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Check level of the hydraulic fluid regularly

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Obviously check the level of the hydraulic fluid regularly.
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Clean .sqeegee dry

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Gently clean.sqeegee dry
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Clean maybe once a year

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Ragg Topp to clean maybe once a year
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Use good soft top cleaner and conditioner

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Hi, use a good soft top cleaner and conditioner when you clean her and learn from my mistake and make sure your drainage points are well maintained.
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Check level of the hydraulic fluid regularly

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Obviously check the level of the hydraulic fluid regularly.
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Gently clean.sqeegee dry
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Clean maybe once a year

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Ragg Topp to clean maybe once a year
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Use good soft top cleaner and conditioner

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Hi, use a good soft top cleaner and conditioner when you clean her and learn from my mistake and make sure your drainage points are well maintained.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

All, I hesitate to start new posts because there is such a wealth of information on here and I try to convince myself that everything must have been covered before - some topics MUCH more than others :-/ I want to make sure I am keeping my car in tip top working condition. Is there a best practice around preventative maintenance on the soft top? Really focused more on the moving parts as I have seen good threads on cloth maintenance. If you know of a thread already here, please refer me. I did a search and did not see anything on the preventative side. So, this weekend - when not driving - doing the radiator clean AND hopefully this cab top PM. BTW, if it is at all helpful, I have an 04 with 43k on the clock. As always, thanks!

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Hi, use a good soft top cleaner and conditioner when you clean her and learn from my mistake and make sure your drainage points are well maintained. Jack

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Ragg Topp to clean maybe once a year Ragg Topp or 303 Protectant once a year on hot day Gently clean.sqeegee dry Do not put away wet

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Sorry guys. Looking for prev maintenance for the frame, motor, etc. Not cleaning and sealing. Thanks again!

POST 5Original post

Obviously check the level of the hydraulic fluid regularly. Keep the stowage areas for the top clean and free of debris. Other than than, I haven't done anything to it.

POST 6Original post

Once a year, I open the top to its service position, and apply lubricant to all of the hinges, and pivot pins. Silicone or WD-40 is just fine.

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Quotes source post: 9504529

Do you have to remove the rear carpet area to do this?

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