Having removed the cover i was able to use a screwdiver to release the latch and move the trunk back to the emergency open position.
Slk230 roof cylinder rebuild.
I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time.
Also offers rebuild service and core exchange for most modern convertible top hydraulic pumps.
The hydraulic roof actuating cyliders 3 and the hydraulic cylinder for lock actuation 4 are located in the retractable top.
Unlike anyone else top hydraulics replaces and upgrades all port seals where the hoses go in.
Convertible top cylinders rebuild service using dynamic cup seals for mercedes r170 models slk200 slk 230 slk230 kompressor slk320 slk 32amg.
Unlike anyone else top hydraulics replaces and upgrades all port seals where the hoses go in.
The hydraulic roof actuating cylinder on the driver side was leaking hydraulic fluid.
In particular the left side release cable broke when i pulled and the left side front roof latch will not release.
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I would recommend rebuilding all five of the hydraulic cylinders.
Replacing your leaking cylinders will buy you the original problem back top hydraulics upgrades get you a product that is far better than new inside.
Rebuild service for left vario roof main lift cylinder mercedes r171 slk class mercedes part number a 171 800 03 72.
My 1998 roof latch cylinder was leaking so badly i acn noo longer open the roof to repair it.