300DTurbo

Door pin "MOD"

I was disappointed to see the cheap plastic quality of the door pins that MB decided to go with. Taxi grade plastic junk. Granted you most likely will never touch them given all the automation of the vehicle's lock/unlock features. None-the-less, I have decided to modify with pins with something more worthy of the $60K vehicle.

Anyone have experience in swapping them out?

1. Are they simple to replace?
2. Do I need to remove that little ring around the base?
3. Is it a one-size-fits-all? Is there a specific ML350 threading or curvature of the washer gromet?

These are some replacement parts I found on ebay and such: please give your feedback. I am willing to pay up to $20 a piece.

http://mercedespartspeople.com/searc...Round+Door-Pin

http://www.amazon.com/Mercedes-Benz-...9197396&sr=1-1

My top pick: *unavailable
http://www.amazon.com/Mercedes-Benz-...sim_sbs_auto_1

MD Boy

Great minds think alike, friend I had the same irritation with the door pins a few weeks back and started this thread:

https://mbworld.org/forums/new-m-cla...ake-pedal.html

Here's what I'll probably end up getting:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DP04-Merceds...#ht_558wt_1163

YYZ-E55

You can order the OEM MB euro pins for the front doors. They sit flush when locked and they're only about $1 each. The simply screw on/off.

MD Boy

As always, thank you for the help, YYZ. $1 each? That's great.

Where can we order the OEM pins? Do you have a pic by any chance?

Thanks again.

YYZ-E55

Part # is A 123 766 00 22. Your local dealer should be able to order them in for you.

In this pic, the door is unlocked. When locked, the pin sits flush. I have done this to all my recent Benz's (C Sedan, E Sedan, GL, ML).

MD Boy

Niiice. Is it correct to say, these are/look like the US markets pins but are flush against the door panel when locked?

I was looking for a metal/silver/brushed aluminum look.

Thank you.

YYZ-E55

Yes, they look like the US market pins except shorter and without the tapered grip area.

You need to be aware that if the W166 is consistent with the latest C/E Sedans, you can't change the rear pins without significant effort as they are fused to the door lock assembly. The front pins can be unscrewed. So if you opt to go with an aluminum door pin, they will be mismatched.

thomasshawn

Here are pics of mine.
Notice part number in one pic.

300DTurbo

See this thread for some pics of the AMG mod.

https://mbworld.org/forums/new-m-cla...rth-price.html