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Mercedes Slk - Video tutorial

Model: Mercedes Slk R170, MK 1 - Years 1997-2004
Part: Electric fan
Operation: How to replace the soft top leather on a Mercedes Slk

How to replace the soft top leather on a Mercedes Slk? Let's see how to proceed: with a screwdriver (unscrew the screws) remove the side plastic cover edges placed on the sides of the hood, then unscrew the nuts placed on it with a fixed or socket wrench (if present). Once the screws have been unscrewed: let's move the soft top back (as in the video). We detach the plastics of the soft top on the upper side of the car and remove the leather of the soft top placed on the frame of the opening frame of the car. Finally, remove the new leather belt from the hood and get ready to mount the plastic with the tightening screws.


Posted on 9 November 2023 by ScegliAuto



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