TRUNK LID PROBLEM
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TRUNK LID PROBLEM
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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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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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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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Last edited by COOPERDB; Nov 14, 2018 at 02:52 AM.
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CLK W209
What did they charge you for those parts, if you dont mind? I’ve still both springs, but they’re now adjusted to the maximum effect slot, and if I’m parked on a steep incline, or if it’s windy, the boot can sometimes fall down on my head!
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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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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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Last edited by COOPERDB; Nov 14, 2018 at 11:09 PM.
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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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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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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.
.
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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