CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

Damn Seats Are Rattling

Old Apr 6, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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Angry Damn Seats Are Rattling

PLEASE HELP!

I can't stand it anymore! I have had my CLK 430 for a year and I understood the squeaks and quirks, but the rattling in my passenger side seat is finally so annoying, I can't bear it any longer...argh!!!!

Specifically, the back of the seat, is moving and causing the headrest to rattle against its housing. I know this is the problem because I when I hold the seat still, all the rattling stops (ahhhh).

PLEASE someone tell me how to tighten up the ENTIRE seat.

This is WAR!

Thank you!

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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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tape it up
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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Believe me, if that is the answer...ghetto or not...I would. It is out of control...LOL
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Get a nice round 250lb woman to sit there @ all times. should hold it nice and steady.
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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Get a nice round 250lb woman to sit there @ all times
won't be hard to find with our ride
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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I have the same rattle. The dealer keeps telling me theres nothing wrong. For christs sake, my car is there every week, you think they could quiet the headrest down!
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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Maybe I should just pimp it out...take out the seats and put in the ones with DVD screens in the back...

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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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Make sure the seat back lever that moves the seat forward is fully seated. Mine don't drop all the way back down and the passenger seat rattles even more that way.
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