Trunk Lock
12-14-2009, 04:56 PM
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2001 CLK 320
If you pull down the arm rest, theres a piece of plastic between you and the trunk. I broke that with a hammer (it breaks cleanly and its as if there was never anything there) and had my very small friend climb through to pull the trunk release. I then had to order a new electronic trunk lock and replace it. Breaking the plastic was my last resort after playing with my key and lock for a couple hours and trying to get through the first aid hole. Good Luck
12-14-2009, 10:37 PM
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for future reference
leave one of the back seats unlocked, as in, pull the release lever in the trunk so that one of the seats can lean forward. I rarely have anyone ride in the back seat so why not keep one of them unlocked so if the trunk lock fails....ta dah!
12-15-2009, 01:08 AM
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Preventive maintenance: Use the metal key to open the trunk and driver's door whenever you do a B-service. The lock jambs up when it hasn't been used for decades.
