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SL/R231: Cup holder door repair

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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 01:19 PM
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Cup holder door repair

I have a 2017 SL550 and the flip down door does not stay down. Can be fixed? If not can it be easily replaced?
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Old Sep 5, 2025 | 01:34 AM
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i did mine when i first bought it.
there is some diasassembly of middle console starting from he back. takes about 45 mins or so
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Old Oct 2, 2025 | 09:28 AM
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how did you disassemble? any help would be appreciated. I tried velcro but the lit sits proud unfortunately
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Old Oct 2, 2025 | 03:29 PM
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For what it’s worth, removal of the housing itself is fairly straightforward.
See attached WIS document.
The repair may be individualized, depending on what is broken in the flip up door assembly.

Post a pic when you get it out, maybe we can help you.
if you need a WIS section that's not there, let us know or look at @ThatsMyDawg excellent carplay sticky for some pics too.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...y-install.html

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Old Oct 3, 2025 | 01:23 AM
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Brilliant just what I needed to understand many thanks -- Have a great weekend M
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Old Oct 25, 2025 | 06:46 AM
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I just picked up a 2016 SL 550, and my cup holder lid won't stay shut either. Do you have to remove the entire center console to remove the gear selector cover ?
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