CLK 430 Cabriolet (208.470) V8-4.3L (113.943) (2000)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: Description and Operation
Soft Top Bow Hydraulic Cylinder (Locking/Unlocking)
Soft top bow hydraulic cylinder (locking/unlocking)
Location
The hydraulic cylinder is attached to the catch for the soft top bow.
Purpose
Locking and unlocking the soft top bow.
Design
Double acting differential cylinder (pressure connection on rod and piston sides).
Function
When the hydraulic cylinder is pressurized on one side the hydraulic cylinder rod extends or retracts. The direction of motion depends on whether
the hydraulic pressure is applied to the piston or rod side. When pressurized on both sides (piston and rod sides) the cylinder rod extends, because
the force acting on the piston side is greater due to the larger active area. When the cylinder rod extends the soft top bow is released.