Soft Top Wrench
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2003 clk 430 cabrio
Soft Top Wrench
I know the Soft Top Wrench part in the Tool Kit is 10mm, anyone know if there is a substite for the Allen Wrench tip? Is it an Allen Style Wrench?
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02 clk 55, 13 GL 450
Yes you can use an allen key to release the top. No idea on the size so just try a few till you get a good fit. I dont recall the wrench for the cover being 10mm though. That seems too small but has been a whlie since I was in the tool kit. I do remember it has an angle to it and is very slim for the tight fit.
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6-mm Allen wrench for soft top release
The Allen wrench on the soft top tool is 6mm.
Why would you want to open your top manually?
Here's a link to fixing the most common hydraulic top problems, in case your cylinders have sprung a leak and the pump cannot build enough pressure:
http://www.tophydraulicsinc.com/W208...eplacement.pdf
Klaus
Why would you want to open your top manually?
Here's a link to fixing the most common hydraulic top problems, in case your cylinders have sprung a leak and the pump cannot build enough pressure:
http://www.tophydraulicsinc.com/W208...eplacement.pdf
Klaus
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2006 CLK 350
The Allen wrench on the soft top tool is 6mm.
Why would you want to open your top manually?
Here's a link to fixing the most common hydraulic top problems, in case your cylinders have sprung a leak and the pump cannot build enough pressure:
http://www.tophydraulicsinc.com/W208...eplacement.pdf
Klaus
Why would you want to open your top manually?
Here's a link to fixing the most common hydraulic top problems, in case your cylinders have sprung a leak and the pump cannot build enough pressure:
http://www.tophydraulicsinc.com/W208...eplacement.pdf
Klaus
I actually have bought cylinders from you for a different Benz model. But, sold that one and just bought a different Benz. It did not come with the emergency override soft top wrench.
Do you or anyone have the part number for the 2006 CLK350 Soft Top Manual Override Wrench?
Local Dealer says 129.581.0066 (Expensive!!!), but the MB Parts web site says that it is not for 2006 (says 1990-2002). Do I really need this part or will a regular 6mm Allen wrench and an open wrench (What size?) will do?
I think it may be just a 6mm Hex Allen Wrench on one side, but do not know what size the either open-wrens is or whether is it straight or curved (there seem to be at least two different shapes).
Thank you!
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2001 CLK320 Cabrio
Hello, Klaus!
I actually have bought cylinders from you for a different Benz model. But, sold that one and just bought a different Benz. It did not come with the emergency override soft top wrench.
Do you or anyone have the part number for the 2006 CLK350 Soft Top Manual Override Wrench?
Local Dealer says 129.581.0066 (Expensive!!!), but the MB Parts web site says that it is not for 2006 (says 1990-2002). Do I really need this part or will a regular 6mm Allen wrench and an open wrench (What size?) will do?
I think it may be just a 6mm Hex Allen Wrench on one side, but do not know what size the either open-wrens is or whether is it straight or curved (there seem to be at least two different shapes).
Thank you!
I actually have bought cylinders from you for a different Benz model. But, sold that one and just bought a different Benz. It did not come with the emergency override soft top wrench.
Do you or anyone have the part number for the 2006 CLK350 Soft Top Manual Override Wrench?
Local Dealer says 129.581.0066 (Expensive!!!), but the MB Parts web site says that it is not for 2006 (says 1990-2002). Do I really need this part or will a regular 6mm Allen wrench and an open wrench (What size?) will do?
I think it may be just a 6mm Hex Allen Wrench on one side, but do not know what size the either open-wrens is or whether is it straight or curved (there seem to be at least two different shapes).
Thank you!
Additionally, the part number your local dealer gave you is incorrect (it's a 2 in 1 tool, for the A208, consisting of a 6mm hex wrench on one end and a thin 10mm open end wrench on the other).
The only tool you need to manually open/close the pressure relief valve and front bow on your A209 roof, is a 6mm Allen wrench, which will become abundantly clear in the below instructional video from Top Hydraulics.
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2006 CLK 350
For future reference, you posted in the W208(coupe)/A208(cabriolet) forum, where your 2006 CLK 350 is a W209(coupe)/A209(cabriolet).
Additionally, the part number your local dealer gave you is incorrect (it's a 2 in 1 tool, for the A208, consisting of a 6mm hex wrench on one end and a thin 10mm open end wrench on the other).
The only tool you need to manually open/close the pressure relief valve and front bow on your A209 roof, is a 6mm Allen wrench, which will become abundantly clear in the below instructional video from Top Hydraulics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNVs...htBlV&index=11
Additionally, the part number your local dealer gave you is incorrect (it's a 2 in 1 tool, for the A208, consisting of a 6mm hex wrench on one end and a thin 10mm open end wrench on the other).
The only tool you need to manually open/close the pressure relief valve and front bow on your A209 roof, is a 6mm Allen wrench, which will become abundantly clear in the below instructional video from Top Hydraulics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNVs...htBlV&index=11
Sorry for posting to the wrong thread. This was my first ever post here.
Thank you for the information and the link to the video as well! I appreciate the help.
Cheers!
