pdf
Bow Extension (Window Flip) Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Bow Extension Cylinder Removal.pdf
Main Lift Cylinders: http://tophydraulicsinc.com/R129 Main Lift Cylinder Removal.pdf
Hope this helps,
-Klaus
klaus@tophydraulicsinc.com
(Click on the picture below, and you will get slightly better resolution. Go to our website for a crisp image...)