SLK/R170: Roof stopped functioning as it was lowered.
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From: I live in British Columbia, Canada
2019 Tacoma and 1998 SLK230
Roof stopped functioning as it was lowered.
Hi
I had set aside yesterday to repair the roof top actuator but my roof stopped functioning just as my boot had reversed opened. I released the pressure by turning the brass screw one full turn counter clockwise and then manually opened the roof so that I can remove the headliner and gain access to the lock actuator.
I have decided to replace the failed gasket by drilling a 1/4" hole into the body of the unit, pulling out the locking c-ring and installing the new gasket.
My first question is how do I get the boot to close please? Because the Hydraulics opened it, it has remained in that position and will not move.
My 2nd question is in regards to the actions I have taken so far. Does it sound like I have done everything correctly so far and I am on the right track or am I overlooking somthing important?
Thank you in advance for your time.
I had set aside yesterday to repair the roof top actuator but my roof stopped functioning just as my boot had reversed opened. I released the pressure by turning the brass screw one full turn counter clockwise and then manually opened the roof so that I can remove the headliner and gain access to the lock actuator.
I have decided to replace the failed gasket by drilling a 1/4" hole into the body of the unit, pulling out the locking c-ring and installing the new gasket.
My first question is how do I get the boot to close please? Because the Hydraulics opened it, it has remained in that position and will not move.
My 2nd question is in regards to the actions I have taken so far. Does it sound like I have done everything correctly so far and I am on the right track or am I overlooking somthing important?
Thank you in advance for your time.
