Yes, it is an actuator for the top, but which one and what does it do. If my understanding is correct, there are 4 cylinders that operate the top. There are 2 per side that position the bow frames to which the top is attached. Is this one of those 4, or could it be associated with the cover that closes over the cavity that the top retracts into?

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