SL/R230: SL REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION
05-18-2017, 01:24 PM
#1
SL REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION
I am wondering if anyone on here has done this or has instructions for it
I am trying to replace my REAR LEFT EXTERIOR HARD TOP C-PILLAR on 2003 sl500
thanks so much
I have no idea how to take the old one out and install the new one
I am trying to replace my REAR LEFT EXTERIOR HARD TOP C-PILLAR on 2003 sl500
thanks so much
I have no idea how to take the old one out and install the new one
05-18-2017, 02:18 PM
#2
Super Member
C Pillar trim removal
Here you go.
You need to whack the top of the plastic trim pretty solid to release it from the C pillar. Unnerving to take a hammer to your car, but it must be done.
Note the little dimple is on the interior edge of the trim, and it's best to use a small plastic wedge to lift it from the hole.
I recommend using a silicone spray lubricant on the parts for reassembly. Helps to slide the part back in place.
Hardest part is getting all of the 20 tabs to engage at once. Don't slide it 'home' until you are sure all of the tabs are in place.
You need to whack the top of the plastic trim pretty solid to release it from the C pillar. Unnerving to take a hammer to your car, but it must be done.
Note the little dimple is on the interior edge of the trim, and it's best to use a small plastic wedge to lift it from the hole.
I recommend using a silicone spray lubricant on the parts for reassembly. Helps to slide the part back in place.
Hardest part is getting all of the 20 tabs to engage at once. Don't slide it 'home' until you are sure all of the tabs are in place.
05-18-2017, 02:53 PM
#3
MBworld Guru
Actually, I did not whack mine when i removed them. Instead, I found where the "catch" (item #2) is located by referencing the new part. I placed a plastic wedge under the trim to lift the catch, then used another plastic block on the top edge to press steadily until it moved and released.
05-19-2017, 04:40 AM
#4
Here you go.
You need to whack the top of the plastic trim pretty solid to release it from the C pillar. Unnerving to take a hammer to your car, but it must be done.
Note the little dimple is on the interior edge of the trim, and it's best to use a small plastic wedge to lift it from the hole.
I recommend using a silicone spray lubricant on the parts for reassembly. Helps to slide the part back in place.
Hardest part is getting all of the 20 tabs to engage at once. Don't slide it 'home' until you are sure all of the tabs are in place.
You need to whack the top of the plastic trim pretty solid to release it from the C pillar. Unnerving to take a hammer to your car, but it must be done.
Note the little dimple is on the interior edge of the trim, and it's best to use a small plastic wedge to lift it from the hole.
I recommend using a silicone spray lubricant on the parts for reassembly. Helps to slide the part back in place.
Hardest part is getting all of the 20 tabs to engage at once. Don't slide it 'home' until you are sure all of the tabs are in place.
I am replacing the whole thing. do you have instructions for that? here is the picture of the pillar
05-19-2017, 04:42 AM
#5
Here you go.
You need to whack the top of the plastic trim pretty solid to release it from the C pillar. Unnerving to take a hammer to your car, but it must be done.
Note the little dimple is on the interior edge of the trim, and it's best to use a small plastic wedge to lift it from the hole.
I recommend using a silicone spray lubricant on the parts for reassembly. Helps to slide the part back in place.
Hardest part is getting all of the 20 tabs to engage at once. Don't slide it 'home' until you are sure all of the tabs are in place.
You need to whack the top of the plastic trim pretty solid to release it from the C pillar. Unnerving to take a hammer to your car, but it must be done.
Note the little dimple is on the interior edge of the trim, and it's best to use a small plastic wedge to lift it from the hole.
I recommend using a silicone spray lubricant on the parts for reassembly. Helps to slide the part back in place.
Hardest part is getting all of the 20 tabs to engage at once. Don't slide it 'home' until you are sure all of the tabs are in place.
I am replacing this
do you have instructions for that?
05-19-2017, 01:10 PM
#7
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05-19-2017, 01:43 PM
#8
Super Member
Not sure where you got that info...it is one of these part numbers. About $90 on eBay.
Part numbers:
230-792-03-30
230-792-04-30
Part numbers:
230-792-03-30
230-792-04-30
05-19-2017, 02:02 PM
#9
I wish I knew better I bought the whole ****ing thing lol
but for a little over $100 USD
so is this just a pop out the old trim and snap on the new one?
