door lock bouncing up and down

[peteubhi]

hi i have a w211 and the rear passenger side door pin bounces up and down when locking and unlocking.
I have read that a spring needs replacing in the ACTUATOR?
Does any one please have a picture guide as to how to replace this spring?

 

[Giantvanman]

You could PM the OP on this thread http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/179304-c55-driver-door-pin-popping-up-down.html

 

[peteubhi]

thank you giantvanman, do you know if its the same procedure for the rear doors? do i have to remove the door handle and remove the rivets?

 

[Giantvanman]

I haven't done this with an MB but to get to the mechanism/lock/etc you need to remove the door card/door panel. I would guess yes to handle, likely to lock button and door opener. The panel/card is normally held on with push fittings but check for screws because I haven't done this on an MB!

EDIT: This is the tool to pull the trim/card/panel away from the door http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005DQ7ZEU/?tag=amazon0e9db-21 . I have used a wallpaper scraper before but that is not a recommendation!

 

[mersum1es]

W211 Bouncing Door lock fix (plus other's) - Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums

Some spring sellers are providing good pictorial installation instructions with the springs...

 

[markmifsud]

Dont forget to get the forum discount code that I have put at the bottom of the post.