The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class R170 (1996–2004) was Mercedes's first-generation SLK roadster, introducing the retractable hardtop to the segment, offered with four- and six-cylinder engines including a supercharged variant. The 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) factory service manual documents the specific engine and retractable hardtop mechanism for this model year.
Engine and Retractable Hardtop Service
The R170's engine requires the correct oil specification and timing service documented in the factory manual, including the supercharged variant's specific service requirements, along with the retractable hardtop's hydraulic and electrical diagnostic procedures.
What This SLK-Class (R170) Manual Covers
- Engine-specific service specs including supercharged variant (where applicable)
- Retractable hardtop mechanism diagnostic and repair procedures
- Manual or automatic transmission fluid specification and service
- Complete electrical diagrams for all trim levels
