Mercedes-Benz Convertible Pump Replacement

Is your Mercedes-Benz convertible pump not running, and its fuse keeps blowing? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the convertible pump of your Mercedes-Benz.

Symptoms

Common symptoms indicating the convertible pump needs to be replaced:

• The convertible pump won’t run
• The convertible fuse keeps blowing
• The convertible relay burned up
• A leak from the convertible fluid reservoir or motor

What you will need

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Convertible Top Hydraulic Pump Fluid – Compatible with 1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230

Compatible with or fits: 1998 – 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230; Convertible Top Hydraulic Pump Fluid

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• Mercedes Convertible Top Pump
• Convertible Hydraulic Fluid – 1 litter
  Recommended fluids:
  • Pentosin CHF 11s Synthetic Hydraulic Fluids
  • Febi Bilstein Central Hydraulic Oils 02615
  • Mercedes OEM Fluid 0009899103
• Flathead screwdriver
• 10mm – 15 mm Metric Sockets
• Ratchet
• 5mm Allen key
• Fluid transfer pump or a large syringe

Procedure

1. Open the trunk and locate the convertible pump on the left side of the trunk.
2. Remove the plastic retainer screws. They simply pop out. Remove the panel.
3. Remove the tonneau cylinder locking pins. Remove the retainer from the lower pin with a flathead screwdriver.
4. Remove the upper pin and disconnect the cylinder. You don’t need to remove the cylinder completely. Simply move it to the side to make room to pull out the convertible top pump.
5. Remove the 10mm nut that secures the pump to the frame.
6. Remove the 10mm nut for the ground wire. It is located right behind the hydraulic lines. Disconnect the wire.
7. Lift the cover from the positive junction box. Remove the 10mm bolt and disconnect the positive cable.
8. Unplug the electrical connector. Squeeze the connection, then pull it to disconnect it from the pump.
9. Remove the three bolts on top of the plate with the hydraulic lines. This is also known as the manifold plate.
10. Pull up the manifold plate, then pull the hydraulic lines out one by one until all of them are removed. Hydraulic lines are completely disconnected.
11. Remove the hydraulic pump from the vehicle. The convertible pump removed.
12. Install the new convertible pump in reverse order. Connect the electrical connector’s negative and positive wires.
13. Connect all the hydraulic lines and tighten the three aluminum bolts. Don’t overtighten the bolts. These are aluminum bolts and can easily strip. It is not the pressure from the plate that prevents fluid leaks. The O rings are present at the tip of each line.
14. Remove the brass bolt on the side of the reservoir and use a syringe to fill up the reservoir. Once the reservoir is full, fluid will start to come out of the fill hole. All the lines should be connected at this point.
15. Reinstall and tighten the brass bolt by hand. Operate the convertible top two to three times.
16. Recheck the convertible top fluid level by looking at the side of the translucent reservoir. Add convertible top fluid as needed. The level will drop as you operate the top a couple of times. After a couple of top open/close operations, the air should be removed from the cylinders, at which point you shouldn’t lose any more fluid unless there is a leak.

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