How many hydraulic rams are in Mercedes SLK roof?

This opens in a new window. I replaced the five Vario-Roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time. Looking for more video pros?

Where are the Phillips screws on a Mercedes SLK 230?

Three Phillips screws (arrows) retain the headliner’s front edge to the roof. Each side rail has three star screws (arrows). The rear-most screws are above the top’s cables. Once all nine screws are removed, the headliner can be lifted out.

How do you remove the headliner on a Mercedes SLK 230?

Also, the top is programmed to attempt to close about every six minutes. Turning the key back on and bumping the switch resets the timer. Once all nine screws have been removed, the headliner can be slid forward out of the rear channel, then lifted down and out.

This opens in a new window. I replaced the five Vario-Roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time. Looking for more video pros?

How to remove hydraulic cylinder from Mercedes SLK 230?

Removing the headliner accesses this cylinder. Using a trunk cylinder for demonstration purposes, removal begins by opening the trunk with the Vario roof switch, then turning off the ignition to depressurize the hydraulic system. The retaining clip (red arrow) is pulled off the cylinder’s body end; we used a flat blade screwdriver.

What to do if your Mercedes SLK top stops working?

nHas the retractable top on top on your Mercedes SLK stopped working and you received sticker shock of between $3,000 and $4,000 to repair the hydraulic system from the Mercedes dealer. My daughter did. nI will share my experience repairing my daughter’s car with you.

Where are the 5 cylinders on a Mercedes SLK?

Separate articles cover preliminary and related operations: Adding Fluid to the Hydraulic Pump, Removing the Trunk’s Trim Panels, Headliner Removal, and B-pillar Trim Removal. Please consult these articles for further reference, as needed. The focus here is identifying the locations of the five cylinders.

How much does it cost to repair a SLK 230 hardtop?

SLK 230 retractable hardtop repair estimate $4000+!!! My 1999 SLK230 retractable hartop failed to go back up a couple of days ago. Upon inspection there was hydraulic fluid leaking from a ram in the trunk. Per the manual I put the roof back up manually and went to my local Merc dealer.

How do you release a Mercedes roof hydraulic cylinder?

The plunger end’s pin (arrow) is pivoted away from the fork-shaped mount. Then the pin can be pulled to release the plunger’s fork from the trunk. The release cable should come free as the cylinder is lifted out of the trunk cavity.

Can a Mercedes R170 SLK front lock be rebuilt?

Convertible car top cylinders rebuild service (using best seals available ) for Mercedes R170 models SLK 230, SLK230 Kompressor, SLK320, SLK 32AMG. Expedited core exchange option is now available for R170 SLK cylinders with a $40 inventory surcharge per cylinder as well as a $120 core deposit.

Where are the roof switches on a Mercedes Benz SLK 230?

Roof Locked Limit S69/2 Right Upper Windshield 170-820-09-10-MBZ $29.25 Roof Locked Limit S69/3 Left Upper Windshield 170-820-09-10-MBZ $29.25 Open/Lowered Limit S69/11 Next To Right Rollbar 170-820-12-10-MBZ $29.25

What kind of hardtop does Mercedes SLK have?

SLKs’ Vario retractable hardtops are probably their biggest single selling point. This impressive system coordinates switches, cables and hydraulics. However, the top can be a huge headache when it doesn’t work as intended.

Where are the hydraulic cylinders on a SLK?

The Hydraulic Roof Actuating Cyliders (3) and the Hydraulic Cylinder for Lock Actuation (4) are located in the retractable top. The Hydraulic Roof Actuating Cylinder on the driver side was leaking hydraulic fluid; you can see the leak on the plastic panel in the SLK’s trunk. I would recommend rebuilding all five of the hydraulic cylinders.

Are there any issues with the SLK 230?

Around town as a commuter vehicle it is a hell of a lot better than most and seems to go from one oil change to the next on zero maintenance. The R170 series ( thats the 230 320 and 32 ) suffer panel corrosion around the wheel arches, a few small electrical issues that are fixable with basic diy knowledge and a few other things.

Is the SLK 230 Kompressor a second hand car?

I have recently purchased a second hand E320 and i am now looking at a second hand SLK 230 Kompressor for my partner. It is a 1998 in Metallic blue. It has 130,000km (80,000) miles on the clock genuine and 3 owners from new. Could anyone tell me about this model please.

How many miles does a Mercedes Benz SLK run?

SLK’s will run to 150 000 or 160 000 miles without major challenges. The one you are looking at would appear to have been run pretty much full time since new. There are lots of SLK ‘s about and a car with 130 000 on it will be ‘tired’ and starting to get a bit worn about the edges cosmetically at the very least.

When did the SLK convertible top stop working?

I have a 1999 SLK 230 with a non-working convertible top. It worked fine for a few years (I’ve had it since Jan 2000), then it got to the point where when car sat in sun all day, the hardtop wouldn’t open until it cooled off.

Why does my Mercedes SLK roof not open?

Once the top is open, however, it will open and close that day with use of the button but it won’t open the next day after being closed all night. Detailed description of the problem: Press button, trunk opens, windows roll down, button stays lit (no flashing), hardtop will not unlatch from windshield.

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