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09-15-2008, 12:10 PM
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500 SL - Trunk Lid Struts - Help !
I am trying to replace my trunk lid struts on a 1993 500SL. I cannot figure out how to disconnect the upper portion of the struts to disconnect them from the lid hinge. Any help appreciated !
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09-15-2008, 01:18 PM
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Those are ball end struts, if I remember correctly. If so, you just pop them off with a screwdriver.
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09-15-2008, 01:48 PM
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Thanks for the reply. Your idea is spot on for the lower connections. The upper connections are totally different and I still cannot visibly figure out how they detach. It doesn't appear that there is anything to pry upwards or off in order to get the upper mount to release. Also, there doesn't seem to be any kind of a release button.
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09-15-2008, 03:02 PM
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I replied on other thread. There is a band you see across the strut (above where it pivots on the ball), use a screwdriver to pop that band off, then the pivot will "fall" right off.
Gilly
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09-15-2008, 03:42 PM
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Thanks Gilly,
You also are describing removal procedure for the bottom portion of the struts. The upper portion is a completely different type of connection - i.e. no thin wire "band" to pull away causing it to let go of the connector. I will try to take a photo of it this evening, maybe that will help...
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09-15-2008, 04:05 PM
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I'm sure it will, drawing a blank, but if you show it to me I have probably dealt with it.
Gilly
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09-16-2008, 06:56 PM
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Here is a pic I found:
http://catalog.peachparts.com/RenderScriptTemplate.epc?_cmd=epccat_VehicleAAA&cookieID=2GS14GK6B2GS14H3O3&yearid=1991%40%401991&makeid=MB%40%40MB%40%40X&modelid=300%2DSL%2D001%40%40300SL&catid=O%40%40Body+Mechanical+%26+Trim&mode=PA&subcatid=O2064@@Trunk+Strut&source=www.peachparts.com&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop In that end opposite the ball end, you can use a small hokk and that clip on the end will pull away a fraction of an inch, then the end will come off. You might have to push up slightly on the trunk lid so it will come off. Gilly
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#8
09-17-2008, 06:09 PM
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Finally got the upper connectors disconnected. I had to slide a screwdriver straight under the upper portion of the three-way clamp on the top of the strut and twist for it to release. I never would have guessed that is how it would release. (Of course it had to be easier than it looked.)
Unfortunately, the hardest part has just begun. The struts need to be compressed somehow. With the trunklid fully up, the struts need compressed a few inches. With the trunklid in a lower position, they would need to be compressed even more. The passenger side is going to be a huge nightmare since the gas filler neck is completely in the way. Any idea on how to compress them using rope or wire so that the struts can still be attached onto their connectors while being compressed?
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