convertible top ?

[BIRDZINABLUR]

just wanted to get some advice on the convetible hardtop from you all on the forum. do you all get your hardtop serviced...and if so let me know on what they do so i can keep it in mind for myself as well.

thanks
jason

[UMPIRE13]

Originally Posted by BIRDZINABLUR

just wanted to get some advice on the convetible hardtop from you all on the forum. do you all get your hardtop serviced...and if so let me know on what they do so i can keep it in mind for myself as well.

thanks
jason

Jason,

You can check the fluid level of the top tank.
That is all you need to do.

Here is how
Important:

• When servicing the hydraulic system do not allow the fluid level to drop below the minimum indicator line on the reservoir.

• Inspect the hydraulic fluid level with the vehicle parked on a level surface, the folding top in the closed position, and the stowage compartment lid open.

• When new, the power folding top hydraulic fluid is golden clear. As the system is cycled, it picks up the carbon black from the numerous O-ring seals used in the system. The carbon black acts like a dye and causes the fluid to darken considerably and take on a black appearance. This is a normal occurrence and no repair attempts should be performed, as replacement fluid will also darken.


Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Place the folding top in the open position.
Open the stowage compartment lid.
Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.
Locate the hydraulic pump in the folding top storage compartment area.
Remove the folding top pump noise cover from the pump.
Place a shop towel around the pump motor to control any hydraulic fluid spillage.



Remove the reservoir filler plug (1)
Add fluid P/N 89022748 until the fluid level is at the MINIMUM indicator line in the reservoir.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Install the reservoir filler plug (1).
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

Remove the shop towel.
Remove the protective covering.
Close the stowage compartment lid.
Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
Ensure that the folding top is in the open position.
Open the stowage compartment lid.
Inspect the fluid level and add fluid as necessary.
Install the folding top pump noise cover onto the pump.
Close the stowage compartment lid.

[Beach potato]

Great step by step And some more info on the - Sticky:" Roof Operation info" at the top of the Technical discussion forum, has about 66 posts from members with lots of tips. Get to know where fuse #30 is etc..

[RUN ROD RUN]

In looking at my reservoir, just were is the minimum indicator? I don’t see any indicator line from either side of the tank.

[yellow bear]

AND... Don't Forget About The Level Surface Thing....
Believe it, or Else, IT DOES make a difference with the OPERATION !

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

In looking at my reservoir, just were is the minimum indicator? I don’t see any indicator line from either side of the tank.

The WHITE is minimum.
The GREEN is maximum.



A discussion thread:
Topping Off the Roof Fluid Anyone Do It Yet??

[BIRDZINABLUR]

thanks all i,m concerned with is keeping the top in smooth operation and you all have helped and thanks richard for the step by step .......i,ve even emailed my dealer regarding this and they said they would so the next time i will mention to them just to check and fill the hydraulic tank if needed..i also read up on some older posts and thanks there too.

thanks all..
jason

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by UMPIRE13

Jason,

You can check the fluid level of the top tank.
That is all you need to do.

Here is how
Important:

• When servicing the hydraulic system do not allow the fluid level to drop below the minimum indicator line on the reservoir.

• Inspect the hydraulic fluid level with the vehicle parked on a level surface, the folding top in the closed position, and the stowage compartment lid open.

~snip~

Remove the shop towel.
Remove the protective covering.
Close the stowage compartment lid.
Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
Ensure that the folding top is in the open position.
Open the stowage compartment lid.
Inspect the fluid level and add fluid as necessary.
Install the folding top pump noise cover onto the pump.
Close the stowage compartment lid.

Does that mean the fluid level should be the same with the top up or down, or just between the min/max marks, in both positions?

[crazyrtr53]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Does that mean the fluid level should be the same with the top up or down, or just between the min/max marks, in both positions?

With top up level is at min.
With top down level is at max.
Fluid is used up in the system to put the top up, when you put top down fluid is drained back into tank. Being under pressure and being a plastic tank its very very important to make sure your tank is not overfilled. With the dumb a$$ dots (the size they are) IMO I would stay at the bottom of the dot for a min. fill...

[xoxoxoBruce]

Ah, cool... thanks.

[JimGnitecki]

2 more specific items of advice:

1. Use the correct hydraulic fluid. It's name and part number are identified in another thread somewhere - I don't have it. Do NOT use just any hydraulic fluid!!

2. It is important that the SSR be level ANYTIME the roof is cycled up or down - not just when checking the fluid level. The body of the SSR is pretty "flexible" due to its convertible pickup truck construction (see my e-book for the details behind this), and so it distorts slightly whenver the vehicle is parked on a slope (front to back OR side to side). If the roof is cycled with the body distorted, and especially if the slope is substantial, misalignment of the roof or even binding during operation could result. Once this happens, repair is difficult and time consuming, since very few GM mechanics have any experience with SSR roofs. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure . . .

Jim G