03 CL55 AMG trunk struts
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03 CL55 AMG trunk struts
Couple of questions; my trunk opens a little ****-eyed and only opens about half way. I'm presuming the struts probably need replacing (any advice on oem vs others appreciated). It seems like on the carfax report the car has been in twice for the non symmetrical opening. Is that an easy fix?
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Here is a thread on dirt cheap replacement struts. That is if your trunk lid wont stay open.
Trunk Struts for CL55, CL500, CL63 W215 for $10.00 USD
The cockeyed and half opening part part is that your hydraulic opener is out of fluid, this is a common problem. There are Youtube videos on how to refill them but the fluid will end up leaking out again.
Trunk Struts for CL55, CL500, CL63 W215 for $10.00 USDThe cockeyed and half opening part part is that your hydraulic opener is out of fluid, this is a common problem. There are Youtube videos on how to refill them but the fluid will end up leaking out again.
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The problem is with the hydraulic pump if opening is noisy, slow or unequal. As noted above the fluid leaks out as the O-Rings start to wear dry out. The pump sits under the battery in a compartment. It can easily be refilled with hydraulic fluid. Search or you-tube for videos showing how. I have to top mine off every 12-18 months.
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