W124 - drivers door closure issues

[Vectrolosys]

Hello,

I am posting this with the hope it helps someone else solve the issue I had.

Symptoms

My new 300TE had a drivers door that would only shut with a reasonable slam, not the nice push my 200TE door would close with.

I also noted that the drivers side door car was not fitted properly and the handle/arm rest part was coming away.

Resolution

I removed the drivers door card, using some good size washers and short self tapping screws, I reattached the arm rest part, bringing flush with the door card. I applied some grease to the latch mechanise and used a small paint brush to apply grease to the mechanism under the water proofing layer, which I carefully peeled back.

I re-assembled the door, making sure that the card was latched in properly down the bottom, I tend to drop it into position, whilst lightly pushing it against the door.

Once this was all in, the door shut a lot easier. A few opens and closes, the door now shuts properly with a gentle push, rather than a not so gentle slam.

Hope this helps someone,

James

 

[SilverSaloon]

also ensuring that the top is securly clipped in (done with a good hammer of your fist on the top of the door card with the window opened).

 

[Vectrolosys]

To add, getting the door latch actuating arm, back onto the interior handle, can be easily acheived by getting the handle in place, and pulling the latching arm with a small, flat bladed screwdriver. It should slip in and lock down with a satisfying click .