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Old Nov 6, 2024 | 12:43 PM
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Door panel chirp

I have a chirp in the driver's door panel. (2014 SL550) It happens on small bumps in the road. I can recreate it if i gently strike the leading edge of the door panel, above the arm rest, door opened or closed. Any thoughts on how to eliminate this? I've not seen how the door panels are attached.

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Old Nov 6, 2024 | 12:48 PM
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I would try cleaning and treating all the rubber seals. 303 makes a product sold on Amazon. Also GummiPlege(sp).
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Old Nov 6, 2024 | 01:20 PM
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I removed the door panel on my 2014 SL 550 to replace a seat control module and it is really easy to remove and re-install.
Mine has been off twice now and can be removed in about 5 minutes.
Plenty of videos on YouTube.
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