1987 mercedes benz 560 sl

1987 MERCEDES BENZ 560SL
112,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD
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TANKER01
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removing the hardtop on my 1987 mercedes 560 sl. the back latch will not release completly
Jan 13, 2011 at 5:07 AM
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HCUK
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I have the same year/model. You will need at least 3 people to get it off. Two people holding the top, and one person engaging and releasing the latch. Keep trying till you get it off. I have had this problem in the past and the only advice I can give you is to grease the entire assembly once you get the hard top off and it should work fine from then on. Good luck
Feb 2, 2011 at 3:21 PM
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