SL/R230: Convertible top failure
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Convertible top failure
Last weekend the convertible top on my car had a complete failure. Fluid is puking out from the center of the bumper cover. That part I can fix but I need to get everything buttoned back up. I was able to manually get the top to go back up and manually lock it into place. The trunk lid however, I'm lost. I know there is way to manually lock it, but the trunk has to be open from the other side to accomplish this. Because my trunk won't close at the front side, the back side won't open. Is there a way to override this and open the trunk on the back side? Thanks in advance.
#2
Member
use the blade on your key to open the trunk (insert it into the keyhole and twist), there will be two small tabs one on each side of the arms in the trunk (follow the plastic arms to the tab covers they are circular) pop those behind that is a bolt you will need to tighten to "lock" the trunk cover. It is deep in there so you will need a light
I had this same issue you just need a hex key I think it comes in the tool bag. tighten those all the way till you hear/feel a click (that should lock the lid in place) and then slowly close the trunk and you will be good to go.
I had this same issue you just need a hex key I think it comes in the tool bag. tighten those all the way till you hear/feel a click (that should lock the lid in place) and then slowly close the trunk and you will be good to go.
Last edited by eatmycrackers; 09-13-2019 at 10:37 AM.
The following users liked this post:
Adi-Benz (09-13-2019)
#3
Member
Thread Starter
use the blade on your key to open the trunk (insert it into the keyhole and twist), there will be two small tabs one on each side of the arms in the trunk (follow the plastic arms to the tab covers they are circular) pop those behind that is a bolt you will need to tighten to "lock" the trunk cover. It is deep in there so you will need a light
I had this same issue you just need a hex key I think it comes in the tool bag. tighten those all the way till you hear/feel a click (that should lock the lid in place) and then slowly close the trunk and you will be good to go.
I had this same issue you just need a hex key I think it comes in the tool bag. tighten those all the way till you hear/feel a click (that should lock the lid in place) and then slowly close the trunk and you will be good to go.
Last edited by Blazeracer; 09-13-2019 at 12:03 PM.
#4
Senior Member
That was the first thing I did. The key won't disengage it while the front of the trunk is not latched. I know about the tabs, just need to get the trunk open. I checked the backside of the latch, it may be able to be popped with a screwdriver. Imma check it out tomorrow when it's not so damn hot out.
#5
Member
Thread Starter
Ok, I didin't try with the key AND the handle. I'll try, if not I'll see if I can pop it from the backside. Thanks. Might make a video for the next guy. These cars and their hydraulics are getting old. It will happen again to someone else. Not a matter of if, but when.
#6
Member
Thread Starter
Right on!! That worked. Got everything buttoned up tight so I can work on fixing it now, again.