B Pillar removal?
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B Pillar removal?
Need some help. I have a 2001 mercedes S600 and I need to replace the driver side rear b-pillar(the black piece that is between the front and rear window). I called benz and told me that the b-pillar and that little black piece above the pillar are one piece. All I need to do is replace that little black piece. Is it true that this is all one section? Also if it is, then how do I remove this b-pillar trim? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance..Peter W.
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2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
I had the same problem on my '00 S500, and indeed, they were one piece. The rubber piece is pretty firmly glued to the metal portion of the pillar trim, so I elected to replace the whole part rather than trying to transfer it from the new piece.
I destroyed the old pillar trim removing it (I pried it from below with a chisel wrapped in tape) and removing the underlying tape and foam from the pillar itself was a trial (so the new piece would fit properly); but it finally worked out, and looked good. As I recall it was a little over $60 just for the part, to replace that little bit of rubber.
I destroyed the old pillar trim removing it (I pried it from below with a chisel wrapped in tape) and removing the underlying tape and foam from the pillar itself was a trial (so the new piece would fit properly); but it finally worked out, and looked good. As I recall it was a little over $60 just for the part, to replace that little bit of rubber.
Last edited by Skylaw; Jun 18, 2007 at 08:35 PM.
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There were no screws at all on my '00 S500. That's not to say there aren't any on your S600; they would likely be visible at the bottom of the pillar trim piece if they are there. Look at the replacement part -if there are no screw holes in it, then there are no screws in the one on your car.
