Can a front lock cylinder be replaced on a SL55?
In our recently purchased SL55, the front lock cylinder had already been addressed, but I had 3 others that needed fixing. In doing research on the roofs on the R230’s I’ve come up with 2 suggestions for you:
Can a front latch cylinder be replaced on a Mercedes?
It can be done with just taking the cylinder loose from the roof and replacing the leaking seal with the lines still connected to the pump. I’ve done this with a number of the R170’s and it really is quite simple. For around $15 plus fluid you’d be up and running. It is not difficult to do. Here is a link to the get the kit to rebuild it yourself:
What is the OEM seal on a Mercedes SL convertible?
The o-ring in the kit is an upgrade to the OEM seal, which is not capable of withstanding the aggressive/corrosive hydraulic fluids. The Nitrile Rubber compound used in this seal is exceptionally resistant to petroleum based oils, found in hydraulic fluids used in the Mercedes Benz convertible top hydraulic system.
What causes hydraulic fluid leak in Mercedes convertible?
This can be caused by low fluid level or air in the hydraulic lines. It can be caused by binding of mechanical arms. Weak convertible top lift cylinder. Weak battery or ground connection. Leak at the o-ring at any of the lift cylinders. Bow tension cylinder (driver or passenger) Inspect in the trunk area for hydraulic fluid leak.
In our recently purchased SL55, the front lock cylinder had already been addressed, but I had 3 others that needed fixing. In doing research on the roofs on the R230’s I’ve come up with 2 suggestions for you:
The o-ring in the kit is an upgrade to the OEM seal, which is not capable of withstanding the aggressive/corrosive hydraulic fluids. The Nitrile Rubber compound used in this seal is exceptionally resistant to petroleum based oils, found in hydraulic fluids used in the Mercedes Benz convertible top hydraulic system.
It can be done with just taking the cylinder loose from the roof and replacing the leaking seal with the lines still connected to the pump. I’ve done this with a number of the R170’s and it really is quite simple. For around $15 plus fluid you’d be up and running. It is not difficult to do. Here is a link to the get the kit to rebuild it yourself:
How to reset the convertible top on a Mercedes SL500?
The SL500 comes with a variety of features, such as a retractable hardtop. This hardtop is operated by pulling up on a switch to open it, or pressing the switch down to close it. If you cannot get the hardtop to work, and the switch indicator light is flashing, it may be jammed. A jammed hardtop can be fixed by following a reset procedure.
What kind of car is the Mercedes SL500?
The Mercedes-Benz SL500, part of the SL-Class of roadsters, is a two-door car classified as a luxury grand tourer. The SL500 comes with a variety of features, such as a retractable hardtop. This hardtop is operated by pulling up on a switch to open it, or pressing the switch down to close it. If you cannot get the