Seat Trim Replace DIY- Fuzion, Skylaw?
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Noooooooo!!!!!
Just wonderful. I was just surfing these threads last night and happened to come across this one. I read all of the comments about these POS plastic pieces breaking and I thought mine weren't broken because I had never noticed it.
This morning I realized there is a big hole in the plastic of my seat also.
The good news is that I ride with my seat so far back that the missing piece is blocked by the door pillar. The bad news is I will still have to replace it and the one on the floor where the seat slides forward and back.
I will probably opt for the wood pieces above for the seats and will have to get the other part form MB.
This morning I realized there is a big hole in the plastic of my seat also.
![hammer](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
I will probably opt for the wood pieces above for the seats and will have to get the other part form MB.
#27
ok so I know its an old thread just want to put my experience with this...I bought the trim off ebay for like $40 shipped I think, had it forever well today I got off work early and figured I would give it ago, just studied the new piece for a while, figured out my plan of action and this is what I came up with...
NO joke took me no more than 20 minutes to do:
tools I used:
-breaker bar (probably a good sized ratchet would work, not the oompa loompa small ones) for the seat belt anchor bolt, this thing can be on there pretty tight it seems like
-I dont even know what to call this but a star thing pretty sure size t-45
-phillips screw driver, average sized one
-and of course the new trim piece lol
1. I took the cover off the seat belt anchor bolt (found $2.37 in change here so take that off the total cost
) This just popped right off, i had a flat head handy just in case but it came right off.
2. removed bolt using a breaker bar, and a star thing, I think it said t-45 on it(dont know how I had this or why but I did in my tool box this and a tiny one haha fit like a glove, its a pretty large one so you will need this)
3. removed the small phillips screw located in the rear of the trim theres a tiny hole just stick a phillips screw driver in there its gotta be kinda long and an average sized one.
4. remove trim piece (since mine was already pretty beat up I just pulled and it came right off)
5. I took this time and cleaned all the hard to reach areas around the trim.
6. worked the trim back on (basically I just alligned the hole for the anchor bolt, and then just kinda worked the piece all around)
7. put seat belt anchor bolt back on, then tightened the screw located in the rear (the new trim already came with one in it so I just had to screw it in
PREEETTY PREttty easy stuff
NO joke took me no more than 20 minutes to do:
tools I used:
-breaker bar (probably a good sized ratchet would work, not the oompa loompa small ones) for the seat belt anchor bolt, this thing can be on there pretty tight it seems like
-I dont even know what to call this but a star thing pretty sure size t-45
-phillips screw driver, average sized one
-and of course the new trim piece lol
1. I took the cover off the seat belt anchor bolt (found $2.37 in change here so take that off the total cost
![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
2. removed bolt using a breaker bar, and a star thing, I think it said t-45 on it(dont know how I had this or why but I did in my tool box this and a tiny one haha fit like a glove, its a pretty large one so you will need this)
3. removed the small phillips screw located in the rear of the trim theres a tiny hole just stick a phillips screw driver in there its gotta be kinda long and an average sized one.
4. remove trim piece (since mine was already pretty beat up I just pulled and it came right off)
5. I took this time and cleaned all the hard to reach areas around the trim.
6. worked the trim back on (basically I just alligned the hole for the anchor bolt, and then just kinda worked the piece all around)
7. put seat belt anchor bolt back on, then tightened the screw located in the rear (the new trim already came with one in it so I just had to screw it in
PREEETTY PREttty easy stuff
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Last edited by donjuan45i; 09-10-2008 at 09:42 PM.
#28
ok so I know its an old thread just want to put my experience with this...I bought the trim off ebay for like $40 shipped I think, had it forever well today I got off work early and figured I would give it ago, just studied the new piece for a while, figured out my plan of action and this is what I came up with...
NO joke took me no more than 20 minutes to do:
tools I used:
-breaker bar (probably a good sized ratchet would work, not the oompa loompa small ones) for the seat belt anchor bolt, this thing can be on there pretty tight it seems like
-I dont even know what to call this but a star thing pretty sure size t-45
-phillips screw driver, average sized one
-and of course the new trim piece lol
1. I took the cover off the seat belt anchor bolt (found $2.37 in change here so take that off the total cost
) This just popped right off, i had a flat head handy just in case but it came right off.
