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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 09:06 PM
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GL Door hinge replacement?
I have a bad creak/clunk in my lower driver door hinge. I cannot find any videos or how-tos for replacing the hinges on the x166.

The door hinges do not haven exposed bolt head, so I am guessing there are nuts on a stud that can only be accessed from in the door and indie the A-pillar?

Has anyone done this?

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Old Mar 27, 2023 | 12:27 PM
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Does this help? They discuss a few different models in this thread. Not x166 but maybe a similar procedure would work.
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w...or-hinges.html
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Originally Posted by oldmangrimes
Does this help? They discuss a few different models in this thread. Not x166 but maybe a similar procedure would work.
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w...or-hinges.html
Yes, that may help. It does confirm on a GLE that the bolts on the A pillar side can be accessed from behind the footwell trim. Also, I checked with a mirror and the hinge bolts on the door side actually have a torx head, which isnt that obvious, and should be able to come out without getting to the back of them from inside the door.

Thanks for the feedback. If anyone has done this please share your experience.
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Read this post earlier and happened to be on the laptop today where I have WIS. I downloaded 3 files for the GL350:
  • Remove/Install Front Door
  • Remove/Install Hinge of Front Door
  • Adjust Front Door
Hopefully this helps you out.


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Adjust Front Door.pdf (501.7 KB, 344 views)
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Originally Posted by Mikey178
Read this post earlier and happened to be on the laptop today where I have WIS. I downloaded 3 files for the GL350:
  • Remove/Install Front Door
  • Remove/Install Hinge of Front Door
  • Adjust Front Door
Hopefully this helps you out.
this is very helpful. Thanks !!
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