96 C280 Check Strap Broken Check
 

Hi, The driver door checkstrap is broken on 96 c280. What is required to replace it and is this a Mercedes only part? Also the part inside the door has broken away from the two attachment bolts. What should I expect to pay for the part(s).

Any advice would be appreciated

Thanks

I just did mine. The part was about $50.00 at the dealer. There are 3 screws holding the door panel on. 1 is by the latch, 1 is behind a small plastic cover below the armrest. The third is hidden behind the recess panel behind the handle. Unscrew the lock and you are ready to pull the panel. I pulled the check-strap out through the speaker hole.

Thanks for the information. I now have the new check strap in hand. A couple of questions remain as to the front driver side panel removal.

Do I remove the power seat buttons?

Are there panel snaps that must be dealt with after the removal of the specified screws?

Should I disconnect the battery?

Thanks