CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (208.474) V8-5.5L (113.984) (2002)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair
AR77.37-P-4175KA Remove/Install Soft Top Compartment Hydraulic Cylinder
AR77.37-P-4175KA Remove/Install Soft Top Compartment Hydraulic Cylinder
1
Remove inner paneling from soft top compartment cover (1)
2
Open cable strap (2)
3
Secure soft top compartment cover against slamming shut unintentionally
4
Press off lock plates (3) and pull out hydraulic lines (4)
CAUTION: Immediately plug hydraulic lines with plugs, plug connections on hydraulic cylinder with blind plug
Plug No. -07, Blind Plug No. -01 : See "Special Tools" given below.
5
Remove upper and lower retainer (5) from hydraulic cylinder
NOTE: Turn retainer and pull out upward or downward
6
Remove hydraulic cylinder (6) from spherical bolt (7) at top and at bottom
7
Install in the reverse order
8
Bleed soft top system
Special Tools
Set Of Plugs, P/N # 129 589 00 91 00