Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 219)

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Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
3 Hex-socket wrench
10 Protective cap
11 Screw for the retractable hardtop lock-
ing mechanism
̈ Take off protective cap 10 on the inner
side of the retractable hardtop.
̈ Turn the retractable hardtop’s locking
mechanism screw 11 with hex-socket
wrench 3 clockwise as far as it will go.
The screw will be difficult to turn.
The clasp will open and the retractable
hardtop will engage audibly.
̈ Turn the retractable hardtop’s locking
mechanism screw 11 with hex-socket
wrench 3 counterclockwise as far as it
will go.
The retractable hardtop will be locked.
̈ Put protective cap 10 back into the
opening and press down on it firmly.
̈ Place flat hands near edges (arrows)
and close trunk lid.