Defective door hinge: Is s550 like Bentley or Truck?
#26
I replaced a hinge before due to that noise because I didn't know. With the door open, you can see a cap that looks like a nut, it will pop off and there's a tiny E-torx screw there that locks the pin into the hinge. If you remove them both you can separate the hinges and lift the door off the car. If they aren't VERY tight, seems like too much for a small screw but that's what it takes, then the pin inside rotates rather than the part of the hinge that's supposed to, causing the popping when opening the door.
It's possible it's defective, don't want to say that this is the only issue, but it's by far the most common one I've seen on 222 doors, many older/higher mileage ones have that noise and it's usually fixable without hinge replacement.
It's possible it's defective, don't want to say that this is the only issue, but it's by far the most common one I've seen on 222 doors, many older/higher mileage ones have that noise and it's usually fixable without hinge replacement.
#27
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I'm having similar issues. Just tightening the bolt that's under the rubber cap has no effect. I was going to try and remove the door but I'm not sure how to disconnect the rubber electrical line. It looks like it can just disconnect, but maybe I'm wrong. I didn't want to start yanking on it as that would probably end up in a big repair bill =).
#28
What were you recommending be done after you removed the door?
#29
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If the locking nut is tight and it's making noise, then yes you have to replace it. There is nothing to do about lubricating them or anything like an adjustment for the detent mechanism.
You shouldn't have to remove the fender to remove the hinge. Bolts are inside the car and on the door. It does come unpainted so still going to require a body shop visit, and adjustment.
You shouldn't have to remove the fender to remove the hinge. Bolts are inside the car and on the door. It does come unpainted so still going to require a body shop visit, and adjustment.
#30
If the locking nut is tight and it's making noise, then yes you have to replace it. There is nothing to do about lubricating them or anything like an adjustment for the detent mechanism.
You shouldn't have to remove the fender to remove the hinge. Bolts are inside the car and on the door. It does come unpainted so still going to require a body shop visit, and adjustment.
You shouldn't have to remove the fender to remove the hinge. Bolts are inside the car and on the door. It does come unpainted so still going to require a body shop visit, and adjustment.
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I think I've just fixed the same issue today on my W222. try to remove the "plastic" cover above the pin, and try to turn the black pin (see photo) tight and that might take care of it. It worked for me so far, try it and let me know how it goes. The black pin is painted and it will get scratched if you use simple tools, but that's why there is a plastic cover.
I think I've just fixed the same issue today on my W222. try to remove the "plastic" cover above the pin, and try to turn the black pin (see photo) tight and that might take care of it. It worked for me so far, try it and let me know how it goes. The black pin is painted and it will get scratched if you use simple tools, but that's why there is a plastic cover.
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Anyone with the original hinge who is getting the popping noise ... might try a little spritz of Corrosion-X on the hinge gaps. It worked for me and should last a couple of years.
(Not my listing, this stuff just works.)
(Not my listing, this stuff just works.)