1996 E320 Road debris damage: TRW PP TV 20? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

AnthonyA · #1 10-05-2008, 07:23 PM

Does anyone know what this little black piece of plastic does? It's marked TRW PP TV 20, is approximately 2 1/2" L x 1" H x1" D, and has a black pin about 1" in diameter. I have a 1996 E320 that sees limited street time, and usually only on nice weather days (I live in New England). The other day while driving through some street construction, I hit some debris that broke the splash guard so badly that I needed to remove it. This does seem to cause a problem, but I also broke off this little black plastic piece. The car seems to drive normally and I do not notice any differences (rattling noises or leaking fluids). Is this part of the splash guard or something more critical? Any info is greatly appreciated!

Gilly · #2 10-05-2008, 08:33 PM

Picture??

AnthonyA · #3 10-05-2008, 10:13 PM

Gilly: Thank you very much for your time and interest in my question. Unfortunately, I keep getting an error when trying to attach an image to the post....

TMAllison · #4 10-06-2008, 12:11 AM

Maybe you can locate the part. http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb1.asp?TP=1&F=210055&VIN=

AnthonyA · #5 10-06-2008, 09:00 PM

Terry: Thank you the great advice and for pointing me to this site! I had to poke around the catagories for a bit, but I think my broken part is a:
WORKSHOP LIFTING JACK TAKE-UP DEVICE IN SIDE MEMBER,BOTTOM, (item # 95 under "BODY SHELL"). Now I know that I didn't break off anything that will compromise the saftey of the car -- at least not while I'm driving it. Thanks again!

TMAllison · #6 10-07-2008, 12:25 AM

Glad you found it.

Phil (fastlane tab above) can get you a replacement and you'll have the comfort of knowing you are helping support the forum (they are the forum sponsors) as well.