Interior Door Handle
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2004 CLK320
Interior Door Handle
For the past few months, the interior chrome door handle (lever) of my 2004CLK320 has been "loose". This is the driver side door.
I am not familiar with the latching mechanism. Is it a big job to replace this lever (interior)? I assume the door panel has to be removed to access the part, right?
I checked a few online stores but could not find this parts. Does anyone have the part number?
I am not familiar with the latching mechanism. Is it a big job to replace this lever (interior)? I assume the door panel has to be removed to access the part, right?
I checked a few online stores but could not find this parts. Does anyone have the part number?
Last edited by mis3; Jul 24, 2016 at 03:15 PM.
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You will need to remove the door panel:
http://benzbits.com/w209/DoorPanel.pdf
The cable that the door handle actuates may have popped out of its guide.
http://benzbits.com/w209/DoorPanel.pdf
The cable that the door handle actuates may have popped out of its guide.
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You will need to remove the door panel:
http://benzbits.com/w209/DoorPanel.pdf
The cable that the door handle actuates may have popped out of its guide.
http://benzbits.com/w209/DoorPanel.pdf
The cable that the door handle actuates may have popped out of its guide.
I looked at the WiS and there is no explanation how the interior lever is connected behind the lever
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It's a metal rod that's bend down at a 90-degree angle. It snaps into a plastic clip attached to the handle to old it in place. It pulls on a cable. That cable has to be seated in the door panel to create tension. I suspect it has fallen out of its seat. If you're halfway decent mechanically, once you see how it connects, you'll figure it out.
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It's a metal rod that's bend down at a 90-degree angle. It snaps into a plastic clip attached to the handle to old it in place. It pulls on a cable. That cable has to be seated in the door panel to create tension. I suspect it has fallen out of its seat. If you're halfway decent mechanically, once you see how it connects, you'll figure it out.
By what you said, I think the plastic clip is the culprit. One day I will have to replace it, can I just buy the clip or do I have to buy the whole assembly?
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Those plastic clips for the linkage are pretty standard - they've been used for 40+ years in automotive door handles. Local auto parts stores often carry them. You'll just have to find the right size.
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I Just studied the diagram in oediscountparts.com. Is it possible that this is the jamb switch with part number 1688201910?
I think the challenge will be to remove the door panel.
I think the challenge will be to remove the door panel.
