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SL/R230: How do you manually raise the roof?

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Old 08-27-2018, 01:07 PM
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How do you manually raise the roof?

I just bought a 2005 SL500, and the roof lock cylinder leaks like a sieve. I understand I need to raise the roof manually, but I can't find any guidance on how to do so. Can anyone help?
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Have fun lol, it's a ****ty job

Old 08-27-2018, 02:21 PM
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Thanks. Unfortunately, I have the opposite issue. It's closed, and I need to open it. Should have said, "manually open the roof".
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Originally Posted by phomat
Thanks. Unfortunately, I have the opposite issue.
You could download the video from YouTube and play it backwards on your PC to derive instructions on how to open the roof.

I suggest you invest $300 in a Star Diagnosis kit from aliexpress.com, since it facilitates the step of operating the side flaps. You'll need a laptop too, and a $60 Dell D630 available from eBay is suggested.
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