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Remove/install hydraulic unit - AR77.37-P-3500RK

MODEL 231 

Fig 1: Hydraulic Unit Remove/Install Components
G11129194Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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
NOTES Notes on Vario roof assembly work   AH77.30-P-0002-01R
REMOVING Remove     
1 Open Vario roof fully    
2 Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key (A8/1) or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (S2/3) from electronic ignition lock control unit (N73) IMPORTANT KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (S2/3) only with code (889) KEYLESS-GO.  
3 Open trunk lid    
4 Unhook trunk partition    
5 Remove luggage compartment paneling    
6 Remove spare tire well panel    
7 Remove retaining strap (5) and lay down to side IMPORTANT To do this, unscrew nuts (4).  
8 Remove soundproofing (6)    
9 Disconnect electrical connectors (1, 2) IMPORTANT Mark installation position.  
10 Lift Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5) and turn until electrical connectors (3) are accessible    
11 Disconnect electrical connectors (3) IMPORTANT Mark installation position.  
12 Remove hydraulic lines from Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5)   AR77.37-P-1000-04RK
NOTES
For this purpose the vehicle interior must be covered.
Otherwise the vehicle interior can be soiled with hydraulic fluid running out.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Emergency operation valve at hydraulic unit
*BA77.37-P-1001-01A 
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
13 Remove Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5)    
INSTALLING Install     
14 Install Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5)    
15 Connect hydraulic lines to Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5)   AR77.37-P-1000-04RK
NOTES
For this purpose the vehicle interior must be covered.
Otherwise the vehicle interior can be soiled with hydraulic fluid running out.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Emergency operation valve at hydraulic unit
*BA77.37-P-1001-01A 
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
16 Connect electrical connectors (3) IMPORTANT Observe markings.  
17 Connect electrical connections (1, 2) IMPORTANT Observe markings.  
18 Correct oil level in hydraulic unit   AR77.37-P-3501-01RK
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic fluids (Specification 346.0)   MB 346.0 hydraulic fluid A 000 989 02 06
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Filling screw to hydraulic unit *BA77.37-P-1005-01A 
19 Open and close Vario roof with Vario roof actuation switch (S84s1) IMPORTANT The hydraulic system can be bled by opening and closing. Keep Vario roof completely closed after bleeding.  
20 Check oil level of hydraulic unit, correct if necessary   AR77.37-P-3501-01RK
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic fluids (Specification 346.0) IMPORTANT Compensate for low oil level due to air bubbles or empty hydraulic lines. MB 346.0 hydraulic fluid A 000 989 02 06
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Filling screw to hydraulic unit *BA77.37-P-1005-01A 
21 Check Vario roof for proper function IMPORTANT If required, repeat operation steps 19 and 20.  
22 Install vapor barrier (6)    
23 Install retaining strap (5) IMPORTANT For this purpose unscrew nuts (4).  
24 Install panel for spare wheel well    
25 Install trunk floor trim panel    
26 Hook trunk partition into place    
27 Close trunk lid    
SOFT TOP HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Number Designation MODEL 231
BA77.37-P-1005-01A Filling screw to hydraulic unit Nm 1
SOFT TOP HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Number Designation MODEL 231
BA77.37-P-1001-01A Emergency operation valve at hydraulic unit   Nm 2, 5
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Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G11065549Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA