Mercedes W220 Door Lock Actuator Removal

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Mercedes w220 door lock actuator removal.

Does it fit in. There is a single screw holding the two piece foam insulator in the door located just bellow the door lock. How to remove the door lock assembly to r r the broken vacuum pot without removing door glass. This article will show you how to remove and replace your door handles.

Remove this screw with a t20 torx. Just make two 6 cuts in door inner. What you need to do is to apply a small amount of tape to the door lock pin. First you can replace the door lock actuator which can cost from 150 to 450 depending on if you try to fix it yourself or have the dealer fix the problem.

Remove the door pin or at least pull it up in the unlock position. The second solution is practically free. Unfortunately the locks and keys are vin matched and only available from mercedes benz. There is a yellow vacuum line attached to the actuator but it is easier to remove once the unit is free and lower in the door.

Removal and putting it back is a tedious and time consuming. You will need to reach inside the door and separate the foam block while in the door. The door handles and lock tumbler on your car can wear out over time especially if you live in a four season climate where they are exposed to various temperatures. The door lock vacuum element used in this project is different from one available to buy which doesn t have the metal rod.