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How can you unlock the top of a Slk?
Years 2004-2011

Answer

If you have problems with the soft top of your Mercedes Slk the first thing to do is to check that there is enough oil in the reservoir of the soft top piston. Find the tank on the right side of the trunk. Once the level has been checked and added if necessary, you can try to see if this is enough to unlock the piston, but it will probably be necessary to overhaul the piston itself so contact an expert mechanic.
Posted on: 17 June 2021 by ScegliAuto

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