SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.983) (1997)
Retaining ring ................................................................................................................................................................................ press off (fig. 5, item 4)
Bolt in piston rod ............................................................................................................................................................................. remove (fig. 5, item 5)
Hydraulic line on left or right of distributor ..................................................................................................................................... remove (figs. 6 and 7)
NOTE: It is necessary to plug the hydraulic lines immediately with plugs 129 589 91 07 and the connections with plugs 129 589 00 91 11.
Hydraulic cylinder ............................................................ remove on main bracket from inside of vehicle and lay down in soft top compartment (fig. 8)
Hydraulic lines on hydraulic cylinder .......................................................................................................................................................... remove (fig. 8)
NOTE: Plug the hydraulic lines immediately with plugs 129 589 00 91 07, the connections on the distributors and hydraulic cylinders with plugs 129
589 00 91 11.
Screws ............................................................................................... screw out (fig. 8, item 8) and remove limit switch (item 9) from hydraulic cylinder
NOTE: Check limit switches after completing vehicle and adjust, if required.
Reinstall ......................................................................................................................................................... in opposite order (observe installation note)
Check ................................................................................................................................................................................ for proper function and leakage
Special tool
Installation note
When installing the hydraulic cylinder pay attention to the code numbers on hydraulic lines as well as the position of the lines in the B-pillar.
Line positioning and code numbers