I have been working on mercedes benz vehicles since 1997.
Vario roof drain fluid.
I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time.
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2005 350 slk vario roof leaking fluid and will not open close.
Mercedes benz r230 convertible top vario roof common issues.
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The pump fluid level has dropped consistently after top operation so that every time it cycles i check the level.
Hydraulic pump is behind seats and under retractable roof area can not get to from trunk and have to remove center console to remove metal behind carpet behind seats.
I tried to add some fluid to mine tofay as it is near the low mark but i couldn t get any fluid to go in either of the allen key bolt.
Average turn around time is 2 3 days and you get back a pump that is far superior to a brand new one on account of upgraded seals and internal components following a complex rebuild amp.
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As ever would appreciate some assistance here.
For the diy repair of all 5 vario roof hydraulic cylinders.
The mercedes slk 172 cabriolet third generation continued with the popular two piece metal folding roof known as the vario roof which included a choice of a roof painted in the vehicle colour a panoramic vario roof with dark tinted windows or a panoramic vario roof with magic sky control containing a glass roof that could be switched to.
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