R171 SLK - Chapter 8 - Refill The Hydraulic Pump

In Chapter 8 of our complete DIY series, Klaus from Top Hydraulics, Inc. walks you through the essential process of refilling the hydraulic pump reservoir and bleeding air from the entire convertible top system on the 2005–2011 SLK-Class (R171). With practical demonstrations (tilting the pump for easy access, and safe cycling techniques) Klaus shows how straightforward this is once the hard work of cylinder replacements is done - leaving you with a refreshed, leak-free vario-roof that operates like new. Mercedes P/N: A171 800 01 48 Also known as: A171 800 00 30 Refill with Mercedes Hydraulic Fluid - P/N: 000 989 91 03 Safety reminders: avoid over-cycling without breaks (risks electronics damage); never run the motor dry or when soaked with oil. Tools you'll need: Narrow-tipped syringe, 4mm Allen wrench, Torx T30 driver, flat screwdriver/trim tools (for access), plastic bag/rags, 2x4 wood prop, optional squirt bottle. Complete this chapter, and your SLK's hydraulic system will be fully purged, pressurized, and ready for decades of effortless top-down enjoyment—congratulations on finishing the upgrade! Head to https://www.tophydraulics.com/ for rebuilt and upgraded parts, helpful diagrams, expert support, and to wrap up your project perfectly. Share your final results—we're rooting for you! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more tutorial videos - thanks for following the series, and enjoy that flawless hardtop! #MercedesSLK #R171 #SLK350 #SLK55 #HydraulicRefill #BleedSystem #ConvertibleTopRepair #HardTopConvertible #DIYMercedes #VarioRoof #TopHydraulics #SLKRepair