Remove/install door paneling - AR72.18-P-1000MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Door Paneling Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Remove/install
1	Remove outside mirror		AR88.70-P-9000MCC
2	Remove outside door handle on front door		AR72.10-P-2400MCC
3	Mask front CBS (5) in area of door with suitable masking tape.
4	Remove shaft molding (4).
5	Unscrew bolt (3) from door paneling (1) and remove with guide sleeve (2).
6	Open door, carefully slide door paneling (1) toward rear and lift over door panel lining in rear area (arrow A).	Handle door paneling (1) carefully to prevent scratching and breakage Do not damage seal (7) on window (6), otherwise window (6) must be replaced. Seal (7) on window (6) should run over shaft molding (4).
7	Carefully slide door paneling (1) toward front until brackets (8) are exposed in their guide in the door body shell.
8	Slightly lift door paneling (1) in the front and rear area of the shaft molding (4) and pull toward outside until catches (9) are released.
9	Carefully slide door paneling (1) toward front and remove downward.	Before installing door paneling (1), pull shaft molding (4) from rear onto door paneling (1).
10	Install in the reverse order