How To UnClog Your SoftTop Drains
How To UnClog Your SoftTop Drains
How To UnClog Your SoftTop Drains
The data and pictures were originally from the old Z4UM website. SixSpeed had
an old WebCache of the site and posted it originally on ZPost.com. I have just
cleaned it up and made it more presentable.
There are quite a few zzzz with a faulty soft top hydraulic system out there. The reason for the problem: WATER!
The soft top motor is rapped in an insulating foam and is located in the area where the soft top folds down.
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The repair is pretty difficult as the complete top
needs to be removed to access the soft top
motor (and we all know what can happen when
your skilled dealer needs to do that kind of
repair).
So, lets get to work!! The goal is to unclog the drains so the water can run away freely.
You need:
1 flat screwdriver
1 8mm spanner
1 10mm spanner
1 vacuum cleaner
1 tube inner diameter 6mm or 4mm
1 or more jack stand(s)
1 jack
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You could remove the wheel, but that is not
necessary.
The rivets are a pain in the a$$.... I broke them so I replaced them with new ones.
The splash thingy and the wheel arch cover come off as one piece.
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Cover and splash thingy removed. Now, get
UNDER your car and you will see the drain!!
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Here is a small example of the crap that came out (a lot more was flushed out with the compressed air)
The "problem" is that you can't be 100% sure the left drain
isn't clogged anymore because you can't verify it by flushing
the system. But, judging by the amount of crap that came
out of the drains it looks like this will be a recurring DIY Smile
Don't forget to put everything back and... DONE!
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