How do you lock a 560sl hard top?
Apply gentle downward pressure on the top to engage the front bow locks, insert a locking handle into the slot on the inner side of each lock. Rotate each handle to its outer position. Remove the locking handles. To engage the side locks, insert a locking handle into the slot from the rear of each lock.
How do you lock the front bow on a 560sl?
Position the front bow locks to their corresponding attachment points on the windshield header bar. Insert a locking handle into the slot on the inner side of each lock. While firmly pulling downward on the front bow, rotate each handle to its outer position.
How to raise the soft top on a 560sl?
Turn the locking lever counter-clockwise to position B. Make sure that the safety lever is in position D. Open the flap on the right side of the rear compartment. Connect the plug for the heated rear window to its socket and tuck away the excess cable. Close the flap. Raising and Lowering the Soft Top Raising the Soft Top
Apply gentle downward pressure on the top to engage the front bow locks, insert a locking handle into the slot on the inner side of each lock. Rotate each handle to its outer position. Remove the locking handles. To engage the side locks, insert a locking handle into the slot from the rear of each lock.
Turn the locking lever counter-clockwise to position B. Make sure that the safety lever is in position D. Open the flap on the right side of the rear compartment. Connect the plug for the heated rear window to its socket and tuck away the excess cable. Close the flap. Raising and Lowering the Soft Top Raising the Soft Top
Position the front bow locks to their corresponding attachment points on the windshield header bar. Insert a locking handle into the slot on the inner side of each lock. While firmly pulling downward on the front bow, rotate each handle to its outer position.
Is the head gasket on the 560sl leaking?
Valve cover gaskets, head gaskets, and rear main oil seals have been observed to leak. The 560SL’s engine seems to have a recurring problem with the head gasket at the driver’s side leaking at the rear corner. Additionally, valve cover gaskets eventually get brittle over time because of constant heat from the exhaust manifold.
Where can I get a SL hard top installed?
For your convenience, the installation or removal of the SL steel hardtop can be performed at a Mercedes-Benz dealer that has hardtop storage facilities. However, either operation can be accomplished without dealer assistance by two persons, if proper care is exercised. The hardtop is secured to the vehicle at five points.