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HELP WITH CONVERTABLE TOP - 10/10/2008 5:02:02 AM

LaMarr

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I HAVE AN 1982 380 SL I DON''T HAVE AN OWNERS MANUAL. TOOK HARD TOP OFF, BUT COULDN''T GET TO THE CONVERTABLE TOP.
HOW DO YOU RELEASE THE SURROUND METAL FLAP? HOW DO YOU PUT UP THE CONVERTABLE TOP?

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RE: HELP WITH CONVERTABLE TOP - 10/10/2008 7:27:12 AM

AZimmermann

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Hi - crank the handle behind the driver side seat either down towards the rear bench or up and forward towards the front of the vehicle. This should pop the cover over the convertible top. Fold the cover back all the way, pull op the canvas top and lift the rear end of it up high so you can close the lid again.

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RE: HELP WITH CONVERTABLE TOP - 10/10/2008 7:32:44 AM

LaMarr

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I DID THAT AND ONLY THE DRIVERS SIDE FLAP OR LIP RELEASED THE PASSANGER SIDE FLAP OR LIP DIDN''T RELEASE.

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RE: HELP WITH CONVERTABLE TOP - 10/10/2008 7:32:54 AM

AZimmermann

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If you can wait until the weekend, I''ll send you what the owners manual says about the whole process.

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RE: HELP WITH CONVERTABLE TOP - 10/10/2008 7:35:54 AM

LaMarr

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THANK YOU SO MUCH. DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN DOWNLOAD AN OWNERS MANUAL FROM?

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RE: HELP WITH CONVERTABLE TOP - 10/10/2008 8:00:44 AM

AZimmermann

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I don''t know if there is an electronic version of it... remember that these cars were built before the web or even PCs were available. I just ordered the Official shop-floor manual and should have that in house early next week. It comes with a CD, and may have a lot of info. mercedesmanuals.com

W-107
Mercedes-Benz 450SL, 450SLC, 380SL, 380 SLC, 560SL 1972-1989 Repair Manual

$54.00

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RE: HELP WITH CONVERTABLE TOP - 10/10/2008 8:11:58 AM

LaMarr

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OK THANKS, BUT LET ME KNOW IF YOU FIND ANYTHING ABOUT THE CONVERTABLE TOP. AGAIN THANKS

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RE: HELP WITH CONVERTABLE TOP - 10/12/2008 6:40:56 PM

AZimmermann

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send me your email address. I can''t attach stuff here.

Regards,

Andreas
zimihome@swbell.net