MERCEDES BENZ C w204 how to remove front door panel and access components behind and on door frame
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in this video i show you an in depth tutorial on
how to remove your w204 front door panel and.....
in doing so.... access all the different components behind the door panel and...
also give you a brief description of how to remove all the other parts behind the door panel itself
such as....
tweeters..mine have been replaced already hence why you see its different and i dont remove them ...because i have hardwired them in...
the speakers 6.5" dome speakers which are riveted on..so must be drilled out in order to remove them ....
the door latch
the power window motor
the door sensor
the window power button switch panel
the door light
led door handle light
door trims
seat adjustment buttons
lock.unlock buttons
and even the boot release
i also forgot to mention that you can also access the side mirror assembly from here by removing the t30 torx bolt that secure the side mirror onto the car frame... where the tweeters are located
all of these can be accessed once you remove your door panel and i give you a brief description on how you can remove certain parts/components if you ever needed to service them or replace them.....so be sure to check it out!!!
and the most important note is to watch carefully how to remove the top corner plastic push clips which secures the door panel to the door frame ...i myself had so much trouble removing this one clip...and you may also have the same frustrating problem,,so i take the time to show you exactly what this push clip looks like ..refereed to as the "H" clip because it looks like the capital letter "H"...be sure to pay close attention on how to remove it... hopefully it will save you from destroying it the way i did the first time round i had to remove it... there are 2 specific way to remove it.... but i show you a way that just may may allow you to save it and not have to go through what i did to remove this.... annoying clip...ive seen alot of ppl struggle with this clip...and after removing it..you can decide whether you need it ....because you already have enough clips to secure the door panel to the frame... meaning you ownt need this particular clip anymore....just mah 2 cents...
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Remarkable video - one of the best I've ever seen. The level of detail and care is outstanding - particularly regarding that horrid square clip, the maintenance of the door panel units. Covering the reassembly in such detail was also very helpful, where most videos just say 'now do the reverse, or something similar - but it's not quite that straightforward. Thanks very much indeed for providing such a good guide to a tricky job.
I'm so happy that it was of good use to u mate .. u wouldn't believe how some ppl say silly things like ..I talk too much or I'm so repetitive..but its because I imagine I'm speaking to someone who's never done anything like this before...in laymans terms....so I'm always reminding and walking ppl through every step... Thanks for your kind words... I really appreciate it ... I put alot of effort into my video so ppl won't have questions after and I cover everything in detail... I'm glad u appreciate my work... and ur very welcome friend
This is simply the most detailed video with the text note that I have even seen. Thank you so much.
I'm happy ur happy
This guy did a great job.
Great video my problem is can’t get door open to get panel off as handle is not working I think it’s the wire that is on handle has come off
Thank you for showing how to put the door panel back on, i tried for almost an hour and gave up. Will try again tomorrow following your guidance. Wasn't aware the top needs to go in and hook on.
Hello Mikeyz, Excellent video. Thanks. On my W204 I have just managed to remove the tricky "H" clip but only after realizing that it was fitted 90 degrees anticlockwise to the orientation illustrated in your video. First timers beware!
Excellent!
Excellent detail... One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen in terms of telling you the exact sequence and manner that things come apart 👍
I want to wrap the door trim in red leather and there’s no way to do it from the inside of the car neatly. Thank you so much for going into so much detail!
Mikeyz, thank you for taking the time to put this tutorial together. I tried following other videos of how to replace my broken handle and the level of detail just wasn't sufficient. Your 'idiots guide' covers everything and the step by step instructions make it easy to follow. Thank you pal, you're a legend.
I'm happy ur happy
Hi Mikeyz Excellent video thanks. Regarding the tricky "H" clip, on my W204 the clip was installed 90 degrees anticlockwise to the clip illustrated in your video. It took we a while to suss it out. First timers like me - beware of this possibility. After market parts suppliers should prick up their ears and consider supplying replacement clips.
📰Just a heads Up: My 2009 C350 driver side seat switch does not illuminate. Bought a set of leather door panels off a 2014 W204 c300 4Matic. Passenger side had a memory switch still in the door that lights up but doesn't move the seat. Probably need the memory module and unclear if there is additional plug, coding etc? I can confirm from 2013 on that seat switches do illuminate if one finds cheap parts.
