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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 11:04 AM
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Stripped Screw

The screw that secures the bearing bracket (5) is stripped and will not tighten. How "screwed" am I?
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 01:04 PM
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The screw I'm speaking of is shown at the 1:10 mark.
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 02:07 PM
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This may not be the issue but sometimes it’s the little things. It’s a t20 torx head on the bolt which only turns 90 degrees +/-. It should not spin. Double check your driver size.

just repaired my keyless go issue recently which required removing the door handle.

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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 02:28 PM
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The way I understand it, the screw should turn either left or right until it comes to a complete stop. I can see the screw turning but it's not moving forward or back. This is on a W216.


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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 06:57 PM
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Yes small turn “unlocks” the handle on w221, would assume same on your cl.

how are you able to see the turning? Mine was blind.

Its possible the bolt bolt is defective.

might need to go at it from inside by removing the panel.
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 07:06 PM
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If I remove the lock cylinder I can the screw spinning. On the CL you turn the screw until it stops in either direction.
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Old Oct 25, 2021 | 10:44 AM
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Its the same on the W221, counterclockwise unlocks. It sounds like the bolt is defective, turns but does not unlock.

Can you get a pick in the area where the bolt locks the handle? If the bolt is broken you might be able to unlock the piece with a pick??
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Here's a link with some photos of the handle and lock removed. Perhaps you can see where the bolt is that is defective.

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/ke...#post-18271057
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Old Oct 25, 2021 | 01:08 PM
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Went to the stealer and was told the screw screws into the bearing bracket and that the bracket needs to be replaced.



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I've watched that video......it appears I would have to go a lot deeper into the door to get to the bracket.
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Here's the culprit:





When the screw is turned the bracket slides in the bearing bracket either tightening or loosening the lock cylinder. Not sure if this can be purchased separately. Found a bracket on Ebay for $12 bucks. Took a couple of hours to swap out but saved at least $300.
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Way to go xabo! Nothing like outsmarting the Stealers, save a few bucks and have the satisfaction that its done right. Nice work, and thanks for sharing the pics!
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Thanks...................didn't end up with any extra parts or screws
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