1983 SL soft top seal replacement? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

nh500sl · #1 10-03-2004, 03:43 AM

I have a 1983 500Sl and I was attempting to fold the top up and I tore the rear rubber seal just below the rear window. The top is in great shape. I hope that I can just replace the seal. I can't seem to find the seal. Does anyone have any ideas about this? Thank you very much.

cbdo · #2 10-03-2004, 07:59 AM

I'd check Fastlane (tag at the top of your screen) first, and if they can't help go to the usual suspects for tops; I know World Upholstery carries all the seals.

#3 10-03-2004, 10:44 AM

I have an extra seal, brand new. Let me know if still interested.

Rich Mayer
82 500 SL

Strife · #4 10-04-2004, 12:21 AM

This seal is available aftermarket and I have had good luck with most, but not all, aftermarket seals (except the boot lid cover). The one you describe is the only one I haven't replaced, because I wasn't quite sure about how it would come out-do you have to take the piece of meta that seems to hold it off? Please let us know!

nh500sl · #5 10-05-2004, 09:19 PM

Thanks for your helpI have succeded in getting the top town. Dad took a look at it and said that it should be okay for awhile. Its just a small tear that he dosn't think will leak. I will be watching it very closely. I'm glad to know that it can be replaced if need be. Now I have to just get the top crank system to work all of the time. Another post I guess.

maheath · #6 10-17-2004, 04:11 PM

Fastlane has it for $19.88. It's under Body Mechanical & Trim and is called a Roof Seal on their site.

You do not need to remove anything else to remove or install the seal. It should just pull out. To install it, use a plastic wedge. I like using a plastic Kleen-strip scraper. Metal will increase the odds of tearing the seal. Once you have the old seal out, you'll see how it stays in.