Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(5,600)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(5,600)

Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement Service

How much does a Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement is $196 with $82 for parts and $114 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1996 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMGL6-3.6LService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$302.91Shop/Dealer Price$374.14 - $520.34
1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMGL6-3.6LService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$278.91Shop/Dealer Price$350.20 - $496.43
1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMGL6-3.6LService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$278.91Shop/Dealer Price$350.19 - $496.42
Show example Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement prices

What is the Trunk Latch Release Cable all about?

In some vehicles, the trunk latch release cable allows the driver to press a button from the cabin to open the trunk; in others, it is a mechanical lever inside the vehicle that the driver pulls. It operates similarly to the hood latch release system, but has the benefits of a secondary (and sometimes tertiary) opening system in case of trunk latch release cable failure. A mechanically-released trunk latch release cable runs from the lever to the latch inside your trunk. When the release is pulled, the cable pulls the trunk latch release to open the trunk. In a trunk release with an electric button, the cable runs from an electrical actuator to the trunk latch. If the cable breaks at any point, the in-cab trunk opening system won’t operate. Drivers will need to use their key to open the trunk (or the trunk latch release on their remote/key fob). If the cable becomes seized, the cable could get stuck in the open position, not allowing the trunk to latch closed.

Keep in mind:

  • It is difficult to verify the condition of the trunk latch release cable visually, as it is completely hidden.
  • The cable should last the lifetime of the vehicle, but it can be damaged by corrosion or excessive physical force.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle trunk is opened and any trim paneling is removed for easy access to the cable
  • The defective cable is removed from the latch and the interior
  • The new cable is installed and connected to the latch and control handle
  • The trim paneling is reinstalled
  • The trunk latch release system is tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

If the trunk latch release isn’t operable from the interior button/release, but the trunk opens by using the key, the release cable is likely broken or seized. Have one of our expert mechanics replace the trunk latch release cable.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Trunk Latch Release Cable?

  • Pressing the release button in the cabin does not open the trunk/release the latch
  • Trunk is only operable with the key
  • Trunk will not latch closed

How important is this service?

Because your trunk has more than one means of opening, replacing your trunk latch release cable is not a high priority. This is a convenience feature rather than one integral to safety or vehicle operation. Have the trunk release cable replaced at your convenience.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Mercedes-Benz mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(5,600)

Rating Summary
5,210
189
54
28
119
5,210
189
54
28
119

Manuel

32 years of experience
581 reviews
Manuel
32 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz E550 V8-5.5L - Oil Change - Corona, California
Professional, well-done job! Thanks

Scott

28 years of experience
7 reviews
Scott
28 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 560SEL V8-5.6L - Car is not starting - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
He was on time, very knowledgable

Michael

22 years of experience
67 reviews
Michael
22 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz C320 V6-3.2L - Car is not starting - Las Vegas, Nevada
he was very knolagable and found the problem wright away

Corey

17 years of experience
346 reviews
Corey
17 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz C250 L4-1.8L Turbo - Oil Change - Concord, North Carolina
He arrived on time and was professional and friendly. Work was completed in a timely manner and he was able to answer questions that I had.

Excellent Rating

(5,600)

Rating Summary
5,210
189
54
28
119
5,210
189
54
28
119
Number of Mercedes-Benz services completed
61600+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercedes-Benz MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Often Should I Rotate My Tires?
Tire rotation helps your car perform efficiently and safely. The type of car you drive affects how often you should get your tires rotated.
2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Nissan Altima: Which One Should I Buy?
When you consider the Nissan Sentra versus the Nissan Altima, you need to realize that you’re crossing between two different classes of vehicle: the Altima is a mid-size sedan while the Sentra is a compact sedan. The differences between the...
How to Remove and Replace a Heater Control Valve
The heater valve is integral to a vehicle’s cooling system. Replacing one requires a new valve, some basic tools, and fresh coolant.

check engine light for o2 sensor because the straight pipe and an Evap code are on, what does this mean, want to buy but unsure

It's possible that the seller eliminated the catalytic converter and along with it the downstream oxygen sensor, which is illegal by the way, and also guarantees a fail in any jurisdiction where emissions testing is mandatory. Unfortunately, an as bad...

my headlights along with the radio keeps shutting of and on repeatedly along with a few dashboard lights

You will need to have the charging system checked to see if the system is working properly. You may have electrical connection issues or component problems with the body control module and will need a mechanic like one from YourMechanic...

My car jerks when I accelerate, what can be the cause of this issue?

You may have an ignition system misfire due to worn spark plugs or shorting plug wires or coils. I recommend having the codes stored in computer tested to see if it points to the cause of the problem. The problem...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com