SL 500 (129.068) V8-5.0L (113.961) (2000)
Preliminary jobs:
Catches, right and left rear removed. See: Body and Frame/Roof and Associated Components/Soft Top/Soft Top Catch/Service and Repair
NOTE:
When the catches are actuated in the removed state lay a rag over the connections for the hydraulic lines.
A released catch can be locked by pressing the rotating lock down with a screwdriver (overcoming coupe roof catch), until it can be locked with the top
wrench (vehicle tool kit).
Removal
Catch ............................................................................................................................................................. clamp in vise together with both mounting tabs
Screws (1) ............................................................................................................................................................................................ screw out of cover (2)
Screws (3) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ screw out
Line .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... unclip on holder (4)
Plug connector (A22x or A23x) ................................................................................................................................................................ unclip from holder
Installation
Plug connector (A22x or A23x) ...................................................................................................................................................................... clip into holder
Line ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... clip into holder (4)
Limit switch (A22s1/s2 or A23s1/s2) .............................................................................................................................................. screw on with screws (3)
Adjustment
A.
With catches with marked switching ranges (W, X, Y, Z)