Replace rubber grommet around trunk lock
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1999 CLK 320
Replace rubber grommet around trunk lock
Have a '99 CLK: The rubber grommet around the trunk lock is coming apart. A replacement grommet cost $3.00. The dealer wants $100 to do the labor. Is this something that can be done rather easily or should I check with a body repair shop to get a better price for the labor?
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Have a '99 CLK: The rubber grommet around the trunk lock is coming apart. A replacement grommet cost $3.00. The dealer wants $100 to do the labor. Is this something that can be done rather easily or should I check with a body repair shop to get a better price for the labor?
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Thank, I thought it might be that simple, was just concern that there might be an alignment issue with the lock. I will scratch mark the bolt locations on the lock housing before loosing and removing the bolts.
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To the best of my knowledge, Black is the only color. Never thought to ask, since the OEM was black.
Removal of the old grommet (they now call it a seal) and installation of the new one was very easy. It took all of 15 minutes from the time I loosened the lock bolts till the time I closed the truck and admired my handy work. I then took my wife to dinner with the $100 I didn't give the dealer.
Removal of the old grommet (they now call it a seal) and installation of the new one was very easy. It took all of 15 minutes from the time I loosened the lock bolts till the time I closed the truck and admired my handy work. I then took my wife to dinner with the $100 I didn't give the dealer.
