2003 Sl500 Refill Hydraulic Roof Pump

I have taken my 2003 sl500 to a shop and they said that the hydraulic convertible pump in the trunk needs to be replaced and would cost 2400.

2003 sl500 refill hydraulic roof pump.

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. We upgrade your parts to better than new condition with advanced seals. Sl350 sl500 sl550 sl600 sl55 amg sl63 amg sl65 amg. R171 hydraulic pump replacement chapter 4 duration.

As ever would appreciate some assistance here. 2003 500sl convertible top not working won t open or close. If you re looking for quality mercedes benz sl500 convertible top parts you ve come to the right place. Kit does not include hydraulic pump or hydraulic oil.

Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service. Then you are going to have to refill top up your hydraulic pump. R230 hydraulic roof pump drain plug fill cap discussion in electrics vacuum ignition and. I am looking for the fuse location for the vario roof hydraulic pump on a 2003 sl500.

This cylinder is located under the front edge of the roof on the mercedes benz r230 r170 and r171 chassis and on the ferrari 360 and 430 spider. Have you had a leak in one of the hydraulic cylinders that raise lower lock your vario roof into place. Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service. Mercedes benz sl500 convertible top parts.

They said there is a short that is causing a 40a fuse for the roof to blow. Perform vario roof hydraulic pressure test duration. Sl500 r230 2003 s430l w220 1999. 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.

So i 1 disconnected the battery 2 carefully opened the forward allen key locked refill hole in the cylinder 3 added fluid which i bought at local mercedes dealer 4. The vario roof front latch cylinder repair can be a time consuming job. Tried to drain and refill same today but could not locate any drain plug or cap on the pump reservoir. On this style of cylinders the factory installed hoses are permanently crimped to the cylinder.