Is there some sort of special kung fu that is needed to focus your power so as to re-install a front door panel? I didn't have a problem with the rear panel on my 126, but this front one is giving me fits. When I get the top tabs in place, the lower ones won't go in unless I raise it slightly and then the top ones come out. I can't seem to get all of them to go in at once.

At first I liked this type of pop in clips (I'm fairly new to Mercedes), with the upward slide out style, but I find myself longing for the old pop in (straight in) clips found on most cars.

Anybody an expert with these?

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1986 300SDL, 362K
1984 300D, 138K

Make sure there is nothing holding the panel out that shouldn't be, and then just finnese it down into place. Sometimes they can be a bugger, but I still prefer them over the other style. You know the speaker goes in after the panel is on, right ?

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95 SL500 Smoke Silver, Parchment 64K
07 E350 4matic Station Wagon White 34K
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05 F150 Silver 44K

Uh, don't think I have a speaker, I'll check (it's 40 miles away in my warehouse - don't ask.... it's not the best arrangement but small warehouses are hard to find in these parts).

Thanks, I'll do some deep breathing and focus my mind.

I keep thinking, "Other mortals have done this..."

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1986 300SDL, 362K
1984 300D, 138K