Amazing advices
Is there any explanation video for Mercedes R350,how to remove back door interior,please advise?
unfortunately I only work on the cars I have ... but I'm sure mercedes follow a similar removal technique ...but not exactly the same but somewhat similar... wish I could be mote help ..but as I haven't worked on that model o can't say for sure friend .. apologies
I must say you really give some detailed instructions.
well I try... I try to imagine I'm speaking to someone who hasn't picked up a tool before .. cuz that's how it was for me wen I started ... I had no idea ...but slowly with ALOT OF PATIEINCE I'm sharing how I got to where I am ... but don't get .e wrong I am just a diy beginner
appreciate the kind words
Thanks so much for such an in-depth video, mad knowledge!🙏
Best of the best!!!!
thanks my man
Best way to remove that black plastic clip from door is take that middle part off and turn it 90 ° and put it pack and take whole clip away. 👌 no need pick tool... I fighting with pick tool 15 minutes first time 😁
good tip bud ..thank for sharing
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ I have save so much money because your videos. So thanks to you 🙏
@@kimmolopperi1451 u r most welcome my friend
great excellent video man i was struggling to remove my door panel you saved my life! very detailed ! thank you
glad to hear it mate well done
ur so welcome buddy
As WIS says, I think the best way to remove that expansion clip is as following: Pull the pin out with suitable pilers. Then turn that pin 90 degrees and press into the expansion clip until it arrests. Now that two tab must be released. Then take out that expansion clip with plier. Done!
good stuff mate
I heard that but i'm not really clear how to would be done in person. You are to remove the inner pin, turn it 90 degrees then put it back in fully? This will release the tabs or do you have to do this all in one motion. While pulling out you turn the pin?
Wow! Thank you! This works so nicely I facepalmed myself for struggling so much before. It's even easier than the pick method. Yes, pull out pin, turn pin 90 deg, push in, until you feel it lock and pull out with the pliers again. Came out so easy after a hour of messing around with that stupid clip. Now getting the pin out of the clip (it's locked in a bit) does take some force but much easier to deal with since you have it in your hands, ie, use an allen key to push it out from the other end.
Once again a well produced and clear video Mikeyz, thank you.
thanks mate really appreciate it
great video Mikeyz. Do you know if it's possible to remove the metal sheet on the door? The one on which the speaker and the other components that are not on the pannel sit.
yes u can u have to drill out all the rivets
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ by any chance do you happen to know what size are those rivets. I did a bit of research and the rivet guns are different sizes. Don't know what rivets sizes to buy.
@Alexandru Marian Popescu usually 1 rivett tool has 3 sizes on it .. just make sure u buy the right size rivet..take one and compare it to the rivet your buying..take a measurement of the rivet before u drill it out ... I'm pretty sure it's just the radius of the rivet
One thing Mikeyz, where the dickens is the waterproof membrane which stops any moisture penetrating the door card, do you happen to know please?
im not sure i know what u speak of ..is it supppse to be there..becuz ever since i removed my door panel ive never seen aplastic cover membrane not once...booo mercedes
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ Strange, because I have moisture at the bottom of my drivers door. There is no water collecting in the door itself but my garage said that it was probably a membrane inside which was leaking water. They were going to do the work but now cannot because of lockdown. I was going to have a go myself.
Your video about the steering lock and starting problems was so good that I managed that, no problem, thought I might do the same here.
@@bishopcolenso yeah with the spread of this covid 19 pls stay safe and keep your family safe and others around u... with the membrane query... in my honest opinion i havent seen a plastic cover and if u look at other videos on w204 door panels ot will show it doesnt exist and ppl dont remove it.... as shown in my video...so im not sure how your car is getting water in the door panel.... jas it rained lately? ... it must be coming from somewhere....ive never haf an issue with water ...fingers crossed ...but definitely there has to be a reason for it
The best video by a huge margine about unmounting the door panels :) Any chance you remember how that ridiculous clip is called so I could buy one, because I have a little rattle on one of the back doors since I had my back windows tinted, and I suspect they have screwed it up when unmounting as I see how specific and complicated it is. I had bought new clips for them to change while unmounting anyway so that shouldnt be the problem , might be that ridiculous one u spent 10 min explaining :D Cheers!
aww..thanks mate I really appreciate you saying that ..im doi g one of the rear door soon too... actually I'm.not sure what they are called but honestly u dont really have to put it back it makes life alot easier too ...the door wont. e rattling because of the clip.... it would.be something else....however if u do then by all means do it... I understand trying to be perfect ... they would be door push clips
👍 👍 Like 26 bro, u got a cool channel, 💜good work
Thanks for this! Much appreciated how-to
most welcome buddy
hey brother where can i tap 12v ignition plus on this c class i want to retrofit ambient lighting but unfortunately i only found continuous current and no ignition plus
great thank you :)
No worries!
