Mercedes Benz Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Location

One cylinder each on left and right Vario roof main bearing.

Purpose

Opening and closing Vario roof with Vario  roof linkage drive.

Design

Double-acting differential cylinder (rod and piston side pressure connection).

Function

When the hydraulic cylinder is pressurized on one side, the hydraulic cylinder rod extends or retracts. Both cylinders are synchronously actuated.
When the piston rod extends, the Vario roof closes.

Vario Roof Tubular Frame Lock Hydraulic Cylinder

Vario Roof Tubular Frame Lock Hydraulic Cylinder, Location/Purpose