How do you add fluid to a convertible top?
Put a rag under the opening in the pump resevoir to catch drips and fill it till it overflows. I too use a turkey baster, but I slip a clear hose over the end to give me a little room to work. Cycle the top as far as it will cycle and fill it again.
Do you blow a hose when filling a convertible top?
You will not blow a hose because of the position of the top when you fill. The procedure for filling is good just ignore the part about about the top position being critical. Fill the reservoir to the bottom edge of the hole. raise and lower the top 2-3 time then refill.
How to check hydraulic fluid level in convertible?
The roof have to tilted to the ‘service’ position, that is with the rear window about vertical. You should then support the roof in that position and check the level. It does make about 2/10th of an inch difference in the level. But it is a good initial way if you want to siphon out the old fluid or if the level is too low to open the roof.
How do you fill hydraulic fluid in a pelican?
I used a long piece of plastic tubing inserted into the oil can like a soda straw, then sucked the oil up in the tube until it was a few inches from my mouth, then pinched the hose off, moved the other end of the hose from the oil can to the fill hole (having already removed the little screw) and let the oil drain from the hose into the reservoir.
How to add / top off hydraulic fluid for the convertible hard top?
How to add/top off hydraulic fluid for the convertible hard top. Another contribution from yours truly :] Please do sticky this for reference. Step 1: Locate access panel for the hydraulic convertible top cylinder (main).
What kind of fluid in a convertible top pump?
AFTER YOU PUT NEW FLUID IN YOU SHOULD RAISE AND LOWER THE TOP SEVERAL TIMES TO GET ALL THE AIR OUT OF THE SYSTEM. More sharing options…
When to check your BMW convertible soft top pump?
If your convertible top is not working or is moving out of synch or not at all this is one thing you must check on your BMW E46 3 Series. If you are missing fluid there is a very good chance you have a leak in the system and will need to repair that in order to restore full function. Loading…
The roof have to tilted to the ‘service’ position, that is with the rear window about vertical. You should then support the roof in that position and check the level. It does make about 2/10th of an inch difference in the level. But it is a good initial way if you want to siphon out the old fluid or if the level is too low to open the roof.