LoudAccord

The rear hatch struts aren't holding the lid up very well any more, figure I'll change them. Has anyone done this themselves? Any special MB tools needed or is this nice and easy?

also, is this the right part?

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...tch_strut.html

and what is the difference between a tailgaate strut and a hatch strut?

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...ate_strut.html

This is for a 2003 ML350 btw.

Thanks!!

ML 500 mz

If you can breathe, you can change the support struts.

You'll need a small screw driver to pry off the spring clips on the old struts. One at each end, top and bottom. Once off, just snap the new struts in place. Note: replace new struts exactly as old ones were installed, ie, there is a top & buttom.

XboxMeister

Yep, easy-peasy. Did this myself on my 99 ML430. Hardest part was holding up the door while I did it (didn't have someone to help or a good way to prop it open at the time). Still took no more than 5 mins. Got my struts on Ebay and they do a great job holding up the door.

Good luck!

XBM

LoudAccord

You guys were 100% right... I changed them in about 10 min total.

MinnBobber

Hi,
are hood struts just as easy for DIY?

Are they available on ebay also?? Azautohaus has them for about $24 each.
what kind of prices on ebay?
thanks