Have you had a leak in one of the hydraulic cylinders that raise lower lock your vario roof into place.
2003 sl500 refill hydrolic roof pump.
Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service.
I am looking for the fuse location for the vario roof hydraulic pump on a 2003 sl500.
As ever would appreciate some assistance here.
O ring to rebuild the vario roof front lock cylinder rod seal a very useful pick set tool kit for removing the old worn seals.
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Active body control system can leak hydraulic fluid.
The right rear suspension is leaking hydraulic fluid where is the resevoir to refill the fluid.
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.
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.
They said there is a short that is causing a 40a fuse for the roof to blow.
Mercedes benz sl500 convertible top parts.
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.
Kit does not include hydraulic pump or hydraulic oil.
R230 hydraulic roof pump drain plug fill cap discussion in electrics vacuum ignition and.
Tried to drain and refill same today but could not locate any drain plug or cap on the pump reservoir.
2003 mercedes benz sl500 vehicles have 22 reported problems the most commonly reported 2003 mercedes benz sl500 problem is.
What are the steps for removing and replacing the pump with a new one.
Then you are going to have to refill top up your hydraulic pump.
Started by jmoser jan 3 2014.
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Rod seals pump refill hydraulic oil for the diy repair of front lock cylinder covers mercedes sl class r230 chassis 2003 2011.