Great video. Do you think the coupe door panel removal would be the same?
hey buddy welcome to the channel and thanks for taking the time to watch my video... much appreciated.... in all honesty yes it would be somewhat very similar... just a longer door friend.... just take a look around for similarities and im sure you can figure out how to remove it mate.. if u have any trouble feel free to ask ...glad to help..look for the torx screws that hold the door frame in place and then u can start to pry it off im very certain its very similar friend.... give a go ....
I found a good deal on a used door panel. Problem is that the upper tab is broken. They did not remove the pin and broke it. You discuss this at the "2:10" mark. Would you suggest cutting the old panel and just glue it on?
I just did a video showing a different cheap fix and no more hassle check it outruclips.net/video/B5j_N4LY-SA/видео.html
I would.not just glue it.. but IMHO u don't evwn need it u can get away without using that clip
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ - they broke the portion of the door panel that the clip goes thru. So now it looks like a U.
@@The_McD oh yes I get ya... but honestly taking my door on and off for mods these past 2 years have made me realise that it's not a crucial part for the door to stay intact ... honestly I would just go without it.. which is why in one of my recent videos I show how I simply used a push rivet and a normal screw with a washer to replace that H clip
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ - I’m going to see if a big washer with screw would do it like your video. I just don’t want it to rattle. See video attached. Thanks!
ruclips.net/video/HXd5Uo6yXr4/видео.html
Can you close the door without the door panel attached? Or will the vertical trim by the c pillar screw things up?
ye u can close the door its possible just tuck the trim in and all good
Great video, are the tweeter covers on your car OEM? And the carbon fiber trim piece, is it OEM as well? Or is it wrapped? I like that way they look and would like to have them on my car. I have a 08 C300 Luxury rwd.
hey buddy welcome to the channel and thanks for the comment ...the tweeter covers are just add ons not oem or anything .. and trim is carbon fiber wrapped tweeter covers are from aliexpress n I got the trims wrapped by a shop alot of ppl are doing it themselves but I wasnt comfortable doing it so I paid about 200 to 250 for the job including centre console also and back door trims
Thank you for Sharing the video.
Hi Mikeyz do you know where can i find the fist Clip? the Hard clip
u can get them at car wreckig yards thats where i got mine from.. i had to call around so many places and ask for that one clip bought 2 for 40 dollars .... 20 each ... u just have to shops around
Can you show a video about replacing the tweeters with aftermarket ones? Thanks!
sure... its quite easy but i can do that ... it does involved cutting the factory tweeters off...but all things are good .... sounds really clear now....i basically just grabbed a pair of tweeters and then cut the factory ones off and then used the new ones and wired them in using speaker connections...i will do a video asap
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ Sounds good! The only part I am worried about is the wiring and cutting. I heard changing them out makes a huge difference!
@@karim_beats ye no other weay around it unless you can find a female connector for the mercedes plug ..but cutting the factory wires isnt too bad ..as long as you make a secure connection..i only swapped the tweeters not the 6.5" woofers in the door.... unless i decide to build an abs like speaker plate to replace the factory ones it wont ever sound near as good.... merc use the door as a box and bounce sound arouond to give descent mids and bass ...hence why it sounds pretty good..so if your going to replace the woofers its a must that you cover all the exposed holes and use a similar speaker plate to cover the entire speaker mount hole...therefore using your door as a bass box kindof...if u know what i mean nd also you have to ofcourse buy the appropriate female plugs for the factory speaker plug therefore saving you from cutting the plug on the woofers... just one less job to do ....
Wish you would have covered door interior door handle removal and replacement. I just bought the kit online and I have watched a few videos. The plastic melted tabs and cable pin look like he'll to remove fml.
unfortunately i havent had the issue just yet ,,but i will most likely do the video once i have the issue ..but yes gonna have to melt the tabs and then use self tapping screws to replace them all i believe . i watched a video about that tooi cuz i like to be prepared for any faults and mishaps...you;ll be ok its not as hard as ppl think..just annoying cuz u gotta cut or melt the plastic tabs... ive seen where ppl use screws instead to put it back together
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ dremmel looks the fastest and easiest to cut the melted tabs. Can drill them out or cut them but not goid success stories tho. I don't know about melting them lol they are melted tabs already. There is replacement kits with handle pin and 20 screws. I just purchased one unfortunately lol.
