TIPS: Using Wrench to Open convertible Manually
TIPS: Using Wrench to Open convertible Manually
Okay guys forget the days of trying to use the special chrysler tool to open your convertible.
Today i decided to explore more and found out the easiest ways to open it under a minute and half. This is always good in an emergency (we all know how our crossfire can act sometimes )
6mm Hench key- $3
10mm Duralast wrench (not really thin) - $5
With the 10mm wrench you should be able to do the same job for this multipurpose tool 5140795AA.
Tried it in my 2005 model and it works great.
Hope it helps someone like me that was going to spend over $160 for that multipurpose key.
Today i decided to explore more and found out the easiest ways to open it under a minute and half. This is always good in an emergency (we all know how our crossfire can act sometimes )
6mm Hench key- $3
10mm Duralast wrench (not really thin) - $5
With the 10mm wrench you should be able to do the same job for this multipurpose tool 5140795AA.
Tried it in my 2005 model and it works great.
Hope it helps someone like me that was going to spend over $160 for that multipurpose key.
Last edited by cojoman; 07-01-2015 at 11:59 PM.
Re: TIPS: Using Wrench to Open convertible Manually
Or, get an all in one tool for $20 : 2088990080 - Key - ES#1746403
or here : http://mercedespartscenter.com/parts...FQqsaQodesMDpQ
EDIT: ECS Tuning has increased the price, now about $35 including shipping.
or here : http://mercedespartscenter.com/parts...FQqsaQodesMDpQ
EDIT: ECS Tuning has increased the price, now about $35 including shipping.
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Re: TIPS: Using Wrench to Open convertible Manually
Okay guys forget the days of trying to use the special chrysler tool to open your convertible.
Today i decided to explore more and found out the easiest ways to open it under a minute and half. This is always good in an emergency (we all know how our crossfire can act sometimes :rolleyes: )
6mm Hench key- $3
10mm Duralast wrench (not really thin) - $5
With the 10mm wrench you should be able to do the same job for this multipurpose tool 5140795AA.
Tried it in my 2005 model and it works great.
Hope it helps someone like me that was going to spend over $160 for that multipurpose key.
Today i decided to explore more and found out the easiest ways to open it under a minute and half. This is always good in an emergency (we all know how our crossfire can act sometimes :rolleyes: )
6mm Hench key- $3
10mm Duralast wrench (not really thin) - $5
With the 10mm wrench you should be able to do the same job for this multipurpose tool 5140795AA.
Tried it in my 2005 model and it works great.
Hope it helps someone like me that was going to spend over $160 for that multipurpose key.
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Made multipurpose convertible top opening tool for $10
With the manual wrench for opening the convertible top getting near impossible to find I did some online research. Found a 10 MM Park Tool bicycle wrench 1/8" thick on for $8.50. Needed a longer handle to use on toneau cover so found 8" metal HVAC ( https://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/ductwork/ductwork-fittings/double-end-drive-cleats-duct-fitting/70000081lq/p-1444432276904-c-14260.htm?tid=-1381034447118242560&ipos=18about $1. Wrench fits tight into for cavity of the connector , added a little epoxy to be safe and now have a tool that will do what the $150 OEM tool will do for under ten dollars.
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