Creaking Light Under Driver Seat
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Creaking Light Under Driver Seat
The light under my driver seat that comes on when a door is opened has gotten loose (assuming back seat feet?) and makes an annoying creaking sound while I drive. It seems like it should be an easy fix, but I can’t figure out what to do. It seems to be attached with 2 rivets that I don’t know how to tighten? Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?
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2013 Mercedes GL350 Bluetec (X166) & 2019 Mercedes A220 (W177) & Retired 2008 Mercedes C300 (W204)
Those look like body clips that are holding that. It you pull the center pin out, you should be able to remove the retaining clip.
If you think that is what is making the noise, you can remove one of the clips and head over to your local automotive store and you should be able to find replacements are a slight size up to tighten up the fit or possibly throw a bolt and nut on there where you can tighten it up if you have the clearance.
If you think that is what is making the noise, you can remove one of the clips and head over to your local automotive store and you should be able to find replacements are a slight size up to tighten up the fit or possibly throw a bolt and nut on there where you can tighten it up if you have the clearance.
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Yes those look like trim fasteners. Another suggestion is to take one out, bring it to your local dealer and buy a small baggie of them. Use a small flat screwdriver (a “tweaker”) and pry up on the center button. It will release but remain within the outer barrel. Use the screwdriver to gently pry up on the outer flange of the barrel, then Bob’s your uncle.
Or measure one of them and order online.
When reinstalling consider wedging a piece of foam, rubber, felt or paper in there to avoid squeaking.
Or measure one of them and order online.
When reinstalling consider wedging a piece of foam, rubber, felt or paper in there to avoid squeaking.
