The convertible top hydraulic pump and fluid reservoir are located in the driver side of the trunk area behind the side trim panel.
Bmw e46 hydraulic roof pump location.
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Top stopped moving it unlocks and i want to check if it s getting power first off.
While the pump is running the hydraulic system has air trapped in the lines.
Check convertible pump operation.
To access the assembly remove the side trim panel.
After putting it back together and topping up with hydraulic jack oil through the little plug in the top of the pump.
Bmw e46 convertible top fuse location replacement 325i 328i 330i 320i 316i 318i 330d 320d replacement fuses.
Also this system has a major hydraulic fluid leak and for that reason the level drops below the min mark.
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2000 2006 bmw e46 chassis 318ci 320ci 323ci 325ci 330ci m3 rebuild upgrade service for all hydraulic cylinders and the hydro unit aka convertible top hydraulic pump in your e46 3xxci series bmw.
On the cylinders top hydraulics replaces the decaying seals with a far superior material making your cylinder better than new.
2000 2006 bmw e46 chassis 318ci 320ci 323ci 325ci 330ci m3 rebuild upgrade service for all hydraulic cylinders and the hydro unit aka convertible top hydraulic pump in your e46 3xxci series bmw.
Pay attention to how the pump sounds.
Over 2 grand to fix from bmw i did it for free.
323ci 323cic 325ci 325cic 330ci 330cic and m3.
Z4 hydraulic pump for top location.
Bmw 3 series e46 convertible roof hood motor and pump 2001 2006 8234530 12v drive unit pump and reservoir only its now very common for the e46 roof to slow down or st.
Discussion starter 1 feb 10 2008.
The following video shows a convertible top motor running.
This answer applies to e46 3 series convertibles 00 06 with power tops to include.
Anyone know where the hydraulic pump that raises and lowers the top is located.
The problem with the z4 roof motor is it s location.
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