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Mercedes Sl - Video tutorial

Model: Mercedes Sl MK 5, R129 - Years 1989-2001
Part: Soft top
Operation: 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 be able to open it manually; after this, access the luggage rack and remove the carpet covering the hood control; then release the springs, remove the fasteners fixing the oil tubes applied to the piston, release the split pins that fix it in the lower and upper part and complete the disassembly by extracting it from its seat.


Posted on 20 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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