Danoh1

Hello all. My first post. I'm a long time gear head and car enthusiast. Just made a deal on an 04 CL600. It's out of state and had some vandalism done to it. Got a good deal because of the damage, and I think I can fix all the small things. Needs an outside mirror, cup holder, ashtray lid. Mostly little stuff.

However, the inside trunk mechanism is damaged. I'm confident I can fix it, based on what I've read.

My direct question is...is there a way to get the trunk to close for transport? The hydraulic line has been cut. The motor is making noise. I think it is all there. Just not working.

Any tips or tricks to get it to close?

Dr Matt

You should be able to just push it closed. The hydraulics just open and close it so without them it should operate like a manual trunk.

Danoh1

Cool. Ok. The dealership acted like it would close. Sounds like they just need to give it a little umph.

Danoh1

Just talked to dealer/seller. He said the trunk latch is "closed" and the trunk won't close. Says he's afraid if he forces closed, it won't open again. I've asked for a picture. I'm thinking just move the latch open. He's probably not a mechanic.

Ill post pic when I get it tomorrow.

ItalianJoe1

If the latch has been closed, it should open if they try to open the trunk via the remote, button on the driver door, or key in the trunk lid. Shouldn't be any special deal there.

The key method might be the only way if there was wiring damage or the PSE air system is out, all of which can effect the latch in different ways.

Danoh1

Great. Thanks. I have pics. Have to get them off the phone.

I'll see if they can use the key.

Put key in, turn key to right take control and lock. Then left to unlock. Close trunk. Correct?

Danoh1

Pics of the new to me CL600 trunk mechanism.

tusabes

Here is the trunk hydraulics

This is separate from the powered latch which is pneumatic not hydraulic

tusabes

There is also a procedure to manually unlatch the trunk if the key or pneumatics don't work

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220...r-without.html

I would do this while the lid is open as you have easy access to everything , before trying to close and lock the lid , that way you can get easy access to reopen if it won't open using the key or pneumatic latch once you do close and lock it

For transport they can just use bungee cord the trunk closed , even while Unlatched

LynnBilodeau

Either way, you probably want to unplug that motor, or if you know which fuse controls it, unplug it (unless it ALSO controls something else). Just my opinion, but I wouldn't want it to run without fluid.

Danoh1

Thanks for all the help. Got the truck to close. It's going on the transporter tomorrow. Should be here Wednesday.