How to replace boot lid handle to chrome one?
11-26-2008, 11:35 AM
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How to replace boot lid handle to chrome one?
I just purchased a replacement boot (trunk) lid handle in chrome to replace the existing black one. I am wondering how can I remove the existing black trim? I have taken out the retaining screws but there appears to be something else holding the trim in place beneath the open switch that I can't see. I don't want to apply too much pressure in case I break anything. Just wondering if anyone has done this already? The part is highlighted as item 200 on the attached PDF...
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11-26-2008, 03:02 PM
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yeah, where did the black come from? are you by any chance referring to the part UnDeR the boot strip, around the boot release button?
11-26-2008, 04:20 PM
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I just purchased a replacement boot (trunk) lid handle in chrome to replace the existing black one. I am wondering how can I remove the existing black trim? I have taken out the retaining screws but there appears to be something else holding the trim in place beneath the open switch that I can't see. I don't want to apply too much pressure in case I break anything. Just wondering if anyone has done this already? The part is highlighted as item 200 on the attached PDF...
Many thanks
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I know it because my license plate light was broken, and the idiot by my dealer didnt know how to remove it and he tryed to remove it with a screwdriver
so i have a couple of DEEP scratches now.... My service manager gonna fix it, but 
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11-26-2008, 05:19 PM
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Sorry guys. I should have explained. In Europe, the chrome trunk handle comes as black on most models. It's only chrome on the Avantgarde models or as an optional extra....so, it's that bit that i wanted to replace.
11-27-2008, 05:31 AM
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So you have the Classic ? Because the Elegance and Avantgarde comes with the chome one.
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'08 W204.081; M 272.948 KE30; Colour Code#792
There's a couple of screws on the other side of the trim (accessible once you remove the trunk lining to access the backside):
Once those are removed then the trim is held in place only by the retaining clips. You'll need some pressure to yank it out so be careful not to scratch the paint from the edges when it comes out.
Once those are removed then the trim is held in place only by the retaining clips. You'll need some pressure to yank it out so be careful not to scratch the paint from the edges when it comes out.
11-27-2008, 07:59 PM
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There's a couple of screws on the other side of the trim (accessible once you remove the trunk lining to access the backside):
Once those are removed then the trim is held in place only by the retaining clips. You'll need some pressure to yank it out so be careful not to scratch the paint from the edges when it comes out.
Once those are removed then the trim is held in place only by the retaining clips. You'll need some pressure to yank it out so be careful not to scratch the paint from the edges when it comes out.
11-28-2008, 10:02 AM
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I bought it for about 100 bucks. I think it finishes off the trunk well and is worth the cost and bit of work to replace it. I'll let you know how I get on....
12-06-2008, 04:51 AM
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Chrome Trunk Handle Part Number
MB Part number is A2047400793
Cost is Sterling £42.30 including vat. You should also check out www.ebay.co.uk and search for w204 cos I did see one there this week....
Cost is Sterling £42.30 including vat. You should also check out www.ebay.co.uk and search for w204 cos I did see one there this week....
