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lowering 129 convertible top manually
Hi All; On my 1998 SL500 the top latch cyls. have blown out and are leaking, so I've ordered 2 more. In the mean time I need to lower the top so I can drive it. I have the top tool but no manual (was able to un-latch the fronts to remove them). How do I get the back to open and hide the top?
Thanks for a great site, Richard |
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On my 1999 SL500 Sport the owners manual has the following info re the soft top storage compartment:
"Raising the soft top manually: 4.Unlock soft top storage compartment lock,located on vehicle right side: Place open-end (tool) wrench on bolt between roll bar and storage compartment cover. Turn (tool) wrench towards rear of car. Open storage compartment cover and place in upright position." Hope this helps. |
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got top down!
Thanks for the help, I was able to find the little unlocking bolts (between roll bar and storage compartment) opened cover and lowered top by hand.
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where are these bolts?
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Did you have to raise the roll bar to find these bolts ?? thanks, P.K. |
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Here's some more info:
Raising Soft Top Manually In case of malfunction, the power soft top can also be raised manually. This procedure should be performed with great care by 2 persons. A combination open-end/ Allen-head wrench in the vehicle tool kit is required for this job. 1. Open doors or lower windows. 2. Lower roll bar with roll bar switch. If the roll bar cannot be lowered, the soft top can be carefully guided over the roll bar. 3. For safety reasons from steering lock. Warning! Do not place your hands near the roll bar, soft top frame, upper windshield area or soft top storage compartment while the soft top is being locked. Serious personal injury may occur. 4. Unlock left and right soft top storage compartment locks: Place open-end wrench on bolt between roll bar and storage compartment cover. Turn wrench towards rear of car (1). Open storage compartment cover and place in upright position (2). 5. Pull soft top (3) together with soft top bow (4) out of compartment. 6. Pull soft top bow (4) out of compartment.
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5280BENZ '07 GL450,'03 CL500 |
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Additional info:
#7-#10 7. Place soft top frame (5) onto windshield header. 8. Place soft top bow (4) in its vertical position. 9. Pivot sun visors to side. Remove left and right caps (6). 10. Using Allen-head wrench, lock left and right of soft top frame (5) to windshield header - turn wrench in 3 stages towards center of car: 1. Left lock to first notch 2. Right lock to second notch 3. Left lock to second notch.
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5280BENZ '07 GL450,'03 CL500 |
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