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How to get the SL roof top on and off by your self |
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 Step 1: Go to your car |
 Step 2: Put down the windows. Now take off your jacket. |
 3. Loosen the roof top above the left right sun visor, turn the handle to the right |
 4. Loosen the roof top above the front right sun visor, turn the handle to the right |
 5. Put the handle in the bolt on the driver's side. Loosen the roof holder near the left door seat Do the same on the passenger side. |
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 6. Get the hood, get in the car, leave the driver's door open. Sit in the back, crouching down. Keep feet away from speakers. Slowly raise the top up and on your shoulders |
 7. Carefully move towards the driver door Steady the roof with your left hand. Hold your balance with your right hand. |
 8. Get out of the car holding the top on your shoulders. Be careful not to bang the roof on your car or dent the car of others. |
 9. Take the top to a good place for storage. Place a pillow or cushion on the ground (not visible). |
 10. Slowly lower the back to the ground or pillow. Move forward slowly to get out from under the top |
 11. Lower the front of the top carefully to the ground. Place pillows or cushions under the points contacting the ground. |
 12. Now you can drive and enjoy the sun with the convertible top off. |
Now for Putting the top back on
This is trickier. |
Rick & Oksana Shaddock
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It is always best to have someone to help you whenever possible.
Do not attempt this if you have any back problems or are under medical supervision.
We are not liable if you hurt yourself or your car doing this technique.
