Where can I buy genuine Mercedes hydraulic fluid?
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How to add / top off hydraulic fluid for the convertible hard top?
How to add/top off hydraulic fluid for the convertible hard top. Another contribution from yours truly :] Please do sticky this for reference. Step 1: Locate access panel for the hydraulic convertible top cylinder (main).
How to check hydraulic fluid level in convertible?
The roof have to tilted to the ‘service’ position, that is with the rear window about vertical. You should then support the roof in that position and check the level. It does make about 2/10th of an inch difference in the level. But it is a good initial way if you want to siphon out the old fluid or if the level is too low to open the roof.
Where is the hydraulic cylinder in a convertible?
It will be on the passengerside corner in the trunk – next to the 6 disc CD Changer (which was taken out). Step 2: Lift the access panel door simply and you shall expose the hydraulic cylinder and reservoir. The 6 Disc CD changer will be in the way and we’ll want to remove that in order to have better access to the cylinder.
How many hydraulic cylinders are in a W208 CLK Class?
The W208 CLK-Class convertibles have seven hydraulic cylinders for convertible top actuation and latching. The two aluminum latching cylinders 1298001672 and 1298000072 are usually the first ones to fail, and should be upgraded at the same time.
Why is my Mercedes SL500 leaking hydraulic fluid?
To answer your question, this was clearly a coincidence. Most likely, the SL500 has leaking cylinders, which happens to almost all of them in time. The lines rarely ever burst in R129s. If you would like to make some points with the SL500 owner, refer them to us and we can help them much more affordably than the dealer.
Why is my convertible top leaking hydraulic fluid?
The convertible top in my 04 clk55 has a ruptured line which leaks fluid profusely. Other than that, it works fine. Has anyone dealt with this sort of issue before?
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