SL/R231: Has anyone replaced the A Pillar trim on our cars?
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Has anyone replaced the A Pillar trim on our cars?
Hi,
Heard buzzing sound on the passenger side windshield. I think it's the A-pillar exterior trim piece which is a little lose. I taped the rubber seal and the sound when away.
Anyone pulled it out and replaced please help. I pulled the rivets on the 2 bottom portion but the stuck on the top and don't want to pull and break. Thanks.
Heard buzzing sound on the passenger side windshield. I think it's the A-pillar exterior trim piece which is a little lose. I taped the rubber seal and the sound when away.
Anyone pulled it out and replaced please help. I pulled the rivets on the 2 bottom portion but the stuck on the top and don't want to pull and break. Thanks.
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There’s also a lip on a piece of rubber molding the pillar is supposed to butt up against, and fit slightly under. (see pic)
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...ml#post8328028
Last edited by crconsulting; Aug 30, 2021 at 08:14 PM.
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With the top retracted. Have a look at the top of the A-Pillar. There are two pan head torx bolts on top of that A-pillar. (see below).
There’s also a lip on a piece of rubber molding the pillar is supposed to butt up against, and fit slightly under. (see pic)
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...ml#post8328028
There’s also a lip on a piece of rubber molding the pillar is supposed to butt up against, and fit slightly under. (see pic)
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...ml#post8328028
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The clips will probably need to be replaced. They get brittle and typically a couple will break when you remove them. Chances are if it’s popping up and rattling, the clips they may be broken.
I would order new ones. They’re like 80c ea. Cheapest part you’ll probably ever buy for that car 😀
Last edited by crconsulting; Aug 30, 2021 at 08:23 PM.
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Yes I’ve popped it off.
The clips will probably need to be replaced. They get brittle and typically a couple will break when you remove them. Chances are if it’s popping up and rattling, the clips they may be broken.
I would order new ones. They’re like 80c ea. Cheapest part you’ll probably ever buy for that car 😀
The clips will probably need to be replaced. They get brittle and typically a couple will break when you remove them. Chances are if it’s popping up and rattling, the clips they may be broken.
I would order new ones. They’re like 80c ea. Cheapest part you’ll probably ever buy for that car 😀
Thanks again. Cheers.
