CLK 320 Cabriolet (208.465) V6-3.2L (112.940) (2000)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair
AR77.37-P-4171KA Remove/Install Hydraulic Cylinder For Soft Top Actuation
AR77.37-P-4171KA Remove/Install Hydraulic Cylinder For Soft Top Actuation
DANGER:
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Risk of injury Mechanism can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.
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No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components.
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Risk of injury to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid.
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Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and eye protection.
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Injury hazard from rollover bar extending
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Extend rollover bar before working in the rollover bar area
1
Remove side paneling in left and right rear
2
Close soft top
NOTE: Leave soft top bow and soft top compartment cover in upright position
3
Unscrew mounting screws (1) from main bearing
NOTE: Mark soft top main bearing on bearing plate to facilitate installation
Screw for soft top main bearing on body bearing plate - 20 N.m
4
Expose hydraulic lines
CAUTION: If necessary loosen cable straps and electrical leads so that leads cannot be damaged
5
Lift soft top until hydraulic cylinder is accessible
6
Unclip retaining bolts (7) and pull out
7
Open counter nut (2) on mounting screw (3)
Screw for main drive cylinder on soft top main bearing - 48 N.m
8
Pull out mounting screw (3)
NOTE: Plastic washers are inserted into mounting hole of hydraulic cylinder (4)
9
Remove hydraulic cylinder (4) out of soft top bearing downward