soft top clam shell - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Carlos Serrano · #1 02-22-2006, 08:47 AM

It's there a way to manually open the clamshell that covers the soft top?
Mine unlocks driver side but not the other, hard top locks and unlocks flawlessly.

iwrock · #2 02-22-2006, 10:38 AM

Yes, there certaily is. Im digging up the link right now...

iwrock · #3 02-22-2006, 10:54 AM

Ok, I just pulled the owners manual, and it gives the exact procedure. Check there, as it would be a good starting point.

Carlos Serrano · #4 02-22-2006, 11:18 AM

I'll take another look at the manual I've must've miss it.

Carlos Serrano · #5 02-22-2006, 11:47 AM

Thank you Justin, I've gone thru the owners manuals countless of ocassions and missed it, page 140 right in front of my face, getting old is hell.
I do hate to break into the tool pouch since it still wrap in sealed plastic but se la vie.
Thanks again

iwrock · #6 02-22-2006, 11:10 PM

NOOO DONT BREAK THE SEAL!!!

Just go to sears and pick up all of the tools needed for a few bucks. That was, you have an extra set, and yours are still new and pretty!

Carlos Serrano · #7 02-23-2006, 08:30 AM

Tried it again yesterday afternoon, took off the hard top, sat it down on blankets next to the car , pull the button to raise the soft top and the clam shell opened and the soft top raised and lock perfectly like nothing was ever wrong with it, after I let my blood pressure return to normal I open the back, lubricated all joints silicone the rubber seals and operated the top several times and it worked everytime without a flaw, I guess it just didn't want to work that particular day it was too pretty and warm, today is raining.