Frisco

I am trying to get my door panel apart and am having a little trouble - I have currently removed the SRS badge torx screw, the tweeter, door pull torx screw, the entry light, and all of the clips along the bottom edge and sides. The top edge is still firmly connected, and I can't tell how it's secured. I'm guessing that I need to remove the handle and some clips along the top edge, but I'm not too confident that I'm right. Below is a pic. Can anyone advise about the remaining steps to get the panel out?

clk270

Frisco,
haven't done this myself but I seem to remember seeing somewhere that ur supposed to start by the doorlock striker plate, remove a screw and then use a wedge to pop the panel off.

I think I saw this on the MBUSA training site, either that or on ebay where one seller had a demo section which showed this.

I'll have another look and post again if i find it.

cliffybabe

Have u removed the shiny metal plate at the top end of the door with about 4 screws in it?

Neil

cliffybabe

This Bit

cliffybabe

If u have the panel should just come off the popers will release and then the doors has to be slip'd upwards

clk270

Found the link - not quite what I thought but could be useful in the future

http://www.mercedestechstore.com/c209.htm

click 'sample before buy in price panel top right first

then click on panel top left of graphics, which is demo of door handle removal - how kind !

cliffybabe

clk270 thanks for that link really helpful, for door handle removal

Frisco

Yeah I have that silver plate removed also. It felt like it was pretty firmly in place when I tried to pull the door panel up, as though it was being held in place with more of the clips. Any other ideas?

MBZ4LIFE

Are we allowed to buy that CD from MB?

cliffybabe

As far as I know that should be it, it maybe due to your seat controls, maybe ring the servcie shop and ask they might help

Neil

redcoupe

You'll have to pull sraight up becasue there is a plastic hook that keeps the door panel tight.

Frisco

Thanks - I finally got it. I just hadn't gotten that large clip behind the door pull handle undone, and once I did that it came right off and I got the trim out. CF is finally a go!

kaiju

Any step by step instructions created here? Wouldn't mind knowing how to do it one day just incase the dealers can't fix the rattle noise.

Thanks,
Ho