[R129 SL] Hydraulic Cylinders

[Oldbenz1 at aol.com]

Hello to all list members.  I'm new to the list and recently bought a  '92 
500SL. Seller was honest and  and pointed out prior to sale that  all but one of 
the hydraulic cylinders that operate the convertible top had been  replaced.  
You guessed it, now that one remaining original cylinder is  leaking and must 
be replaced.  I've found a source for rebuilt cylinders at  a good price, but 
need some help with the actual replacement job  (planning to do it myself).  
Is the repair manual for the R129 posted  on the web?  Failing that, can 
someone walk me thru the procedure?   Also- being a closed hydraulic system, I 
assume it must be bled to remove air  after replacing the cylinder- need to know 
how to do that, and also what  type of fluid to use and where the filler tube 
is.  Thanks in advance for  any input.
Rich Splaine 



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