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Cargo cover will not retract. Help.

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Old 02-17-2019, 02:27 PM
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Cargo cover will not retract. Help.

The cargo cover on my 08 ML350 will no longer retract. What can I do to fix this?
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With the release flap, try to pry it open.
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The cover has come out of the casing. Is there still a way to fix?
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The cover has come out of the casing. Is there still a way to fix?
So you opened it?
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No, I did not. The cover came out when it stopped retracting. I don't know what the release flap is or where to begin to fix it.
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I misinterpreted what you were referring to. I thought you meant the cargo area trap door.

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I don't think you can really fix these, but if you want to try they operate like a roller blind in your house. So there is spring tension on the center rod at all times, meaning you'll have to twist it when reassembling to make sure it still has tension.

I'm sure you can take apart the end covers and take it apart, but it's probably full of springs and plastic parts.

I would just buy a used one. My truck didn't come with one and I paid $90 shipped on eBay. They are usually cheaper locally because they are a bit expensive to ship with USPS. Keep watching craigslist and one will pop up.
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Thanks, all!

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