PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Drivers window and rear door check straps

can-do · #4 03-17-2002, 01:38 AM

Greetings,

Your door panel removes by taking off the plastic window trim piece, one screw and it slide upward with a clip holding the bottom portion. The door handle chrome insert must be removed and the screw attaching the handle assembly to the door frame as well. Use a screw driver to pop the lower portion of the panel off and lift up only to remove entire panel. Don't pull out excessively on the panel as it has plastic clips that slide down into the door frame to lock the panel into place. All movement needs to be slightly outward and up. It's a real pain putting it back in as you have to negociate the window top rail to get the panel to properly seat on the top while engaging the plastic clips which need to be close to the door frame. I'd do it for you but patience is definitely a virtue on replacing the panel to the door. It will be obvious how to remove the check once the panel is removed from the door. Check removal about 5 minutes, door panel replacement after the fact minus the choice words, about 20 minutes. The MB-tex seat cover from Performance products is p/n 91-020 and the cost is $350.00 per front seat. They will want you to call them at 1-800-243-1220 to ensure the color is correct. Any other help I can provide, just let me know.

Charles