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Remove/install soft top mechanism hydraulic cylinder - AR77.37-P-4171LWR

MODEL 205.4 

Shown on left side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Soft Top Mechanism Hydraulic Cylinder Remove/Install Components - Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle (1 Of 2)
G11139400Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Soft Top Mechanism Hydraulic Cylinder Remove/Install Components - Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle (2 Of 2)
G11139401DANGERDANGERDANGERREMOVINGIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOLINSTALLINGIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
DANGER Risk of injury.  Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove seat cushion in rear Model 205.4
except code 248 (Rear seat with integrated child seat)
except code P10 (Taxi package Germany)
AR91.12-P-1020LW
2 Remove seat side bolster in rear   AR91.12-P-1711LWR
3 Remove upper side trim in rear passenger compartment   AR68.30-P-4783LWR
4 Remove lower side paneling in rear   AR68.30-P-4784LWR
5 Move soft top to repair position R4   AR77.30-P-1030LWR 
6 Cover rear fender    
7 Unhook cable (1) from soft top lock (2)    
8 Move soft top to repair position R2   AR77.30-P-1030LWR 
9 Disconnect battery ground line IMPORTANT After a waiting time of min. 20 s the hydraulic is depressurized. AR54.10-P-0003LW
10 Remove sidebag in rear Model 205.4
with code 298 (Rear sidebag with belt force limiter)
AR91.60-P-0694CLW
11 Remove bolt (3) at bottom of hydraulic cylinder (4) IMPORTANT Observe installation position of bolt (3).  
12 Remove bolt (5) at top of hydraulic cylinder (4) IMPORTANT Observe installation position of bolts (5) and pull eye (6).  
13 Guide out hydraulic cylinder (4) and lay down on soft top compartment    
14 Mark hydraulic lines (8) in relation to corresponding connection on hydraulic cylinder (4)    
15 Remove lock washers (7) from hydraulic lines (8)    
16 Pull hydraulic lines (8) out of hydraulic cylinder (4) and remove hydraulic cylinder (4) IMPORTANT Catch hydraulic oil running out.  
17 Close hydraulic lines (8) and connections of hydraulic cylinder (4) with stop plugs SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
INSTALLING Install     
18 Remove stop plug from hydraulic lines (8) and remove from connections on hydraulic cylinder (4)    
19 Insert hydraulic lines (8) according to markings into corresponding connections on hydraulic cylinder (4)    
20 Install lock washers (7) on hydraulic lines (8)    
21 Position hydraulic cylinder (4) and install bolts (5) at top IMPORTANT Observe installation position of bolts (5) and pull eye (6).  
22 Remove bolt (3) at bottom of hydraulic cylinder (4) IMPORTANT Observe installation position of bolt (3).  
23 Move soft top manually to repair position R4 IMPORTANT Helper required. AR77.30-P-1030LWR 
24 Hook cable (1) into soft top lock (2)    
25 Remove cover from rear fender    
26 Install sidebag in rear Model 205.4
with code 298 (Rear sidebag with belt force limiter)
AR91.60-P-0694CLW
27 Install bottom side paneling in rear   AR68.30-P-4784LWR
28 Install side paneling in rear at top   AR68.30-P-4783LWR
29 Install seat side bolster in rear   AR91.12-P-1711LWR
30 Install seat cushion in rear Model 205.4
except code 248 (Rear seat with integrated child seat)
except code P10 (Taxi package Germany)
AR91.12-P-1020LW
31 Connect ground cable to battery   AR54.10-P-0003LW
32 Completely close soft top with switch    
33 Check/correct oil level of hydraulic unit   AR77.37-P-3501LCA 
Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G11139402Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA