Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Operator's Manual page 124

Locking Hardtop Manually
In case of malfunction, the hardtop
can also be locked manually.
A combination open-end/Allen-head
wrench in the vehicle tool kit is
required for this job.
1. Open left and right access
covers (1) in the trunk by
pushing up and removing.
2. Place open-end wrench on lever
marked in red.
Push the hard top down (2) and
using the open - end wrench,
lock the hard top in the following
sequence:
1. Left lock to first notch
2. Right lock to second notch
3. Left lock to second notch
Press the open-end wrench down
(3) only until the lock audibly
engages.
3. Pivot sun visors to side.
Remove left and right caps (4).
Warning!
Do not place your hands between
the hardtop and the body while the
hardtop is being locked. Serious
personal injury may occur.
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