[REZBNZ]

This is a question for my 99 SL500 soft top....I have read the posts and followed the steps on how to manually raise/lower the soft top. However, I'm sure I've missed key information.

Hi,

I have a stuck left side that is not allowing the closing cycle to complete. Using the tool, I tried to manually tighten and close, but it doesn't allow it. The lever is too far down and there seems to be no way to tighten it without running out of space at the bottom, etc. Although there is no oil leak visible nor there is any evidence of it, I am told the cylinder has leaked and must be rebuild/replaced. With the cycle not complete, the windows stay down and system beeps before stopping, which then continues to blink. There is a local shop asking $380 to remove, rebuild and install on the left side.

Beside removing the cylinder(s) myself or have the shop do it, is there anything I can do to at least close the roof and complete the cycle so the windows can rollup?

Thanks!!

 

[REZBNZ]

The automated system doesn't work anymore. When try to open or close, the hydraulics make clicking noise but nothing happens. I tried to manually open it again, which I can do the front and the right side, but not the left. From the trunk it doesn't have enough room for it to be opened and the tool reaches the end of it opening to be effective and I don't want to break it (hope makes sense). Looking at it again, it appears the left side has passed beyond the point that you can see the teeth to lock the roof (now its solid metal blocking), but the right side the teeth is visible for the roof metal piece to set into. I have attached pics hoping it will help with my lousy explanation.

Thanks!!

 

[REZBNZ]

THANKS isthenew!!

I finally got around to it and your directions worked! For now I have closed the roof until Spring. Then I'll decide what to do.

Thanks again!