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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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replacing OEM door lock knobs
So this weekend I tried to change the OEM door lock knobs - AND I probably should have left well-enough alone. The front 2 were fairly easy to do, unscrew the knobs and put new ones one- no probs, except they are really hard to unscrew. Now for the rear-ones. I though it would be as simple. You cannot unscrew them. I finally pulled them off to reveal a ball and socket type joint. I pulled this off too and discovered that the thread is all different. So now I have no rear door lock knobs. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this myself before I head to the dealer and admit I'm an idiot.
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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why are you doing this and what are you replacing them with?
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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I want to change the look. I really hate the black plastic door knobs to the point where it really began to bug me. I ordered a set of 4 Brabus chrome pins & surrounds. At this point, I may just shove teflon tape into the pins and force them into the thread to stick. - unless anyone has better ideas. If all else fails, I may just have to go back to dealer and reinstall the black plastic cheapo ones.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Don't go to the dealer. Just go to your local mechanic, which you trust and install those Brabus pins. It won't cost a lot.
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gotta admit the factory locks do seem fairly cheap. got pics of your replacements?
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Will post up some pics soon. maybe a before & after based on how well I am able to fix this. keeping my fingers crossed.
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Check out the C class thread for some alternatives. Seems your not the only one that doesn't like the black plastic oem's. On a side note, on the C thread it appears that breaking off the rear door pins is quite common and the dealerships have replaced them free of charge. Just something to keep in mind.
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Bump for an old thread because I'm having the same problem for my 2012 C250. Any help on my thread would be appreciated!

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