Notes On Soft Tops - AH77.30-P-0001-01MCO

MODEL 451.4, 453.4 

The use of materials and tools approved by Daimler AG is absolutely necessary for proper repair because the material characteristics of the recommended products influence the work results and labor times. Repair work at soft top should only be carried out by trained skilled personnel.

The drive cable, the soft top sliding blocks and the soft top supports on the A-pillar must only be changed in pairs.

To prevent torsion, i.e. twisting of body, which leads to adjustment faults during repair work on soft top and its detachable body components, the vehicle must be positioned horizontally on the ground.

Side supports  :

During maintenance work on the vehicle, the side supports must be cleaned and greased.

Use only cleaning felts and greases approved by Daimler AG.

On vehicles which are exposed to high dust influence, it can be necessary to clean and grease the side supports between the maintenance operations.

Roof cassette locks  :

The roof cassette locks can also be cleaned and greased during maintenance work.

The roof cassette locks may only be greased at the intended points using the greases approved by Daimler AG.

The springs of microswitches may not be damaged or bent.

Drive cable of folding roof  :

Do not grease or oil the drive cables on folding roof.

The drive cables are moistened with a special oil at the factory.

Soft top  :

After replacing the folding roof or rear soft top, increased closing forces can occur on the folding roof and retaining clip.

The vehicle must stand with closed soft top for at least 12 h at room temperature.