Door Panel Help

CharlestonN · 04-18-2012, 07:21 AM

I'm trying to remove my driver side door panel to fix a leaky vacuum line for the door assist and i have followed the procedure described here - http://www.justanswer.com/mercedes/1...ior-panel.html

But once i get past the last step the panel still seams to be stuck around the door handle assembly...

Anyone know how to get it off after this point?

Thanks in advance

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awiner · 04-18-2012, 02:45 PM

You need to reach in where the seat control unit was and feel for a plastic release handle. Pull the handle and it will release the panel. Its tricky at first but once you feel it and learn how to use the release handle it will release the panel.

CharlestonN · 04-18-2012, 02:59 PM

Yeah, i released the handle, it was one of the last steps in the tutorial and i know it poped out because i had to press it hard to get it to latch back in

Even after releasing this it was stuck around the door handle, any other suggestions?

benz_addict · 04-18-2012, 04:44 PM

The door panel lifts up and out. Its clipped in. Dude stop rocking dpe owners sig and avator pics, its not your car

CharlestonN · 04-18-2012, 04:53 PM

I'll try it again tonight but i tried pretty hard to pull it up and out with no luck after undoing everything

And 'dude' it's a photoshoped render of the mods i'm going to have done on my car using his image as a base, i'll use it if i damn well please

awiner · 04-18-2012, 11:47 PM

Addict is correct, the sealing rails clip onto the doors sheet metal (via metal body clips) and they do hold tight.

CharlestonN · 04-19-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awiner

Addict is correct, the sealing rails clip onto the doors sheet metal (via metal body clips) and they do hold tight.

Alright, thanks for the info, i will give it a try again this weekend, i got home too late tonight to work on it, i guess i just didn't work it hard enough after i pulled all the clips and the lever

awiner · 04-19-2012, 12:50 AM

I know the feeling as the first time I pulled the panels I wanted to make sure not to break anything !

Conversely when reinstalling the door panel you need to seat the sealing rails down on the rail area first and use pretty hard pressure to seat them flush.

Also, don't forget to hook back up the door opener pull mechanism. I usually forget this half the time and have to pull the panel off again

04-18-2012, 02:45 PM	#2
awiner Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 5,936 Drives: 2003 CL55 AMG	You need to reach in where the seat control unit was and feel for a plastic release handle. Pull the handle and it will release the panel. Its tricky at first but once you feel it and learn how to use the release handle it will release the panel. __________________ Adam *2003 CL55 V8 Kompressor* Parktronic, v60 Phone, Keyless Go, Trunk Closer, Painted Front Side Lenses MP Designs Sport Steering Wheel, 19" HRE 847R's, Brabus Lowering Module Ice>Link Plus iPod Photo 40GB Color Integration into Factory COMAND *2005 MV Agusta F4-1000* *2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R (636)*

04-18-2012, 02:59 PM	#3
CharlestonN Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA & Malibu, CA Posts: 607 Drives: 03' CL55 AMG	Yeah, i released the handle, it was one of the last steps in the tutorial and i know it poped out because i had to press it hard to get it to latch back in Even after releasing this it was stuck around the door handle, any other suggestions? __________________ Mods Completed: Galaxy Tab Integration Resonators replaced with Straight Pipes Johnson CM30 ASP Idler Pulleys AFE Filters Blacked out side markers Blacked out V8 Kompressor Badges

04-18-2012, 04:44 PM	#4
benz_addict MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,826 Drives: V12TT	The door panel lifts up and out. Its clipped in. Dude stop rocking dpe owners sig and avator pics, its not your car __________________ S600 V12TT - S65 cluster, S65 exhaust, Brabus ABC ELM, CL65 gloss black wheels, delimited, custom deep black suede headliner

04-18-2012, 04:53 PM	#5
CharlestonN Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA & Malibu, CA Posts: 607 Drives: 03' CL55 AMG	I'll try it again tonight but i tried pretty hard to pull it up and out with no luck after undoing everything And 'dude' it's a photoshoped render of the mods i'm going to have done on my car using his image as a base, i'll use it if i damn well please __________________ Mods Completed: Galaxy Tab Integration Resonators replaced with Straight Pipes Johnson CM30 ASP Idler Pulleys AFE Filters Blacked out side markers Blacked out V8 Kompressor Badges Last edited by CharlestonN; 04-18-2012 at 04:58 PM.

04-18-2012, 11:47 PM	#6
awiner Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 5,936 Drives: 2003 CL55 AMG	Addict is correct, the sealing rails clip onto the doors sheet metal (via metal body clips) and they do hold tight. __________________ Adam *2003 CL55 V8 Kompressor* Parktronic, v60 Phone, Keyless Go, Trunk Closer, Painted Front Side Lenses MP Designs Sport Steering Wheel, 19" HRE 847R's, Brabus Lowering Module Ice>Link Plus iPod Photo 40GB Color Integration into Factory COMAND *2005 MV Agusta F4-1000* *2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R (636)*

04-19-2012, 12:50 AM	#8
awiner Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 5,936 Drives: 2003 CL55 AMG	I know the feeling as the first time I pulled the panels I wanted to make sure not to break anything ! Conversely when reinstalling the door panel you need to seat the sealing rails down on the rail area first and use pretty hard pressure to seat them flush. Also, don't forget to hook back up the door opener pull mechanism. I usually forget this half the time and have to pull the panel off again __________________ Adam *2003 CL55 V8 Kompressor* Parktronic, v60 Phone, Keyless Go, Trunk Closer, Painted Front Side Lenses MP Designs Sport Steering Wheel, 19" HRE 847R's, Brabus Lowering Module Ice>Link Plus iPod Photo 40GB Color Integration into Factory COMAND *2005 MV Agusta F4-1000* *2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R (636)*

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