S 500 Sedan (140.051) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1996)
Front Door Limiter: Service and Repair
Preliminary work:
Door liner on driver's door and rear door removed.
Vapor seal on interior door panel
pull off in front area.
Seal (1) above bolt (3)
pull off.
Retainer (2) on bolt (3)
remove.
Bolt (3)
remove with special tool, avoid damaging paint.
Plastic washer (4)
remove (2 each).
Screws (5 and 6)
screw out (3 each), when installing tighten front screw first (10 Nm).
Door retainer (7)
remove through installation opening in interior door panel, do not damage door.
Cover (8)
pull off of door retainer (7).
Door retainer (7)
lubricate by coating with MB-Lubricant Paste part no. 001 989 14 51, with brush before installing ball races.
Reinstall
in opposite order.
Vapor seal on interior door panel
glue on, replace vapor seal if damaged.
Special tool