Soft Top - Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1984 Owner's Manual

If possible, park vehicle in the
shade as continuous exposure to
sun rays can prematurely deterior­
ate.
To lower or raise the soft top or to
remove or attach the hardtop, find
two locking handles in a bag
stowed in the glove compartment.
They are used to engage or dis­
engage locks (4). Put locking
handles back into the glove com­
partment after use.
Lowering the soft top:
A wet or frozen top must not be
folded, until thawed and dry.
Open side windows or doors before
raising or lowering the soft top.
1. Unlock rear bow (2) and
compartment cover (3) by rotat­
ing lever (1) to position C. Lever
will automatically return to posi­
tion B. If the rear bow cannot be
raised in this position, move
lever (10) to position E.
2. Lift up rear bow as high as it
will go. In doing this, be sure
the rear window is folded inward
free of kinks.
3. Open top storage compartment
cover (3).
4. Disengage top framework at
front by turning locks (4)
inwards. Remove handle after
turning lock.

Soft Top

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