@@jasonb4196 even easier is to use just pair of cutting pliers with a sharp point . used just for cutting wires and u can cut the top opff the melted tabs and it will come out easily no need for any sort of power tool ..then u just use the screws provideed to screw it back together...still thinking about it
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ once i pull the door apart I will look at these tabs and make a decision. I might try more than one way and see what is best.
@@jasonb4196 yeah do that
Do I need to take the door panel off to remove the trunk button? Didn't cover that in the video unfortunately...
yes because its clipped in from the inside
I need to replace my armrest on the door panel. Any idea if it's available separately? Also I noticed that in the OEM parts diagram the upper piece has to be purchased separately from the lower half of the door card. Any idea if these are easily separable?
Thank you!
not entirely sure but let me do some browsing and research and see what i find and ill getbak tp u
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ I just ordered a used door panel, it doesn't look easy to take apart the armrest. There a bunch of "plastic rivet" looking things that look like they're heat-treated or melted on there.
@@amcdonal86VT they just need to be drilled out and u can use screws after to refit them i believe ... it wont be hard to take apart or put together just take your time and itll be ok
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ I just did this. You basically drill out the wax/melted tabs with a 1/4" drill bit. Then you need to find very short #8 screws and drill a thin pilot hole before installing. Use washers as well. It was a pain in the butt because even 1/2" length screws are too long and went through to the other side of the vinyl. In this case I just removed the screws and added more washers stacked on top of each other.
@@amcdonal86VT excellent mate well done
Hi I need to remove the armrest from the door frame... needs to remove the whole door frame ?
yes u do it's attached inside and melted together via tabs ..if u check out my door handle replacement ull see how the door separates as I remove the melted tabs to replace the inner door handle for front doors...
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ Yes, I saw...thanks for the answer
@@pursuit740 welcome
Door Pin Hell. I can't get the pin out. Are essentially squeezing the pins to the center tom release it? I've already damaged the pins from trying. PIA. Can you clarify.
are u prying the clips towards the centre? ensure its unclipping ... once they are unclipped at the same time it will come out
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ - I tried to squeeze the top one down and bottom up. I could not get it off and broke it out of furious anger. Ordered new one from dealer which has a screw.
The sun will be setting and I am switching the bottom half of the door panel. Man I bit off more than I can chew but I do have plastic epoxy. I’ll send you a video clip when done. Upgrading to leather...
@@The_McD ahh I see ... nice
u have to send me a pic on facebook of the new type of h clip so i can ee what u mean is it like the old ones?? with a torx screw ??
I just ordered a used door panel, but the chrome strip that runs along the top of the door trims is peeling. Do you know if I can replace this easily? The one on my existing door panel is fine and I want to transfer.
i will have a look onve i get back and see if u can advise u or at least point u in the right direction
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ thanks, if not I suppose sanding it and painting it in situ is not a bad option
Hi there, I'm having annoying door creaks and squeaks coming from what it seems to be the door handle where your leg naturally rests, can that said handle be accessed and eventually to be put some felt on the clips or seals?
inner door?
@@MIKEYZVLOGZyes, the noises are inside the cabin.
Hello, do you have a part number for the orange clips (the 9 that go around the door)?
TIA
they are called mercedes door clips search on ebay cheap easy find
Thanks for the quick reply and the awesome video. I’ll be replacing the door handle next week.
@@jorger89 no worries good on ya mate
Can’t open door I think wire has come off handle any ideas
have u opened door inside to check
have u removed the front panel ?
make sure u check the safety isn't on .. sometimes it's as simple as using a screwdriver and pressing on the latch that catches the door when u close it ..I've seen this many times
I the wire came off the door handle it would be very loose and floppy .. is that the case ?
