If you intend to use Cabriolet Hydraulics hose repair couplers to reconnect the front latch cylinder, do not cut the hoses until you confirm that the hose diameter is 4.5mm (.177”). These hydraulic cylinders have shown up on the market recently; they are not Original...
Most 2000 XK8/XKR models used the clip type lower right hose connector, however some used the nut type connector from the 1999 models. Visually check your Lower Right (LR) cylinder connector. This information applies only to right side main cylinder lower (LR) hose...
Cabriolet Hydraulics Hose Couplers* fit only factory installed hoses with 1.8mm and 2.0mm internal (bore) diameters and 4.5mm outer diameters. Check printing on your damaged OEM hose to identify the actual hose bore diameter. Couplers will fit hoses with the following...
Disclaimer: These instructions are intended as a guide. Cabriolet Hydraulics is not liable for damages or injury. Use at your own discretion. If after reading through these instructions, you are unsure about your ability to perform this repair, seek experienced help....
We need the entire hydraulic assembly, which includes the pump, the lines, and the actuators. Do not send the wiring harness unless there is a problem with the microswitches, which we can repair at an extra cost. Disconnect your wiring harness and microswitch assembly...
BMW Z4 (E85) cylinders must be removed from the top frame as a complete unit. Do not at any time remove the rotating arms from the cylinder as this can damage the pinion gear. After removing the cylinder assembly from the top frame, remove all hardware and sensors... 