Mercedes W220 Door Lock Actuator Removal

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Mercedes w220 door lock actuator removal.

Remove the door pin or at least pull it up in the unlock position. Removal and putting it back is a tedious and time consuming. 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. Slide the two pieces apart and lower them separately through the door opening bellow.

Remove the connecting rod from the actuator by unclipping the tab on the top and removing the rod red arrow this will be used for adjusting the height of the rod to make sure the lock unlock functions with the actuator in the full up and down position. Mercedes benz w124 e class technical articles. 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. You will need to reach inside the door and separate the foam block while in the door.

This article will show you how to remove and replace your door handles. Unfortunately the locks and keys are vin matched and only available from mercedes benz. Just make two 6 cuts in door inner. The door lock vacuum element used in this project is different from one available to buy which doesn t have the metal rod.

Remove this screw with a t20 torx. 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. There is a single screw holding the two piece foam insulator in the door located just bellow the door lock. What you need to do is to apply a small amount of tape to the door lock pin.