Replace the convertible top relay if necessary pn 0025421319.
Slk hydraulic roof pump.
96 04 mercedes hydraulic pump refill kit slk 230 320 hardtop convertible r170.
It s also one of the car s most problematic systems.
Hydraulic fluid for roof pump.
Discussion starter 1 jul 24 2008.
Swap it with a known working relay that is identical.
Five hydraulic cylinders nine limit switches a control switch four window motors a pump two solenoids a relay cables pulleys and a control module all have to work in sync for the top to operate properly.
Does anyone know what type of hydraulic fluid is used in the pump for refill and can it be simply purchased at your local auto parts store.
99 slk 230 uh.
You can also bridge the top relay for a couple of seconds to see if the hydraulic pump start to run.
Klaus takes you step by step through the process of removing the mercedes r170 slk hydraulic pump unit and replacing it with a rebuilt and upgraded part from.
97 04 mercedes r170 slk320 slk230 convertible top roof hydraulic pump motor oem fits.
The hydraulic roof actuating cyliders 3 and the hydraulic cylinder for lock actuation 4 are located in the retractable top.
Always confirm you are using the pr.
Check the convertible top relay as well.
Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service.
96 04 mercedes slk 230 320 convertible top hydraulic cylinder repair kit r170.
I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time.
It will be very helpful for me to get the configuration.
It is best practice to seasonally check the fluid levels of the mercedes slk hardtop hydraulic pump for proper operation.
The slk s electro hydraulic vario convertible hard top is its marquee feature.
Next check the micro switch where the divider locks.
My mechanics took out the hydraulic lines from the hydraulics pump then he forgot the configuration to put it back in order.
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You can see the leak on the plastic panel in the slk s trunk.
Do you have the picture of these hydraulic lines configuration.
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The vario roof hydraulic system has eight or nine actuators and or latch cylinders depending on model year including the trunk s load assist plus two pawl lock cylinders and one roll bar lift cylinder.
The hydraulic roof actuating cylinder on the driver side was leaking hydraulic fluid.
I would recommend rebuilding all five of the hydraulic cylinders.