drjbhall
5/28/2005 6:49:34 PM
I have an 87 560SL with 64K miles and am unable to remove the hard top for the summer season. All latches are released according to the Mercedes directions and the top is loose except for the center rear. I have read postings on this site indicating that the problem is probably the safety catch. The temporary solution was to have two people gently lift the top and have a third person take a screwdriver and release the safety catch.
My question is how do you get to the safety catch and where do you place the screwdriver?? I hate to be stupid, but would really like to get the top off for the summer. First time ever to have this problem. Thanks so much for your help!
Jim Hall email:
jimhall@adamember.net
buckeye560
5/28/2005 9:18:02 PM
Make sure the lever is in the corret release position.
Most likely the problem is your safety release is not puling back far enough. First you need to get the top off by having two people lift and gently rock the top (with the safety release lever in the correct position) while you work the screw driver.
I had the same problem last year with my 87 560sl. Once off I added some washers to act as a spacer on the cable to cause the lever to pull back farther.
MB/TECHMAN
6/17/2005 11:03:21 PM
yes rthe cables out of adjustment need 3 people to get it off ,,2 outside while 1 person gets i pick ..to undo the pin in the middle ...then adjust cable on drivers side after..
