2003 500sl convertible top not working won t open or close.
2003 sl500 refill hydraulic roof pump.
Kit does not include hydraulic pump or hydraulic oil.
The vario roof front latch cylinder repair can be a time consuming job.
This cylinder is located under the front edge of the roof on the mercedes benz r230 r170 and r171 chassis and on the ferrari 360 and 430 spider.
The vario roof hydraulic system has eight or nine actuators and or latch cylinders depending on model year including the trunk s load assist plus two pawl lock cylinders and one roll bar lift cylinder.
We upgrade your parts to better than new condition with advanced seals.
Mercedes benz sl500 convertible top parts.
They said there is a short that is causing a 40a fuse for the roof to blow.
What are the steps for removing and replacing the pump with a new one.
Sl500 r230 2003 s430l w220 1999.
I have taken my 2003 sl500 to a shop and they said that the hydraulic convertible pump in the trunk needs to be replaced and would cost 2400.
As ever would appreciate some assistance here.
Have you had a leak in one of the hydraulic cylinders that raise lower lock your vario roof into place.
On this style of cylinders the factory installed hoses are permanently crimped to the cylinder.
The vario roof hydraulic system has eight or nine actuators and or latch cylinders depending on model year including the trunk s load assist plus two pawl lock cylinders and one roll bar lift cylinder.
Perform vario roof hydraulic pressure test duration.
We upgrade your parts to better than new condition with advanced seals.
Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service.
Sl350 sl500 sl550 sl600 sl55 amg sl63 amg sl65 amg.
Tried to drain and refill same today but could not locate any drain plug or cap on the pump reservoir.
R171 hydraulic pump replacement chapter 4 duration.
Started by jmoser jan 3 2014.
Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service.
Then you are going to have to refill top up your hydraulic pump.
So i 1 disconnected the battery 2 carefully opened the forward allen key locked refill hole in the cylinder 3 added fluid which i bought at local mercedes dealer 4.