Roadster Top - Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1980 Owner's Manual

Roadster Top

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If possible, park vehicle in the
shade as continuous exposure to
sun rays w ill harm canvas color
and rubber coating.
To lower or raise the folding top or
to remove or attach the hardtop,
find two locking handles in a bag
stowed in the glove compartm ent.
They are used to engage or disen­
gage locks (4). Put locking handles
back into the glove com partm ent
after use.
Lowering the roadster top:
A wet or frozen canvas top must
not be folded.
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1. Unlock top bow (2) and top
storage com partm ent cover (3)
by shifting lever (1) to position C.
Lever w ill autom atically return
to position B (bow remains un­
locked but the top storage
com partm ent cover can be
locked). If the top bow cannot be
raised in this position, shift
lever (7) to position E.
2. Lift up top bow.
3. Open top storage com partm ent
cover (3).
4. Disengage top fram ework by
turning locks (4) inwards. Then
detach locking handles.
5. Swing back top fram ework and
slip top into top storage com part­
ment (5). Stow overhanging can­
vas in the storage compartment.
6. Close top storage compartm ent
cover, making sure that both
sides (6) are locked.
Raising the roadster top:
1. Move lever (1) to position C and
open top storage compartm ent
cover (3).
2. Pull top out of storage com part­
ment and rest top fram ework
against windshield header bar.
3. Tighten top fram ework by turning
locks (4) outwards.
4. Close top storage compartm ent
cover, making sure that both
sides (6) are locked.
5. Move downwards top bow until
it locks and tighten with lever (1)
(position A).