2. removed bolt using a breaker bar, and a star thing, I think it said t-45 on it(dont know how I had this or why but I did in my tool box this and a tiny one haha fit like a glove, its a pretty large one so you will need this)
3. removed the small phillips screw located in the rear of the trim theres a tiny hole just stick a phillips screw driver in there its gotta be kinda long and an average sized one.
4. remove trim piece (since mine was already pretty beat up I just pulled and it came right off)
5. I took this time and cleaned all the hard to reach areas around the trim.
6. worked the trim back on (basically I just alligned the hole for the anchor bolt, and then just kinda worked the piece all around)
7. put seat belt anchor bolt back on, then tightened the screw located in the rear (the new trim already came with one in it so I just had to screw it in
PREEETTY PREttty easy stuff![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
NO joke took me no more than 20 minutes to do:
tools I used:
-breaker bar (probably a good sized ratchet would work, not the oompa loompa small ones) for the seat belt anchor bolt, this thing can be on there pretty tight it seems like
-I dont even know what to call this but a star thing pretty sure size t-45
-phillips screw driver, average sized one
-and of course the new trim piece lol
1. I took the cover off the seat belt anchor bolt (found $2.37 in change here so take that off the total cost
![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
2. removed bolt using a breaker bar, and a star thing, I think it said t-45 on it(dont know how I had this or why but I did in my tool box this and a tiny one haha fit like a glove, its a pretty large one so you will need this)
3. removed the small phillips screw located in the rear of the trim theres a tiny hole just stick a phillips screw driver in there its gotta be kinda long and an average sized one.
4. remove trim piece (since mine was already pretty beat up I just pulled and it came right off)
5. I took this time and cleaned all the hard to reach areas around the trim.
6. worked the trim back on (basically I just alligned the hole for the anchor bolt, and then just kinda worked the piece all around)
7. put seat belt anchor bolt back on, then tightened the screw located in the rear (the new trim already came with one in it so I just had to screw it in
PREEETTY PREttty easy stuff
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
#29
I had the same problem too.
Couldn't believe how flimsy and cheap they were and I'm only 145 lb.![Shakehead](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/shakehead.gif)
I forgot how much they were for the replacements but they were pretty outrageous (over $100???). If they broke before, what's the point of replacing the same cheap pos again?
I bought a wood cover from this seller (not me nor do I know this person).
I was surprised the wood matched too and much cheaper than oem![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
It came with 2 piece, don't be surprised that it looks like it won't fit, but it did!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...em320207294271
![](https://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/cc/0e/27_1_b.JPG)
Couldn't believe how flimsy and cheap they were and I'm only 145 lb.
![Shakehead](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/shakehead.gif)
I forgot how much they were for the replacements but they were pretty outrageous (over $100???). If they broke before, what's the point of replacing the same cheap pos again?
I bought a wood cover from this seller (not me nor do I know this person).
I was surprised the wood matched too and much cheaper than oem
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
It came with 2 piece, don't be surprised that it looks like it won't fit, but it did!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...em320207294271
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I'm glad someone revived this post. I thought I was the only person with the broken plastic seat problem. I don't see any seat parts on ebay. Can anyone tell me where to get the original plastic pieces. I relly don't want to go to the local dealership.
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If you don't like the dealership, try a breaker yard such as Potomac German Auto, one of the largest MB breakers in the country. http://mbpartsonline.com/
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ok, does anybody else get creaking from this plastic? I've got the car basically silent, but this trim creaks when my weight shifts on the seat around town.
For those who have removed it, is there a better way to secure it, or some way to put foam on it to quiet this stuff down.
For those who have removed it, is there a better way to secure it, or some way to put foam on it to quiet this stuff down.
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I glued mine back together with plastic weld epoxy because who the hell knows where I could find the piece with the designo light brown leather haha, other sides starting to do it as well as the piece that covers the seat belt bolt. This german plastic.... not holding up so well to texas sun
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My seat has the same issue. I thought I was just too fat for the car and figured I should lose weight. Totally pisses me off now that I hear everyone else has the issue. Any other solutions out there other than to replace plastic parts that I will have to replace again?
