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SL/R230: Replacing Hydraulic Fluid

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Old 10-24-2016, 02:54 PM
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Replacing Hydraulic Fluid

I had a leak in the hydraulic roof latch. Now I need to add fluid to the reservoir in the trunk. I opened the lower allen key and the fluit won't go into the hole. I tried using a syringe and it did not work. Anyone know how to do it?
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No need to buy the MB tool. A normal syringe works to SLOWLY squirt fluid in using this method.
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Replacing Hydraulic Fluid

I was looking for an alternative than buying the specialized part. Actually, our dealership never even heard of it!
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I believe www.tophydraulicsinc.com has them
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This did the job for me. It is a little slow, but did not make a mess.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Grill-Pro...ector/21902962

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