SL/R230: Retactable Hardtop Operation
06-08-2020, 08:55 PM
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2003 SL500 Designo
Retactable Hardtop Operation
There are 2 parts that look like paddles (not sure what to call them) which fold up against the trunk lid when the hardtop is closed and open to form the back deck when the hardtop is open. The left one has gotten very loose and will randomly fall down. When this happens the hardtop will not open or close. Pushing it up against the inside of the trunk solves the problem until the next time it falls. I have attached photos of the one that is troublesome.
Is there a way to tighten this so it will not drop? If not, does anyone have a part number / description for me to replace it?
Thank You
Is there a way to tighten this so it will not drop? If not, does anyone have a part number / description for me to replace it?
Thank You
06-09-2020, 12:46 AM
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There are 2 parts that look like paddles (not sure what to call them) which fold up against the trunk lid when the hardtop is closed and open to form the back deck when the hardtop is open. The left one has gotten very loose and will randomly fall down. When this happens the hardtop will not open or close. Pushing it up against the inside of the trunk solves the problem until the next time it falls. I have attached photos of the one that is troublesome. Is there a way to tighten this so it will not drop? If not, does anyone have a part number / description for me to replace it? Thank You
