How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber CLC 220 CDI 2.2 (203.708) Mercedes CLC CL203
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How to change rear shock absorbers on MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 180 Kompressor (203.746), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 200 Kompressor (203.741), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 230 (203.752), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 350 (203.756), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 200 CDI (203.707), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 220 CDI (203.708), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 160 (203.731) … View more

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Replacement: shock absorbers – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 16
Torx bit T40
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Clip removal tool
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
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    Raise the lower lining of the boot.
  2. Step 3
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    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the central protective plastic panel.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the clips of the boot side lining. Use a clip removal tool.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the headlight rear cover.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the boot side lining.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket #DD6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 12
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  11. Step 13
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203)
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the wheel.
  13. Step 16
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the control arm plastic cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the control arm plastic cover.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 20
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203)
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the shock absorber.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  19. Step 22
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  20. Step 23
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203)
  21. Step 24
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  22. Step 25
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 26
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    Support the control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  24. Step 27
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    Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
  25. Step 28
    MERCEDES-BENZ CLC CLC 220 CDI (203.708) Shock Absorber replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Remove the support from under the control arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
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