Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1984, Owner'S Manual

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Hardtop
Removal or attachment of the hard­
top is best done in a MERCEDES-
BENZ service station, although this
can be carried out by 2 persons.
The soft top must be completely
dry before it is placed in the stor­
age compartment.
To remove or attach the hardtop,
find two locking handles in a bag
stowed in the glove compartment.
They are used to engage or
disengage the locks in windshield
header bar and behind the doors
(11). Put locking handles back into
the glove compartment after use.
The hardtop is secured at 5 attach­
ment points:
Front = two locks in windshield
header bar
Side = one lock behind each
door (11)
Rear = bow lock
Removal of hardtop:
1. Disconnect plug and socket of
the heated rear window in the
R-H rear compartment.
2. Place lever (1) in position B,
lever (10) in position E.
3. Turn side locks (11) rearwards to
the stop with locking handles.
4. Insert locking handles into wind­
shield header bar locks and turn
inwards.
Remove locking handles.
5. With one person on each side,
first lift at rear, then at front and
carry top rearward off vehicle.
6. Return lever (1) to position A,
lever (10) to position D.
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