The specially designed o-ring in this kit is composed of Nitrile rubber, which is impervious to the Mercedes hydraulic fluid--unlike the OEM parts and competitors' parts. This repair should last a lifetime.
Yes, this project IS easy enough for DIYers. Just ask any of our THOUSANDS of satisfied customers. In a recent customer-satisfaction survey, 100 percent of responding customers indicated that this project was simple to do, the manual was easy to understand, and that many years later the o-rings are still working perfectly.
This kit is for the top-locking actuator (above the headliner) for the following vehicles built on the Mercedes R171 chassis:
Kit includes one Nitrile o-ring, which replaces the defective factory polyurethane u-cup seal, and a 7-page set of illustrated instructions.
For repair of Mercedes Benz part number:
170 800 0072 / 170 800 00 72 / 1708000072 (Front lock to windshield)
Please see our other auctions for a special tool for refilling your hydraulic pump once you've rebuilt your leaking actuators. Ebay item number 281845404099. (Indicated for the R170 chassis, but will also work with the R171 chassis.)
We ship quickly (daily) and stand behind our products with a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. Highly competitive shipping, too. (We ship by USPS--and will provide you a tracking number.)
Thank you for considering our products and thank you in advance for your order.