Slk Hydraulic Roof Pump

Hi i own slk 230 year 1999 we have problem with the roof top system.

Slk hydraulic roof pump.

Next check the micro switch where the divider locks. Five hydraulic cylinders nine limit switches a control switch four window motors a pump two solenoids a relay cables pulleys and a control module all have to work in sync for the top to operate properly. I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time. Do you have the picture of these hydraulic lines configuration.

It is best practice to seasonally check the fluid levels of the mercedes slk hardtop hydraulic pump for proper operation. Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service. Jump to latest follow 1 10 of 10 posts. Does anyone know what type of hydraulic fluid is used in the pump for refill and can it be simply purchased at your local auto parts store.

It s also one of the car s most problematic systems. Always confirm you are using the pr. It will be very helpful for me to get the configuration. Klaus takes you step by step through the process of removing the mercedes r170 slk hydraulic pump unit and replacing it with a rebuilt and upgraded part from.

You can see the leak on the plastic panel in the slk s trunk. 99 slk 230 uh. 96 04 mercedes slk 230 320 convertible top hydraulic cylinder repair kit r170. 96 04 mercedes hydraulic pump refill kit slk 230 320 hardtop convertible r170.

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. We upgrade your parts to better than new condition with advanced seals. 99 slk 230 joined jul 14 2008 17 posts. You can also bridge the top relay for a couple of seconds to see if the hydraulic pump start to run.

The hydraulic roof actuating cylinder on the driver side was leaking hydraulic fluid. Mercedes benz 230 slk roof hydraulics v1 on vimeo join. My mechanics took out the hydraulic lines from the hydraulics pump then he forgot the configuration to put it back in order. Replace the convertible top relay if necessary pn 0025421319.

Discussion starter 1 jul 24 2008. Check the convertible top relay as well. Swap it with a known working relay that is identical. The slk s electro hydraulic vario convertible hard top is its marquee feature.

Hydraulic fluid for roof pump.