The hydraulic system is sensitiveto any The system has a self-bleedingfeature. · penetration of dirt.

911 Carrera (996) Convertible top, hardtop General The hydraulic system is sensitiveto any The system has a self-bleedingfeature. penetration of dirt. Three to four operationswill bleed As soon as the system is opened by the plug, the system. a cloth must be placed under the hydraulic lines to catch escaping hydraulicoil. After bleeding,check the oil level in the container on the hydraulic pump and top up if necessary. The hydraulic convertible top uses a closed hydraulic system. In general, the hydraulic system will need to be filled only if the hydraulic circuit was opened (after parts replacement). Use only Original Porsche hydraulic oil when changing or topping up the hydraulic oil for the convertibletop. Filling the hydraulic system It is essential to lay a cloth underneath the hydraulic motor when filling. Do not fill the system over the "Max" marking (Fig. C). Bleeding the hydraulic !iystem& "WARNING" Damage to the convertible-top frame if not running synchronously. > Bleed the hydraulic system only after the hydraulic cylinders have been removed from the convertible-topsupports and drive levers on the left and right. 61 86 19 Removing and installing hydraulic cylinders 61 -63 Printed in Germany -11, 1998 9966159