removal

Majoring chaps, I am trying to replace the interior map reading/courtesy light in my 2010 W221. (interior lighting rear right passenger map courtesy Mercedes S-Class W221 A221820160) anyone know how to get the thing off? Thanks garno

Some little prat from the planet Zogg has tried to break into my 169 A class & has wrecked the key lock section of the drivers door. I've managed to buy a new lock & have found that to replace the lockI need to unscrew the single screw/bolt via the small grommet protected hole in the door...

I have a 300D W124 that needs to get on the road and as starting has been getting progressively more difficult, I am changing the glowplugs. Four have come out with oodles of penetrating oil soaking for days, 5 is coming with more soaking (I figured that lots of soaking will help, no rush), but...

Hi Are there any threads or advice on how to remove the front headlamp from the r129. YouTube has nothing relevant and I've disassembled the unit all apart from one cable that looks to be from inside the lamp to something on the car frame. My guess would be the ballast. Unsure where to go...

I need to replace the windscreen on my W202 c250d, and wondered if anyone has attempted it and has any tips. Cant go through insurance as the car is currently off the road at the moment undergoing some mechanical repair and improvements. Done loads of windscreen replacements on other cars...

I just broke the last glow plug I had to remove. It was the last one right up against the bulkhead in an awkward place. I need a recommendation of someone who can come out and remove it. I've just had a quote of £270 which I think is ludicrous especially just for one glow plug. Thanks

Hello guys... My car doors have rusted badly where the rubber seal is..I bought second hand doors online and it is about time to fit them and transfer all the compenants from the old rusty door to the new ones. Can you guys help me out by giving some tutorials or wis/asra doc numbers... Your...

Hi all, The LED unit in the mirrow has been declared broken! I have ordered another from Merc but fail to find anywhere that eplains to me how to remove the mirror without me breaking it. Thanks for any help

Hi all, Just wanted to find out what tools (by brand/location) you guys recommend when it comes to ball splitting and removal/install . Is the stuff on ebay ok or is it just badly made putty? anything to go for or avoid? I've gleaned a good idea on how to go about the job from searches on...

I need to remove the door trim on my 169, but can't seem to find the hidden torx bolts. Has anyone else removed the trim or have a link to a site which shows where the bolts are regards David

I've got a couple of large stone chips on the component called the 'grille cover' on the grille of my car (part 9 on the attached pic) and I want to replace it with a new one. Does anyone know if this can be removed without taking off the front bumper? I've seen a video on YouTube where the...

Folks Can anybody please advise if I need to remove the entire rear bumper to change the plastic insert/capping. This is the part (darker plastic) that wraps around the width of the car in the centre of the bumper. I have a new one and it looks to be retained by several plastic tangs with two...

Hi all, can anyone explain how to remove the air filters please. Am able to get the front grey cover off but cant see how to go any further and dont want to "hawl and pull" at grey bits:eek: encase I break something. Photos would be even better. Thanks

Hey guys Just picked up the new Vito W447, does any one know how to remove the radio Also what's the best way to get cables from the cab into the engine bay. Cheers Guys.

Hi peeps, anyone know how to remove the front door card on my 204. I've looked for a video on YouTube but can only find one for the rear door, or a 203 front door. My son tugged the interior handle too hard this morning and it now just flops in and out. Kids eh. ....

Hi Can anyone advise how to get the sill plastic covers off as I have graunched one of mine on a high curb! Thought I had knackered the paint on a metal sill but when looking realised its a plastic cover so guess it can be removed and sorted out. Any advice greatfully recieved

Hello guys... I m trying to tidy up my CLK 430 , I have derusted the front and painted the front subframe and inner wings ...now it is time to do the rear of the car.. I m tempted to drop the rear subframe off the car to give me better access to treat rust under the boots area and also to...

There's a government petition up to remove the front registration plates on uk car. Please sign if you agree. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/132590 I personally think mercs look miles better without due to have that big plastic registration holder fastened to the bumper.

Hi all, So, in the on-going quest to figure out what is going on with the performance in the car, I had a realisation moment (from a post I read whilst googling on other forums [sorry!]) it came to me that the first time this happened 4 years ago the Mass Air Flow Sensor had to be replaced...

Hi all, Does anyone have a guide or know how to remove the dash trim on w219 CLS55. I want to get it wrapped in a gloss black along with the cd changer front and gear surround. The wrapper said he can do the rest without removing the bits.. but finds it hard to do the dash one (especially...