CLK 500 Cabriolet (209.475) V8-5.0L (113.968) (2006)
Trunk / Liftgate Lock: Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Trunk Lid Valet Lock Retrofitting
Date: July 2006
Order No.: P-I-88.50/52
Supersedes:
Group: 88
SUBJECT:
MODEL 209.456/465/475/476
MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 TRUNK LID VALET LOCK RETROFIT
WARNING
Do not disconnect the negative battery cable. Extensive reprogramming requirements are otherwise necessary. Wiring harnesses are therefore
electrically active.
Severe vehicle damage, personal injury, or death from electrical shock could result. Exercise extreme caution while executing these installation
instructions. Keep the ignition and radio powered OFF through the final test.
Note:
Retrofitting the trunk lid valet lock is a customer pay matter. Do not submit a warranty claim for retrofitting the trunk lid valet lock.
NOTICE!
Incorrect installation of connectors can result in damaged, bent pins.
Damaged, bent pins will result in component malfunction or failure.
Inspect connectors before and after installation.
A.
Preparing for the Installation
1.
Read these installation instructions in their entirety before proceeding.
2.
Unpack and compare the installation parts against the Parts Information list in Section E.
3.
Open the trunk.
4.
Remove the trunk lid paneling.
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See WIS document AR68.30-P-8150Q, Remove/install trunk lid paneling"
5.
Remove the trunk lid lock.
^
See WIS document AR88.50-P-5020Q, Remove/install and adjust trunk lid lock and locking eye"
6.
Remove the paneling on the left side of the trunk.
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See WIS document AR68.30-P-4600QA, Remove paneling in trunk"
B.
Retrofitting the Trunk Lid Valet Lock
1.
Remove the tab from the housing above the trunk lid lock tumbler: