This is an easy fix to the typical issue of boot partition (ski-bag) that would lose pressure over time and causes a fault when trying to operate the soft top. Thank you for watching, liking and subscribing, please refer to the video description for the link to the Gas Struts.
There you go: www.ebay.com.au/itm/154503364640?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=msyORvOIRuK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=VftSBydbT7C&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Wow, that is a simple fix. Mercedes gets a bad review for costly repairs and maintenance but if you have the basic skills and tools you can achieve a lot for only the price of the parts and your time. How is the convertible roof repair holding up. Another excellent video.
Hi Allan, thank you for the positive feedback. As for the A209 convertible top adhesive us for the seam, I think a high heat waterproof adhesive might be a better choice as sunlight and heat might affect the top fabric adhesive. But the process would be similar.
Very helpful, thanks. I had to replace these on my 2013 E class. I found that I could put a vice grip on the safety switch which allowed me to open the back of the deck and rear window up and then replace these over the fender from the top rather than working in the dark and hard to get to trunk space., just remember to pop off the vice grip when installed.
@@BenzAddiction I just see that when you install the struts they are not in the same direction of assembly as when disassembly. My question was: is it important? Thank you very much
Great, great super helpful video, and the duct tape on the bolt was genius. You are a true engineer
Thanks Andy, enjoy your Mercedes-Benz!
This is an easy fix to the typical issue of boot partition (ski-bag) that would lose pressure over time and causes a fault when trying to operate the soft top. Thank you for watching, liking and subscribing, please refer to the video description for the link to the Gas Struts.
Thank you sooo much! After 30 mins I was happy! Hi from Sydney!❤
Good day mate, thank you and don't forget to subscribe. From sunshine state 😉
Your instruction got me through it with ease. Thanks for posting!
Thanks mate, Enjoy your convertible Benz!
Had the same issue on my A207 E-Class Cabriolet, worked the same. Thanks for the helpful video!
@@therealchemfreak You are welcome 😊
Hey man lovely video but i cant for love of god finds these struts so i can receive them in Spain. And how to open the partition. Thanks
There you go: www.ebay.com.au/itm/154503364640?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=msyORvOIRuK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=VftSBydbT7C&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
You didn't show it, but does the bolt directly replace the little plastic thing?
Yes it does, pick a skinnier bolt and use tape arround it to avoid noise, still works great no issue.
Thanks
Mime make a loud clanging, when the cover closing..??
See if the rubber bump stops are intact...
Wow, that is a simple fix. Mercedes gets a bad review for costly repairs and maintenance but if you have the basic skills and tools you can achieve a lot for only the price of the parts and your time.
How is the convertible roof repair holding up.
Another excellent video.
Hi Allan, thank you for the positive feedback. As for the A209 convertible top adhesive us for the seam, I think a high heat waterproof adhesive might be a better choice as sunlight and heat might affect the top fabric adhesive. But the process would be similar.
Very helpful, thanks. I had to replace these on my 2013 E class. I found that I could put a vice grip on the safety switch which allowed me to open the back of the deck and rear window up and then replace these over the fender from the top rather than working in the dark and hard to get to trunk space., just remember to pop off the vice grip when installed.
Great work 👏
Thank you for the great video. What is the part number for the pin?
Hi, sorry, Don't know.
How did you lay down the ski bag? Thank you.
Hi, just pull it down, if the struts are good it should stay in the position.
Why didn't your struts mount in the same direction as at the beginning of the video?
Shouldn't they be so?
@@BenzAddiction I just see that when you install the struts they are not in the same direction of assembly as when disassembly. My question was: is it important? Thank you very much
What is a strut part number? Please let me know . Or eBay links for part please. Thank you in advance
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@@BenzAddiction fixed my car. Thank you
@@vijeshnaik7371 you are welcome
great video and helped me sort a mates roof issues thankyou
You are welcome 😊
You are a saviour thank you.
Thanks mate :)
Thank you
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Or eBay link for parts please
www.ebay.com.au/itm/154503364640?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=msyORvOIRuK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=VftSBydbT7C&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@BenzAddiction thank you buddy
Thanks 🙏
You are welcome 😊
How did you bring it down?
You will need to pull it off from one way, that's it.
@@BenzAddictionThank you. Can I ziptie the micro switch on the left of the partition to see if the switch is bad?
@HungNguyen-sb1yu why not, make sure you won't break it though...