Tommyboy928

when glue them back in position, use small skrews at same time, to keep them in place,on side of each clip, just think and you figure it out, and not to long skrews

Tommyboy928

so you have oiled up all roof and trunk seals with special MB oil for the roof seals?

NHSl550

230 988 03 69 or this 001-80-11165

spatricklall

Good morning,

Love your video,

Can I change a 2003 SL500 hard top to a panoramic top ? ? ? ? ?

Are there any repairs shops in Queens New York with outstanding service.

My dealership is training new kids on my car.

Patrick (347)692-9722.

BenzBo

I inherited my dad’s 2003 SL500 when he passed a year ago. I’ve had to change the alternator, both batteries, the PSE pump in the trunk, the soft close switch on the trunk, the third taillight and now I discovered apparently the front cylinder has a leak. I refilled my hydronic fluid in the trunk because it was below the lower triangle but it won’t open the latch - I just hear a liquid noise when I pull the open switch and then hydrolic fluid pours from either the left or right headliner, however the lock mechanism never unlocks so that the roof will open so I can access the screws to remove the liner. Is there a way to manually manipulate the roof latch locks so that I can open the roof to begin this process or a way to access those 5 screws that are angles between the liner and makeup mirrors? Help this has become a pain! I’ve searched for videos for when you have to manually manipulate it and make it open but I find nothing. Thank you all in advance - sincerely A girl who just wants to fix her dad’s car back to its glory.

Tom Manning

Yep. Pull out the bung in the roof liner towards the front and access the hex key slot there to open the roof locks, but you might have to do the whole manual open sequence. Does the trunk open and the flaps fold back?

Here's a vid for the sequence but he's a bit rough
PM me for the factory pdf if you want, can't seem to attach pdfs here.

Tomcat SL

I just inverted my rear clips (gap up) as I had a hard time (as a solo act) getting the pins to stay engage while I re-installed/moved the liner around.
Now, with the gaps up can I pre-insert the pins and will I have enough slop/flex/motion to be able to hold the front in place with a few of the star screws and then just slide and click/lock the slots in place?

MikeJ65

I use a couple of loose zip ties to hold the front edge, but allow plenty of movement. This gives you enough movement to get the rear pins in the holes. Get all five seated, then do the sides and the front screws.

Tomcat SL

Thanks, I was using zip ties BUT my rear pins would not stay in (and two with glue came off). So now I am trying JB Weld (so I will wait until tomorrow for cure time), screws, slot up...AND Zip ties.

Tomcat SL

Smooth as silk instalation.