Getting to the electric seat controls V Class

[bobloes]

Hi All,

The electric seat controls fitted to my newly bought 2004 Viano are 'loose' ie when operated they push back into the door. I do not want to damage the upholstery as it is in good condition. Can you give me a clue how to remove the panel/switches.

Thanks in advance

Bob

 

[m80]

Be careful with the tweeter wires as the panel comes off, it'll rip at least one out if not careful.

I can't remember screw for screw but 'I think' the centre strip unclips, and exposes screws
Screws underside and behind open lever.
Prise from the bottom and back of door with scraper to pop the push ins. Be prepared to repalce broken, green type, push ins.

You need to support the panel and...
The mechanical open lever bar will unclip when the hinge is rotated, you'll understand later.
Wiring will unplug to free the panel.
Mid range speaker stays in the door.
Tweeter stays with the panel.

I think.

A japanese import, I guess

 

[bobloes]

Thanks for the info M80. I have got most of it off except the most important part. Clearly do not want to break anything. The 'cover'appears to be held in by the open lever and there are no screws vicible to enable the panel to be pulled free. Probably have to go to the professionals. Yes a Japanese import converted to a camper van. Cheers

 

[BIG UN]

The electric seat switch just clips into 3 lugs on the door card & you have the cables plugged into the door controller. If its pushing back into the door your either pressing you hard or the lugs that hold the switch are damaged.

 

[bobloes]

Not what I wanted to do but had to go to my local garage (not a merc dealer) where I have been going for 15 years and he removed the door panel for me. As expected three of the four lugs which hold the switch box firm were broken. I hasten to add it was like that when I bought it (caveat emptor). I used some glue to position it correctly and then I fashioned a thin metal 'strap' which I was able to position firmly behind behind it in case the glue was not man enough. It has worked well. Thanks for the advice and information. Sorry I was not able to properly benefit from your combined knowledge. Cheers

Bob

 

[BIG UN]

The door panels arent cheap especially if they have the rouged panels