I also like the cover up piece that looks like wood.
Good Luck All!
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I glued mine back together with plastic weld epoxy because who the hell knows where I could find the piece with the designo light brown leather haha, other sides starting to do it as well as the piece that covers the seat belt bolt. This german plastic.... not holding up so well to texas sun
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same thing happened to me twice! once during the warranty and the dealer replaced it. I even done know when the crack happened. I guess it occurred when people washed the car. MB should do a recall on this! or we can have class action.
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I know how you feel. They won't do a recall, it's not safety related. A service campaign or extended warranty, perhaps.
A class action will get you 45 cents on your $45 part, and take 5 years to do it. It could possibly make the attorney handling it a fair sum - but that's about it.
A class action will get you 45 cents on your $45 part, and take 5 years to do it. It could possibly make the attorney handling it a fair sum - but that's about it.
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I have this same problem too, 2001 S55 AMG. The right panel of the trim is cracked, and that little storage compartment right below the seat is hard to open because it seems to have gone back a bit, thus the opening is right under the bottom of the seat top.
I'm thinking of trying to fix it myself, is there any danger in badly adjusting the seat belt? That's the only thing I worry about..
I'm thinking of trying to fix it myself, is there any danger in badly adjusting the seat belt? That's the only thing I worry about..
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I'm trying to do this myself too: I got the tools at home depot.
So far, I got a ratchet with a T-45 sized bit. It worked perfectly, and the bolt actually was not hard at all to take out, barely took any force.
That's as far as I've gotten, as I don't have the new plastic pieces yet, so I did not take it apart further.
Question: The first aid box has a screw that seems to connect to the part that cracks, #10 in the diagram, where the pulse/dynamic seat thing is located. How do you access that screw? The first aid box seems to block any entrance to it, so do I need to take out the first aid box?
So far, I got a ratchet with a T-45 sized bit. It worked perfectly, and the bolt actually was not hard at all to take out, barely took any force.
That's as far as I've gotten, as I don't have the new plastic pieces yet, so I did not take it apart further.
Question: The first aid box has a screw that seems to connect to the part that cracks, #10 in the diagram, where the pulse/dynamic seat thing is located. How do you access that screw? The first aid box seems to block any entrance to it, so do I need to take out the first aid box?
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Hey, I wrote a little DIY, hopefully it can help people out!
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...placement.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...placement.html
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Hey, I wrote a little DIY, hopefully it can help people out!
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...placement.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...placement.html
#48
I have replaced mine twice...I want the wood repair kit off ebay...too bad I cant find it. Thanks for the DIY I might have my hubby replace mine once it is out the shop getting struts replaced...ouch
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I have just purchased this ebay wood trim from a guy in New York.
He seems to be able to match any colour, although I was sent Walnut when I specified Chestnut. This is now on it's way.
The item is not showing anymore for some reason, but he orders it from a company who make them to order.
If interested, drop me a private message and I shall give you his ebay Id.
Admin - Is this ok to do?
Thanks
Kevin
He seems to be able to match any colour, although I was sent Walnut when I specified Chestnut. This is now on it's way.
The item is not showing anymore for some reason, but he orders it from a company who make them to order.
If interested, drop me a private message and I shall give you his ebay Id.
Admin - Is this ok to do?
Thanks
Kevin
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Seat trim for 2001 S430
My # 10 part on drivers side cracked. #10 part is the piece where the lumbar support dial is located. Looking at it head on, there is a screw hole near top right of the part. This screws into a flange (?) that is attached to the frame of the seat. The metal flange broke -- thus no real support for the #10 trim piece. Last time flange broke I had to have one specially tooled for me (had to take the flange from passenger's side so we could match it). Anybody know where I can get JUST the flange? It screws into the frame with two tiny star shape screws (which I have). Hope I am describing it correctly. Basically it supports the #10 trim piece. Body shop said I would have to buy the seat frame to get this tiny part as it is not a separate item. Help? (BTW, I have permantently shut the first aid boxes -- took them out completly -- and made the operation of the cover permanently inoperable. Those first aid boxes are a nuisance). Thanks. Peter F