89-300ce trunk lid adjust - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

89-300ce · #1 03-30-2004, 10:30 AM

My trunk lid is a little high at the passenger side, near the rear window corner. I can't find the adjustment for this. Where the hinge attaches to the trunk lid seems to allow for horizintal adjustment only. Is there a vertical adjustment at the other end of the hinge? Do I have to remove the 'C' pillar cover to get to it from inside the car?

Thanks
Jorg

dakota · #2 03-30-2004, 11:34 PM

The adjusment of the trunk is outlined in job 88-520. Under the parcel shelf is a bearing bracket for the hinge that has an eccentric bolt.

89-300ce · #3 03-31-2004, 05:48 PM

Thanks Steve,

Just found it on the CD. I never seem to know where to look. Anyone ever remove the parcel shelf? I've had a hard time removing some interior panels before, even though the manual made it out to be easy. With my luck I'll break more than I'll fix. I have a hard time with clips and plastic fittings.

Thanks
Jorg

Ferdman · #4 03-31-2004, 05:58 PM

Jorg, it's not only you that has problems with the various MB plastic clips. Those 15 year old plastic clips tend to be brittle and break quite easily.

dakota · #5 03-31-2004, 06:43 PM

I've never removed the parcel shelf and I don't see any job for doing so. I guess I'd start with the rear seats (Group 91) and work from there. Also, 68-449 shows how to remove the C-pillar trim (more plastic tabs). ----Ah, just found it - Job 68-458 R&I of Hatrack. ------

I know what you mean about the old plastic parts that break easily. When I purchased my coupe, many of the plastic trim coverings around the base of the front seats were cracked and broken. But I was amazed that the cost to replace them was not too great...about $10 each piece.

Also, you might find my Index a bit easier to use when finding things in the CDs. You can download it here. if you haven't already done so. Simple setup instructions are contained in the ReadMe file that comes with it.

89-300ce · #6 04-01-2004, 10:38 AM

Fred,

Tell me about it. When I removed my drivers door panel I had instructions to carefully pull the panel straight up or I would break the clips. Didn't help. Broke some anyway. So frusterating. One thing I learned is not to work on any platic when its cold. I actually use a heat gun on plastic plugs at the engine sensors since I broke some trying to remove them when they were cold.

Steve,
Yes I do have your index and it is marvelous. Should be included by MBUSA. I just didn't expect to find trunk adjustment in interior jobs. I guess I'll figure it out eventually.

I'm always amazed at how cheap most of the parts for the MB are. I just picked up a lever arm that moves the wind deflector of the sunroof down as it closes. The piece is stainless with intricate plastic mounts on either side. I fully expected $50-$70cdn. and would have accepted $100 for that part from GM. It was $7.00cdn. Unbelievable when you look at the part.

I'm stunned that some parts on my car were fixed with duct tape and glue when the proper part was available for less than $5.00 from the dealer, and in many cases that includes shipping from Germany.

I also have a 79 International Scout and would love to walk into a dealer to buy parts.

Steve
I see you have a K100RT. I've been without a bike for about 10 years now and often think about getting back into it, just can't see myself on a Harley or rice rocket though. Did the K100 turn out to be as durable as they seemed they would be when they first came out?

dakota · #7 04-01-2004, 02:47 PM

The trunk lid adjustment is job 88-520 (Body panels), and I found the parcel shelf (or hatrack as they call it in the title) R&I is job 68-458 (Interiors). Wasn't sure you caught that I edited my previous message.

As for the K100RT, it has been a great bike, even though I haven't riden much in the last few years. It was one of the first K-bikes imported into the country in the summer of 1984. Had a couple of factory fixes (foot peg vibration, ground wire problem) and the only other service items have been the starter engagement gear (replaced with better design), a leaking seal in the oil/coolant pump, and a loose connection on the speedo gauge. Other than the above mention items, it has been virtually bomb proof for over 90,000 miles and it still feels as tight as when it was new.

I really couldn't be happier with the bike. Kinda like my coupe!