Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLK-Class Operator's Manual page 329

X
You and your assistant should each take
one of the straps by the handle.
X
With a strong, simultaneous tug on the
loops, pull soft top compartment cover
upward and out to the rear.
Soft top compartment cover
9
X
One person should stand on the left side of
the vehicle and the other on the right side.
G Warning!
In the next step, you and your assistant
should each take hold of the soft top
compartment cover as shown in the
illustration. Both of you should use your
free hand to support yourselves on the
edge of the trunk lid as shown in the
illustration.
If either you or your helper assume a
different position, one or both of you could
be trapped or injured.
X
Pulling the cover back in one smooth
motion, lift soft top compartment cover
into a vertical position until it stops.
9
! Make sure the soft top storage
compartment hinges do not fold down
during this procedure. Otherwise your
vehicle could be damaged.
Edge of soft top
a
X
From left and right sides, reach into soft top
compartment underneath edge of soft top
a.
Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
G Warning!
Do not place your hands near the upper
windshield area, trunk lid, or between soft
top roof panels and hinges while the soft
top is being raised and locked. Serious
personal injury may occur.
Windshield frame
b
X
Lift soft top out of soft top compartment
and pull it forward to windshield frame b.
Z
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