SL 500 (230.475) V8-5.0L (113.963) (2004)
4. Loosen seal (Figure 3, 1) using the cleaner specified and remove from rear window with a wedge. The adjacent seals on the C-pillar must not be
allowed to come in contact with the cleaner when cleaning the window frame as this will damage the low friction coating on these seals. Mask off
the adjacent seals before starting.
5. Clean rear window frame using cleaner specified. Wait for cleaner to completely flash off before installing the new seal.
6. Prepare new seal (Figure 3, 1): Attach sealing strip (Figure 3, 2) and sealing profile (Figure 3, 3) as shown on the new seal (Figure 3, 1). Do not
touch sealing strip and sealing profile in the adhesive areas with your fingers as this can result in a leak at this point.
7. Pull protective film (Figure 3, 4) on one side of the seal (Figure 3, 1) off the sealing strip (Figure 3, over a length of a few centimeters.
8. Fit seal (Figure 3, 1) with threaded studs on left and right rear window frame and screw on nuts loosely, do not tighten.
9. Slowly pull remaining protective film (Figure 3, 4) off sealing strip (Figure 3, 2) in short increments while aligning the seal (Figure 3, 1) on the
rear window frame.
10. Smooth seal (Figure 3, 1) from one end to the other end using your hand.
11. Tighten nuts to 2.5 Nm. Over tightening may damage the seal and result in leaks.
12. Close Vario Roof but leave trunk lid in assembly or repair position.
13. Roll down seal evenly on rear window frame, use roller W171 589 06 63 00.
14. Check adhesion of sealing strip (Figure 3, 2) between seal (Figure 3, 1) and rear window frame, roll down again if necessary.
15. Close trunk lid. 16. Perform rain test.
Parts Information
NOTE:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair
In Case of Warranty
Operation: Vario roof, check for water leaks (77-8550)
Water leak at lower seal - bottom of rear window, correct (after test) (77-8567)
Vario roof - water leak (after repairs), check (77-8552)