Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016

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Fri 25 Apr 2025 13:12
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016 - barney100
I need to half open the roof to lubricate etc but it won’t stay. Local dealers say a special tool is needed but won’t sell me one…too dangerous they tell me. Any ideas?
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Fri 25 Apr 2025 14:20
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016 - badbusdriver

Could you disconnect the battery when it is half way open?

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Fri 25 Apr 2025 15:55
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016 - Orb>>.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=COY1q2GmRUE

Google and others are your amiga(S)

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Fri 25 Apr 2025 18:45
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016 - Orb>>.

Tool available on ebay, search with your model number.

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Fri 25 Apr 2025 20:43
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016 - elekie&a/c doctor
The official MB tool costs around £200 . It’s basically an adjustable support bar with attachments at each end to lock it onto the roof and top windscreen panel . Most people seem to fabricate some kind of broom handle with brackets. Think the part # is 230 589 046 300 .
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Wed 30 Apr 2025 08:27
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016 - Stackman II

My 2010 E-class Cabrio roof will just stop mid-opening when you release the button.

Out of interest, what are you using to lubricate the mechanism?

Ought to give mine some TLC.

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Wed 30 Apr 2025 10:49
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016 - Orb>>.

A quick search will tell you which different lubes to use on the various parts that need it.

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Wed 30 Apr 2025 12:14
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016 - barney100

White lithium grease for the hinges and silicone for the seals. Keeping the roof clean with a Dr Beckmanns carpet cleaner form the supermarket after cleaning and sealing.

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Mon 5 May 2025 10:41
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - E class 2016 - barney100

My previous one was stolen and indeed the roof stayed open for maintenance but the replacement...a 2016...dosen't. I've contacted the supplying dealers and they will not help. They say it is too dangerous and only a mechanic can do it safely with their special tool. I've managed to get to some hinges and rubbers and hope to figure a way to get to them all.

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