Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on July 24, 2003, 10:01:46

Title: Hard top
Post by: n/a on July 24, 2003, 10:01:46

Help! How do I dismount the rear locks from the hard top ??

I got it of. Inside the 2 pins (7 mm)there is one 5 mm pin. I had to drill it out.

Title: Re: Hard top
Post by: Douglas on July 24, 2003, 10:23:30

i believe you turn them (clockwise?) until the handles are perpendicular to the sides

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
#018260

Title: Re: Hard top
Post by: Cees Klumper on July 24, 2003, 14:00:27

You may be referring to how to get the locks off the hardtop once the hardtop is off the body. As I recall reading in another post (have not done this myself) is you have to drive out the metal pins (carefully).

Title: Re: Hard top
Post by: dwilli3038 on July 24, 2003, 19:55:43

I was able to remove the metal pins py pullong them out with locking plyers

Daryl
'64 230 SL

Title: Re: Hard top
Post by: ted280sl on July 25, 2003, 07:26:31

Arne,
  In order to remove the rear hardtop locks the pins need to be removed. They can be pulled out but, do it very carefully or you will brake to latch. I understand that is an expensive part. Once the pins are out the plastic cones can easily be removed exposing a nut which will release the entire latch mechanism. It is a good idea to replace the plastic cones while you have this in pieces.
Regards,
Ted
1969 280SL
In the body shop being re-painted