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Sunroof Switch Replacement C3Y

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Eye Protection Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Folding Top Hydraulic Pressure Caution in the Preface section.

    Notice: Refer to Cylinder Hoses Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Manually open the folding top so that the folding top panel is resting unlatched on the windshield header.
  2. Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.

Disassembly Procedure

    Important: Once the cylinder hose or the port plug has been removed, do NOT move the cylinder rod. This will cause fluid to squirt out of the ports.

  1. Ensure that the ignition switch is in the OFF position and that the folding top has not been operated under power for at least 6 minutes.
  2. Remove the reservoir filler plug.

  3. Object Number: 1226132  Size: SH
  4. Using a small flat-bladed tool, release the retainer clip (1) from one of the cylinder hoses.

  5. Object Number: 1226135  Size: SH

    Important: Before disconnecting the cylinder hoses, have the replacement cylinder ready.

  6. Remove the cylinder hose retainer clip (1).

  7. Object Number: 1226139  Size: SH
  8. Remove the cylinder hose (1). Use a clean shop towel to control any hydraulic fluid leakage.

  9. Object Number: 1226143  Size: SH
  10. Remove the cylinder hose O-ring (1).
  11. Important: Replacement cylinders are filled with fluid. Do NOT remove the port plug from the cylinder until you are ready to connect the cylinder hose.

  12. Using a small flat-bladed tool, release one of the port plug retainer clips from the replacement cylinder.
  13. Remove the retainer clips from the replacement cylinder.
  14. Remove the port plug from the replacement cylinder.
  15. Remove the port plug O-ring from the replacement cylinder.

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 1226145  Size: SH
  1. Install a new O-ring (1) onto the cylinder hose (2).
  2. Install the hose (2) into the cylinder port (3). Press down on the hose until the hose is fully seated in the cylinder.

  3. Object Number: 1226152  Size: SH
  4. Install anew cylinder hose retainer clip (1). Inspect the retainer clip to ensure that the clip is fully seated around the hose (2).
  5. Install the reservoir filler plug (1).

Installation Procedure

  1. Bleed the hydraulic system. Refer to Folding Top Hydraulic System Bleeding Procedure .
  2. Inspect the hydraulic system for fluid leaks.
  3. Inspect the fluid level of the hydraulic system and add fluid as needed. Refer to Folding Top Fluid Addition .
  4. Remove the protective covering.

Sunroof Switch Replacement CF5

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the overhead console cover. Refer to Roof Console Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 1225042  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sunroof control switch.
  4. Using a small flat-bladed tool disengage the sunroof control switch from the overhead console cover.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the sunroof control switch into the overhead console cover. Press the switch into place until fully seated.

  2. Object Number: 1225042  Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the sunroof control switch.
  4. Install the overhead console cover. Refer to Roof Console Replacement.