Rear spring removal, R230 350SL, 2005

[Windowstew]

Hi there,
Could anyone please tell me how to remove the rear spring as the original one has snapped.
Many thanks,
Windowstew.

 

[LostKiwi]

Here's the official way.
Once you have the strut out you'll need to dismantle it using spring compressor.

 

[Windowstew]

Hi LostKiwi,
Thanks ever so much for sending those instructions.
It was a bit of a long job, but I would never have managed without your help.
You are a star.
Cheers.

 

[00slk]

Hi LostKiwi,
Thanks ever so much for sending those instructions.
It was a bit of a long job, but I would never have managed without your help.
You are a star.
Cheers.

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