remove the 2 screws that hold the console cover hinge
then inside the console pull up about 2" of the material from the bottom rear of the console - it should come up easily - there are two nuts there that must be removed.
then gently pry up the chrome plastic square trim that surrounds the shifter. Then gently pry up the outter plastic part around the shifter - there are two screws under there that must be removed.
Then it lifts out and the elect components have quick dicsonnects
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How do you put the top down on a Mercedes slk230? there should be a button on the middle console that operate the convertible, that's how i let my convertible down on my 1999 slk kompressor
The M111.974 engine fitted to the 2003 R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 uses the Eaton M45 Roots-type supercharger.
lube up the inside with wd-40 as much as possible then work it off by wiggling it from side to side
The SLK230 Kompressor has a 2.3 L (2295 cc) 197 hp I4 supercharged engine.The SLK320 has a 3.2 L (3199 cc) 218 hp V6 engine.
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There is no separate switch. It is unlocked when the car is unlocked.
Check the fuse, if power lock fuse is burnt, replace it.
Location of signal light control modual in 98 slk 230 mercedes
It's in a blue fabric bag, rolled up and secured with fabric ties, in the spare tire well.
lower left, under the dash, feel for it, with your hand, as it is flush to the bottom of the dash, left and forward
Gas cap needs to be retightened... there is air leak in the tank! Remove gas cap and retighten it Had this problem with my SLK230. Bought new gas cap off e-bay for half what dealer wanted and my problem was solved.