Hi all can anyone send me the correct procedure for adjusting the two bowden type cables in the folding roof of a 2003 r170 slk.
R170 slk roof problems.
These are the two cables which are associated with the central cylinder which releases the roof rail catches in the front middle of the folding roof panel and which i believe break the over centre locks which allow the roof to fold.
They had to replace the hydraulic pump and relay of the retractable roof mechanism to solve the issue i d suggest you to begin changing only the relay first because it s the cheapest part.
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By removing your driveshaft we show you how you can discover the cause of the vibration and correct the problem.
I remember a british tv show about restoring classic cars wheeler dealers.
These cars are getting quite old and sometimes the roof can be a bit fussy.
Mercedes benz slk r170 99 roof issues revisited about 3 years ago i posted about erratic roof behavior.
Along with the hydraulic system there is plenty of electronics to manage the roof on the r170.
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The roof seals unless replaced at some point might be quite tired too so the roof may let some water in when it rains adjustment and lubrication help.
In one episode they fixed and mercedes slk r170 with the same sympton.
I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time.