Mercedes 320 CDI - Rattle from rear load space cover mechanism

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Thu 3 Aug 2017 17:24
Mercedes 320 CDI - Rattle from rear load space cover mechanism - Steveieb
My lovely MB 320 Avantgard Estate is such an impressive vehicle in so many ways but the perfection is spoilt by a rattle from the electric load space cover mechanism which is under tension and sprung loaded and is a source of noise irritation as it rattles over poor Rosd surfaces.

Is this a common fault with these estates and one that I have to live with?

The problem is evident whether the cover is in or out of use.

Many thanks
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Thu 3 Aug 2017 21:42
Mercedes 320 CDI - Rattle from rear load space cover mechanism - elekie&a/c doctor

Have you tried removing the whole load space cover and reel from the car?

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Fri 4 Aug 2017 09:58
Mercedes 320 CDI - Rattle from rear load space cover mechanism - Steveieb

Many thanks Elekie Doc. Will try your remedy.

Have you come across this before? And is there any electrical conne3ctions to disconnect?

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Fri 4 Aug 2017 10:17
Mercedes 320 CDI - Rattle from rear load space cover mechanism - skidpan

Suggest you look in the manual for instructions. It will not be difficult since removal will be needed to benefit from the loadspace offered by any estate.

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Fri 4 Aug 2017 11:47
Mercedes 320 CDI - Rattle from rear load space cover mechanism - cws

Try mbclub.co.uk forum - you'll likely get an answer there, as opposed to just guessing and breaking something in the process!

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