How To Take Roof Off 2001 Mercedes Sl500

Locate the convertible top motor in the trunk.

How to take roof off 2001 mercedes sl500.

Then with some buddies lift top off. How to reset the convertible top on a mercedes sl500. A wonderful accessory to show off to your friends. I know there s a tool that i need hopefully its in the car.

Close the trunk lid and the luggage cover inside the trunk. If either of these are open the retractable hardtop cannot operate. You will need to remove the trunk lining to see the reservoir. For anthony and ronnie part 1.

Yes top can be removed. Remove the 12mm bolt from the reservoir. I was wondering of anyone knows how to take the top off manually and can show or tell me how. Locate the round button on the lower part of the center console.

Mercedes benz sl500 roof action from the side mercedes benz sl500 dach aktion aus dem side. I just bought a 2001 sl and know the hydraulic pump is no good leaks. Start the vehicle s engine and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. Open the trunk and pull the luggage cover into the storage area of the trunk.

Get in the car and turn the car on. In most mercedes benz cars including sl slk clk class it is located in the trunk left or right side. This video shows how to close the vario roof manually on mercedes benz sl the electro hydraulic system in this mercedes benz sl is defective the roof has to. Instructions on how to add mercedes convertible top fluid.

Remove trim along bottom sides of top also remove trim where front of top meets roof of cab then remove bolts that hold top to vehicle.