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ yes handle sticks out not push back in door will not open can I still get panel off or will I need to take seat out
Hi mate i enjoyed watching your video it was very informative, i just want ask you if its possible to remove armrest on door panel or is part of door as i have changed interior of my car and wanted to dye in colour of my seats to match car seats please let me know as i can not find any info online in regards to armrest removal
hmm I haven't seen it ... but in order to remove the arm rest u would have to seperate the top from the bottom and cut the plastic rivets off so it will seperate .. much like how you fix the door handle if broken ... that's how u would remove arm rest and then u can do whatever u needed to do... hope that makes sense... once u remove the door panel u can pretty much see what u need to do to remove the arm rest..
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ thank you again for a quick response and for info highly appreciated thank you 👍take car
@@wahidmahmood9169 most welcome
Anyone got the part number for the clips they ripped out of the door? Asking for a friend
Ill have to check that foryou ...not sur
MIKEYZ VLOGZ spent a while looking with no luck, conveniently found your video after I smashed the first on, derp
@@badaimmafia i feel your pain im about to pull my door apart again so ill get you a part number in about an hr or less
@Mikey, would you have the part number for that ridiculous H type push-clip? I did mine before watching your video and broke it! I know you mentioned that it doesn't need to be put back in, but for the sake of completeness, I would like to get it but can't find the part number for the life of me.
yes i do ill give it to you
Mikey can I get that part number as well? I should have watched your video before I tried to remove it.
@@tas4092 I found it after some searching. It is PN: A000-991-79-40
How do I actually disassemble the door panel to replace the leather parts in it?
if u check out the video on the door handle replacement it show roughly what would have to do ...u gotta cut the melted tabs so everything disassembles
I'm planning on redoing the interior with diamond leather stitching, but the panels are glues together with plastic, after i drill it open how do i put it back together, please help i don't want to ruin the car😂
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ ok thank you! But how do i put it back together? Do i use silicone glue or what would you suggest?
@@resiilmoittaa1600 in the video I use screws as they will screw back into the plastic tab u cut off
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ ok thank you!
I removed my door panel and fixed my door Handel. I put it all back to together. Now my door wont lock. Stays unlocked no matter what. All other doors works fine as before. Is there a safety mechanism that keeps you from locking door? Did I miss putting something back?
hey bud . sorry to hear that .. ok so of its the lock... maybe try the safety on the side on the door ..check the door lock hinge see if u flick it up or down of it still locks and unlocks .. sometimes its just jammed ... and ur sure u put everything back the way its suppose to go ?
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ yeah I rewatched your video and made sure it all went back right. Everything works except door wont lock. The door hinge I can move up and down. I can't even manually lock the door with the key. When i press lock button the pin just bounces and wont engage to lock. I dont see any safety buttons on the side of the door. 2010 c300. Thanks for your help and all your videos. Just did a system install that was solid. Just need my door to lock so I don't get jacked. Lol
@@myperro721 hold on so its bouncing ??
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ sometimes it won't. Then sometimes yes will bounce. I tried the piece of tape it stopped the. Bouncing. Any which way I can't lock door. Even with a key. Almost like it's jammed
@@myperro721 wen it bouncers its the lock actuator
tq bro !
Somebody know part number of that H-clip- rivet?
I'll get it for u once I finish work..if u watch my video on the H clip replacement I used a 2 dollars push clip and a screw with a washer to replace it ..so u never have to worry about that h clip ever again ... if u think about it that h clip isn't compulsory for the door to be secured and remain intact u could do without it even..as the 2 t30 torx screws hold the door in place
ruclips.net/video/B5j_N4LY-SA/видео.html
@@MIKEYZVLOGZ its one easy trick to remove them. But not work for me.
Pull out central clip and rotate 90° and push it back. Now easy remove whole rivet-clip from the door.
Left doorpanel- I have removed central blocker and this not work. With screwdriver i cant remove it too. Right doorpanel- pushed too much central clip and i cant remove that central clip.
So i need demage that clips, I think.
I hate some mercedes ideas.
(My doors sound cracky and i need use some noiseblock foam under panels.
@@MIKEYZVLOGZthank you. Its better solution like original.
Aks 1651 or aks 1652?
Great video thanks but That fake harman Kardon/burmester tweeter cover though 🤦♂️
lol ye buddy its a split between hk and burmester i decided to cover the burmester with hk cuz i dont have burmester ..i just liked the look...
Hello Mikeyz, Excellent video. Thanks. On my W204 I have just managed to remove the tricky "H" clip but only after realizing that it was fitted 90 degrees anticlockwise to the orientation illustrated in your video. First timers beware!