2003 Sl500 Refill Hydraulic Roof Pump

The vario roof hydraulic system has eight or nine actuators and or latch cylinders depending on model year including the trunk s load assist plus two pawl lock cylinders and one roll bar lift cylinder.

2003 sl500 refill hydraulic roof pump.

R230 hydraulic roof pump drain plug fill cap discussion in electrics vacuum ignition and. I am looking for the fuse location for the vario roof hydraulic pump on a 2003 sl500. Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service. Started by jmoser jan 3 2014.

If you re looking for quality mercedes benz sl500 convertible top parts you ve come to the right place. We upgrade your parts to better than new condition with advanced seals. The vario roof front latch cylinder repair can be a time consuming job. Then you are going to have to refill top up your hydraulic pump.

What are the steps for removing and replacing the pump with a new one. On this style of cylinders the factory installed hoses are permanently crimped to the cylinder. This cylinder is located under the front edge of the roof on the mercedes benz r230 r170 and r171 chassis and on the ferrari 360 and 430 spider. Perform vario roof hydraulic pressure test duration.

R171 hydraulic pump replacement chapter 4 duration. As ever would appreciate some assistance here. So i 1 disconnected the battery 2 carefully opened the forward allen key locked refill hole in the cylinder 3 added fluid which i bought at local mercedes dealer 4. We upgrade your parts to better than new condition with advanced seals.

2003 500sl convertible top not working won t open or close. Tried to drain and refill same today but could not locate any drain plug or cap on the pump reservoir. Mercedes benz sl500 convertible top parts. Have you had a leak in one of the hydraulic cylinders that raise lower lock your vario roof into place.

Kit does not include hydraulic pump or hydraulic oil. Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service. They said there is a short that is causing a 40a fuse for the roof to blow. I have taken my 2003 sl500 to a shop and they said that the hydraulic convertible pump in the trunk needs to be replaced and would cost 2400.