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I have a 2003 CLK500 and the trunk lid has become a little

heavier to open and once open unless held it will slam down -

After doing a search and asking several people I am still not

sure if the problem requires new springs or new struts as I have

been told both are the problem -

Has anyone encountered this problem recently and how did you

fix it - springs or struts -


Thank-You
D.B.


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Update -

The W209 trunk lid uses a spring on each side

for tension to keep the lid up -

The right spring broke and the lid would not stay up -

I ordered new springs at the dealership -

They are only available in pairs -

The springs arrived 2 days later and after picking them

up I drove to Eastside Auto Salon in Bellevue where

Ben installed them - took all of 2 minutes a side -

Good as new -


Thank-You
D.B.


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HETPE3B

Are you referring to the gas lifters or the actual springs?

sailorben

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On my 2003 CLK500 there are only springs - one on each side -

They come two to a package when you order -

Un-installed the springs are about 5 inches long -

Not sure about other CLK500's but on mine there

is more than one hole to connect the springs so as

to adjust the tension - I was told at the dealership

that these holes were designed in to adjust

the tension - ie. - if the car has a rear spoiler or not -


Thank-You
D.B.


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I think the total was $33.05 which included tax -

The springs were not in stock and had to be ordered -

They arrived in two days -

You do not realize how heavy the trunk lid is until the

spring breaks and it slams down on your head -


Thank-You
D.B.


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HETPE3B

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Yes I have a coupe -

So the convertible trunk lid has struts / shocks...

No wonder I was getting different answers -


Thank-You
D.B.


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HETPE3B