If your Mercedes has developed a leak in the hydraulic actuator that locks your roof to the windshield, this is what you need to make a Long Lasting, Inexpensive and Easy repair.
This is an upgrade to the OEM seal, which is not capable of withstanding the aggressive/corrosive hydraulic fluids.
The Nitrile Rubber compound used in this seal is exceptionally resistant to petroleum based oils, found in hydraulic fluids used in the Mercedes Benz convertible top hydraulic system.
On a scale of 1-10, I would rate this task as a 4 being easy enough for DIYers.
For repair of Mercedes Benz part number:
1718000872 Front Lock Cylinder/Top Lock Cylinder
Fits the following vehicles built on the Mercedes R171:
2004-2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK200 Kompressor
2005-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK280
2009- Mercedes-Benz SLK300
2004-2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
2004-2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
Item includes one Nitrile 70 rubber O-ring, and a Multi-page illustrated guideline.
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This hydraulic cylinder repair kit is not sponsored or endorsed by Mercedes Benz in any way.
The kit is and aftermarket product designed and produced by Wesbaun Consultants Inc to repair the failed, leaking Mercedes Hydraulic Cylinders that Raise, lower & Lock the convertible roof into position.
The kit includes seals which are a direct replacement for the failed urethane oem u cup ROD seals
Mercedes will tell you the cylinders cannot be rebuilt and will want to sell you a completely new cylinder costing $$$$.
All hydraulic cylinders in vehicles or machinery you come across can be rebuilt. That’s why there are many companies out there that manufacture replacement seals.
If you are competent with the use of basic hand tools this kit is a DIY project for you and will save you $$$$
We will not be found responsible for misuse, misinterpretation and poor workmanship when installing the seals. Correct installation is responsibility of the Buyer, we are not responsible for the outcome of installations performed by third party installers like your mechanic. If you do use a mechanic please ensure he has carried out this installation procedure competently before
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In an effort to enhance the customers experience and to helpfurther with the installation, we have adopted the following
We used to print out the installation guidelines,however in some instances we received constructive response from the buyerasking us to email the original document as the printed versions, in some caseswere dark and grainy which made it hard to follow. The files are actually toobig to email and in most cases get bounced back undelivered by the recipientsemail server, therefor when you receive your order you will see a link via a QRcode and also a web link version of the QR code that will take you to a crispclear and in most cases color version of the guideline
