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Convertible top cylinder question

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  • Start date Start date Sep 23, 2009

gunfish

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About a year ago, one of my convertible top cylinder/pistons cracked and started leaking fluid, making opening and closing the top with the button impossible. I disconnected the hydraulic line from the pump and drained the fluid, so that I could put the top up and down by hand.
I recently picked up a replacement cylinder/piston, and would like to swap it out with the leaking one, but I'm not sure exactly how to go about removing the old one.
If anyone has replaced this part, could you tell me how you did it? Specifically, is the bolt that holds the end of the piston an allen head or star fitting?
Any other advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
 

89 ST4NG

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I cant remember exactly but im pretty sure its held in my a t-50 or 45 (not sure) bolt and a 13mm bolt or nut. I didnt actually change mine I just bought a new top with the frame and switched em out. and I sold the 2 cyclinders off my old one. But it shouldnt be that hard jus get those back seats out and the side panels and get to wrenchin.
 
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