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Mercedes Sl - Soft top

Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
How to replace the hydraulic piston of the soft top on the Mercedes SL?
In order to replace the hydraulic piston of the soft top on the Mercedes SL you have to tilt the backrests of the front seats forward and you will also have to …read all…
Posted on 12 November 2022 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (2011-2021 / MK 7, R231)
How do you remove the soft top of the Mercedes SL?
In order to remove the soft top of the Mercedes SL you have to lift the latter and open the tailgate, in order to access the luggage compartment. Here, it will …read all…
Posted on 15 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
How do you replace the lift cylinders of the Mercedes SL convertible top?
In order to replace the lifting cylinders of the Mercedes SL soft top, you need to loosen the screws located in the upper part of the door pillar and remove …read all…
Posted on 27 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
How to close or open the soft top on Mercedes SL 560
Let's see in this video how to close or open the soft top on a Mercedes SL 560, first series, following the instructions below. First of all, let's go and …read all…
Posted on 27 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
Hydraulic circuit structure replacement
Hydraulic systems do significant work and require constant maintenance. The following guide shows how to replace the hose of the hydraulic circuit of our car. …read all…
Posted on 10 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
Replacement of the sun visor support mask cap
In case of breakage of the cap that acts as a mask for the sun visor support, it can be replaced very easily: unhook what remains of the old cap to access the …read all…
Posted on 31 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
Instructions for removing the internal rearview mirror support
The video shows the disassembly of some internal elements of a car certainly being demolished or in any case completely disassembled since there are many …read all…
Posted on 25 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
Hood molding removal instructions
The mechanism that locks the hood when closed is housed along the upper edge of the windscreen by means of ratchets equipped with hydraulic actuators (in fact, …read all…
Posted on 24 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
Removing the soft top control piston
In order to remove the hydraulic piston that controls the soft top opening and closing system, you must first have the special key to release the soft top and …read all…
Posted on 20 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
Manual hood closing instructions
If the soft top has to be closed and hooked in manual mode, it is first of all necessary to have the appropriate standard key in the tool set: it is a key that …read all…
Posted on 18 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
Hood lock disassembly instructions
The hood locking lock is always managed by the hydraulic system which locks it from closing safely once the hood is lowered; to be able to disassemble the …read all…
Posted on 17 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
Hood control valves disassembly instructions
The command device for opening and closing the hood of the vehicle in question is of the hydraulic type and is managed by a series of solenoid valves which …read all…
Posted on 17 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Sl (1989-2001 / R129, MK 5)
Internal hood lining arrangement
Over time, the internal covering of the hood can give way, no longer adhering perfectly and assuming a wavy effect: it is possible to intervene in order to …read all…
Posted on 11 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Shock absorbers (1) Air conditioning (1) Car stereo (5) Air Vents (1) Gearbox (1) Spark plugs (1) Soft top (13) Bodywork (3) Key (3) V-belt (1) Air conditioning (1) Checks and maintenance (5) Dashboard (1) Differential (1) Air filter (1) Cabin air filter (2) Oil filter (1) Grille (1) Accessory Kit (1) Light bulb (1) Side turn signal light bulb (1) Dashboard light (3) Engine (2) Window motor (1) Engine oil (2) Door panel (3) Windshield (1) Front bumper (1) Rear bumper (1) Brake pads (1) Gear Shift Knob (1) Fuel pump (1) Instrument cluster (1) Radiator (1) Fuse box (1) Seat (6) Outside rearview mirror (1) Windscreen wipers (1) Valve (1)

How to set the time on the Peugeot 308

If we need to change the time on this car we can follow the instructions given in this video tutorial and read the instructions below. First of all, access the driver's seat and turn on the ignition. On the right multifunction lever there are the controls with the arrows to scroll the various menu functions and scroll the various functions up to "display adjust", after which press the button behind the lever to change the time, once set the new value press again the key with the arrow indication and modify the minutes in this way the work will be completed.

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