E220 Boot spring Adjustments

[makem73]

Hi my E220 Cabriolet boot used to auto lift but doesn't now. How do I adjust the boot lid springs?

Help.

Thanks

 

[Srdl]

You haven’t added something to it like a spoiler, for example. Extra weight can sometimes mess up the fine balance of the springs.

 

[makem73]

You haven’t added something to it like a spoiler, for example. Extra weight can sometimes mess up the fine balance of the springs.

No additions. I’ve read you can adjust the tension on the boot springs but no advice how to increase the tension.

 

[mioba]

Do not adjust the tension until you have cleaned and lubed the hinges

 

[makem73]

Do not adjust the tension until you have cleaned and lubed the hinges

Cleaned and lubricated hinges already just need to find out how to adjust the spring tension.

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Get in to the boot with a pice of strong cord , and put a loop over existing spring hook , will help if someone closed the boot a little at the same time .Then pull on it and use another hole in the bracket to tension the spring .If no extra holes then you will need a new spring .

 

[makem73]

I think I may have a newer model of spring in my boot

 

[DREAMER NO2]

You are right,, i have never seen those before,, but there again you never did said the post listing what model they were for .

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Makem you need to fill in your profile so members know what car you have

 

[makem73]

Makem you need to fill in your profile so members know what car you have

Yes I will ...being a new member I’m feeling my way around.
By the way it’s a 2015 E220 Cabriolet.

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Thats why i knew nothing about the spring after seeing the picture . But Welcome to the forum . Just keep looking in some one will came back to you soon ..

 

[makem73]

Thats why i knew nothing about the spring after seeing the picture . But Welcome to the forum . Just keep looking in some one will came back to you soon ..

Thanks for your help.
I’ll update my info today

 

[John Laidlaw]

on the 'ahem' other side there might be some help in here...
E-Class Cab boot opening assist. | Bodywork | Page 2 | MBClub UK - Bringing together Mercedes Enthusiasts

 

[makem73]

on the 'ahem' other side there might be some help in here...
E-Class Cab boot opening assist. | Bodywork | Page 2 | MBClub UK - Bringing together Mercedes Enthusiasts

Thanks looks like I’m getting closer