Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1984 Owner's Manual page 32

Soft Top
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5. Fold back soft top into its
storage compartment (5).
To avoid curling the edges of
the soft top, tuck in so that the
material is not stored with lifted
edges.
(6) under lock,
(7) under the left and right
hinge area,
(8) at the left and right side
area.
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6. Close top storage compartment
cover, making sure that both
sides (9) are locked.
Raising the soft top:
1. Rotate lever (1) to position C
and open storage compartment
cover (3).
2. Pull top out of compartment and
rest top framework against
windshield header bar.
While pulling top down tighten
framework by turning locks (4)
outwards. Remove locking
handles.
Close storage compartment
cover, making sure that both
sides are latched.
Rotate lever (10) to position D,
fold down rear bow until pin
locks in place, then tighten with
crank (1) (position A).