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Doesn't look like your new mounting plates are threaded. I had to get a mechanic to tap new theads; he says that parts sometimes come from the factory w/o threads.

Very good info as it reminds me I have one flap that at least needs adjusting. Please do me a favor though....get rid of that insanely awful background track. It's like nails on a blackboard.

When he says push the button which button is he talking about I have a 2012 SL550...

Please share the exact size nut you used

Yeah. Except that it is NOT easy pesy. Mine wouldn't budge even with needle nose pliers. I'll keep looking for a more realistic video because he didn't show that he had to release the clips that hold it in. And he didn't show HOW to release the clips. This guy is just playing games and I will never watch any of his time wasting garbage again.

What size coupler and clear tubing?

To all who are contemplating this DIY project. I wanted to report that I did as instructed and it worked very well. Thanks so much to MooseMade for posting this. Good info in the benz world forum as well.

You're awesome !!! And it's exactly my case ! Can't believe I was so lucky today and found this video in a minute by searching: sl500 r230 roof. I googled that part no and found genuine "Mercedes r230 (02-12) Repair Kit for Convertible Top Flap" on Amazon for $66 ! Ordered kit and can't wait to do it. Then I'ma move to next videos and try to adjust top, glue leather trim ...Not sure, how it'll go because here and there some small plastic parts are broken. Thank you so much for big help with repair !!! 🙂

Awesome! So why is it not linear? Bigger nut further drop?

You forget to tell everyone about how the kn oil residue will alter the performance of the maf sensor.

Nice!

would this be a problem on a same year cls550 ? i see ans smell burning oil in engine bay

Thank you. It's a daunting task, but with your video it was done within 2 hours, start to finish. I would add, make sure you have the correct tools at hand, and TRUST me is was a doddle. Thank you again🙏

Make sure you get a wheel alignment or you’re going to wear out the inside of your tires

Genius except didnt really see or understand what or where you did the adjustment in the rear

Glad I came across this. Great video👌 do you have the hydrolic hose part number?

I have a 'burned oil" smell in my sl550. Would this kind of leak get to the exhaust manifold? Any suggestions? There is no oil in the under pans - clean as a whistle.

That parts kit from Mercedes? I've got the same issue. ;)

give me your old grille...pls

👍👍👍😁

Hi! what is the height difference before and after on the lowest mode ? 😄

What tips did you put?

It would’ve been helpful if you told us what fluid to put in what is it? And are you serious 6 quarts that’s 12 pints?

Moose does it again!!!

Excellent video and explanation

Hello would you say that a $5000. Transmission replacement is fair pricing? any advice is appreciated.

Our 2003 sl500 , previous owner had the suspension replaced with shocks. 🤔 what else does this hydrolic system do ???

Really appreciate you filming this (and other) helpful R230 DIY videos! Cheers, Rob.

how many jars did you consume?

do you want to be a TV broadcaster haha

I have a 2011 SL550, factory exhaust and I don’t want to have it be loud - but deeper and more throaty ! Sound like an x pipe at 2 1/4 and resonator delete and keep the muffler and current stock tips should be the trick ?! The next level is remove stock muffler and add twin tips - ala SL63 for even more sound ?

Thank you. How do we find the slimmer air filter ?

Can you try to update your muffler to Novel muffler?

NAT BAD REDOU AII THE SEITS. WED GOOD ITALEAN LADOR . AND IT WIIOL LOOK. GOOD .🤗👍

Can you put a stock 2009 grille into a 2007 opening?

Perfect

This is the second video of yours I have watched. It would be great for you to add links or a description of the parts you use for us who are watching.

Thanks for this I have used the links you talked about on my CL500. Not sure the sensor is in a similar position to do this on the CL or my new w220’s class here in thailand. It’s up on the ramp in a few days and I will have a look. Good job bro and enjoy that SL. She’s a beauty.

I added some nickel strips I had left over from a Li-ion build. Used two layers(one long strip folded over). Like a bearing/spacer thingy...

Hey guys, where do you get the filters ? I see I can get the fluid on Amazon but can’t seem to find the filter. Is this a dealer only part?

what button did you press!

Where can i buy the grill from

Where can i buy the grill from you? Have a website

How many liters do you recommend to flush through? 10?

Do you have any more detailed photos of the rear setup? Unsure what you meant when you switched the nuts around. Maybe it will make more sense once I have the wheel off.

Great video thanks! I just removed the cap, but a couple of teeth broke off, and I tried my best to see if they were still stuck inside the hole. I fitted the new one but it took some force to install. If there was a small piece stuck inside, is that a problem ?

Thanks to this video and other videos I have just did this myself. It’s much easier if you pop the flap off, and unscrew it from the arm. Put everything back the re attach the flap. However I notice your old part is the upgraded version. Your old part is not from the factory and this was replaced at least once before. Also hope you added some grease inside that “rack and pinion” where you can see the wears

Will try this on my V12 👍

Couple of things you didn't mention. 1) Once you've driven the vehicle or done the rodeo for about 15 minutes to get the hydraulic fluid up to temp, the reservoir needs to be emptied and filled with new fluid once doing this test and kept being filled as the old fluid is emptied into the 5 gallon blue bucket(in your video). 2) Mercedes goes thru 10x 1 liter Pentosin CHF-11S hydraulic fluid for proper flush. 3) Change the 3 micron cartridge filter in the hydraulic fluid reservoir. This procedure must be done every 30k miles. I own the following: 1) 2009 SL550 with AMG package(car only has under 18k miles) 2) Foxwell NT510 Elite scanner tool ($125) that does the rodeo test so no need for an assistant. 3) 20 liters of Pentosin CHF-11S. Got it for $210 thru Amazon which is about $11 per liter.....way way cheaper than $25 or $35 per liter. Good for 2 flushes uses 10 liters per flush.

You should be an actor in some big blockbuster movies