Originally Posted by
vanislandjanice@gmail.com
Yes, we did follow the video and we are using the crossfire tool. I have now ordered a 10mm with a bent end that will maybe enable us to turn it further without hitting that metal bracket. What is weird is that it worked fine when the salesman did it. The cam is vertical now so I can only attach the wrench at about a 12:00 position and I can only bet a half turn. Hopefully the wrench with the different end will help
Sounds like you are using a WRENCH and not the Top Tool that Mercedes intended for you to use. The shape down by the "nut" end is critical, you must have that curve.
If you ARE using the right tool, know that, as you pull the tool towards you, you must pull hard enough to
LIFT THE LID, slightly, it is
HEAVY.
Watch my video to know which way to move the cam.
Pictures of tool options:
OEM Crossfire Tool (that lacks the Hex Key for the Bow latch so you had to go to a dealer to get the top fully closed):
Proper Mercedes tool that I carry:
Crappy Mercedes tool that ya gotta cut some of the hex key off in order to latch/unlatch the bow. The hex key is circled in red cause it's too long for Crossfires!
