Slk Hydraulic Roof Pump

Hi i own slk 230 year 1999 we have problem with the roof top system.

Slk hydraulic roof pump.

Next check the micro switch where the divider locks. It will be very helpful for me to get the configuration. Mercedes benz 230 slk roof hydraulics v1 on vimeo join. I would recommend rebuilding all five of the hydraulic cylinders.

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. It is best practice to seasonally check the fluid levels of the mercedes slk hardtop hydraulic pump for proper operation. It s also one of the car s most problematic systems. Check the convertible top relay as well.

You can see the leak on the plastic panel in the slk s trunk. The hydraulic roof actuating cylinder on the driver side was leaking hydraulic fluid. Always confirm you are using the pr. 96 04 mercedes slk 230 320 convertible top hydraulic cylinder repair kit r170.

99 slk 230 joined jul 14 2008 17 posts. Swap it with a known working relay that is identical. My mechanics took out the hydraulic lines from the hydraulics pump then he forgot the configuration to put it back in order. The hydraulic roof actuating cyliders 3 and the hydraulic cylinder for lock actuation 4 are located in the retractable top.

I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time. 96 04 mercedes hydraulic pump refill kit slk 230 320 hardtop convertible r170. Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service. 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.

Jump to latest follow 1 10 of 10 posts. 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. 99 slk 230 uh. 97 04 mercedes r170 slk320 slk230 convertible top roof hydraulic pump motor oem fits.

Discussion starter 1 jul 24 2008. Do you have the picture of these hydraulic lines configuration. 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. Replace the convertible top relay if necessary pn 0025421319.

Hydraulic fluid for roof pump.