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So the front passenger door lock stopped working electrically a couple weeks ago on my wife's 2011 GL550. No problem, I think to myself, probably just an solenoid or something. Cue the google search and shock at the need to purchase the entire door lock assembly for roughly $600.
Well before I dropped that much I decided to open up the door to see if I could find anything else it could be.
So I dig in, remove the door panel, remove the door handle, remove the regulator, and eventually get to here.
Destroying a few plastic rivets allows you to remove the door lock actuator assembly.
After releasing plenty of plastic and metal tabs and a staked metal post you can actually get this apart and get the motor out. I found a dirty armature and brushes inside a chinese motor.
A dremel with a brass wire brush and some alcohol and it cleaned up nicely.
So sbrach, how is the door skin attached? I have to do surgery on my passenger rear door ('07) and I'm hesitant to start ripping and tugging. I see no hidden screws to start at. My lock has the chatters when it is locked electrically from the unlocked position. When it's manually locked and then receives the lock signal/voltage it pulses and stays down. I'm thinking it's weak?
Looks like the secret screws are behind that chrome strip, that's what I'm missing. I also love his little Mercedes bib overalls. I wonder why they're not all greasy? I guess he is the door guy.
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