Convertible top will not go up, leaking hydraulic fluid?

1999 MERCEDES BENZ 500SL
51,000 MILES
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BOBBYSBAJA
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Need to know how much it will cost, parts and labor to repair cylinders and get top functional again…
Jun 6, 2023 at 9:13 PM
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These kinds of problems can range from $500.00 to $1,500.00 depending on what parts need to be replaced and then the top will need to be programmed. Here is how the hydraulic cylinder is replaced in the images below. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
Jun 7, 2023 at 11:14 AM
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