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2003 SL500 R230 Manual Vario Roof Operation 

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I recommend watching at 1.25 speed.
The tool is just a Torx40. Just release the pressure on the pump and follow the video.
When done, I'd recommend closing the pressure release on the pump, which would probably help keep things in place while driving and ensure the roll-bar will go up/down.
This particular car would probably be fixed by new brackets for the flaps ($100), which is a common failure mode for these R230's, but this way will always work and the owner will never have to worry about electrical/hydraulic failures on the roof.
At the 3:00 mark, notice I struggle to tighten the locking mechanism. This is because the roof hasn't been pressed down far enough (it won't close until there is pressure from the trunk lid on the lock).

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Комментарии : 31   
@mftwohill51
@mftwohill51 3 месяца назад
Always good to know how to manually operate the roof, in case of that unexpected emergency. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience.
@mrtonyredding
@mrtonyredding 10 месяцев назад
Thanks to your video I can now enjoy my SL with the Top Down😎👍🏼
@deangeloyoung4828
@deangeloyoung4828 4 месяца назад
Great video ! You should do more on the SL 500
@Mlive722
@Mlive722 9 месяцев назад
Opened and closed . Both in less than 10 amazing video. Will be doing this
@pushcsf
@pushcsf 27 дней назад
You’re the shit bro…We Love You!!!
@carloscastillom.866
@carloscastillom.866 Месяц назад
Gracias por el video, me va a servir cuando cambie mi SLK por un SL500
@gerrybond9273
@gerrybond9273 8 месяцев назад
Very helpful. I managed to avoid a pricey trip to my local indie after my roof got stuck halfway up!
@mikeb1039
@mikeb1039 8 месяцев назад
and mine is currently stuck almost closed on the LAST DAY I'll probably use it this year! Oh well, happy to find some help!!
@trevon365
@trevon365 11 месяцев назад
It seems complicated …but easy at the same time
@user-kz6vm5je8g
@user-kz6vm5je8g 8 месяцев назад
Fantastic help. Others said it was a really complicated process. I would add that the joint at the back of the roof needs to be pulled down for the latch mechanism at the front of the roof inside to be turned. I was struggling but after pulling the roof down, or pushing down just above the rear window the mechanism turned easily. The allen wrench is a 5mm and if you are lucky enough to have the original tool bag that came with the car, it's in there. Thank you so much.
@4benzes
@4benzes 24 дня назад
Though I released the torx up front the roof still isn’t releasing?? Any advice
@ulrichmusic
@ulrichmusic 4 месяца назад
Very, very helpful. Thanks so much!
@stephonromero1387
@stephonromero1387 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for this video ❤🎉
@4benzes
@4benzes 25 дней назад
Does the plastic piece under the flaps have to be removed to complete the process?
@jasonbenyon4163
@jasonbenyon4163 11 месяцев назад
Amazing thank you 🙏
@Tcamp95818
@Tcamp95818 Месяц назад
You have to really know its sunny and really want top down.
@Acompony
@Acompony 3 месяца назад
Give this comment a like if your a technician and here for HELP
@chuckm482
@chuckm482 3 месяца назад
Thank you. At least before I attempt to repair the top, I can use it with the top down.
@mikeb1039
@mikeb1039 8 месяцев назад
You da man
@ahmadfosterrutledge
@ahmadfosterrutledge 8 месяцев назад
What size Wrench or socket to use?
@williamfael8214
@williamfael8214 8 месяцев назад
I am unable to lift the deck lid carrier after releasing the locking bolts. There seems to be something holding it as it lifts a bit but won't swing up like in the video. My car is a 2007 sl 550
@romeaschbrenner4554
@romeaschbrenner4554 Месяц назад
did you ever figure it out?
@williamfael8214
@williamfael8214 Месяц назад
No, I have not. I would appreciate any advice!
@romeaschbrenner4554
@romeaschbrenner4554 Месяц назад
@@williamfael8214 it took about an hour of brute force and wiggling but I finally got it up. I don’t think there is any trick, it was just really stubborn to move.
@moniquejohnson6600
@moniquejohnson6600 26 дней назад
I'm going to assume that with over 19,000 views there's a lot of people experiencing issues with these tops...I'm definitely running into issues also. Mercedes needs to.do better!
@mikerob494
@mikerob494 11 месяцев назад
My roof doesn’t “fall into place.” It gets stuck about 10 inches above its resting place inside the trunk. What am I doing wrong?
@protonspring5244
@protonspring5244 11 месяцев назад
Make sure you released the pressure in the pump. Other than that, it must be hitting something. Make sure to press the front of the roof down first. Does that work?
@alrossi1641
@alrossi1641 11 месяцев назад
Fluid is full?
@RaduJon
@RaduJon 10 месяцев назад
Mine gets a 2 inch gap on the right side when the trunk closes or opens. The vario roof works as it should, but on the final step it leaves a 2 inch gap only on the right side. I looked inside to see if something dropped in and makes it stuck that way from closing all the way but haven’t found anything. This causes the trunk to not open going up or close at all the normal way ( as if you’re getting a bag or groceries out of your trunk) , and the windows leave a half inch open gap as well, which would be bad during rain. I can hear the highway noise through the window crack. That 2 inch gap is at the sharp corner of the trunk near the passenger door. It’s almost as if you could push it down if you forced it , but so far unsuccessful
@Amg641
@Amg641 11 месяцев назад
Hi is this the same for the R230 SL55?
@protonspring5244
@protonspring5244 10 месяцев назад
Should be exactly the same.
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