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Replacing the Right Front Door Panel on a Mercedes R

Model: Mercedes Classe R W251, MK 1 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Windshield

Carry out the replacement of the right front door panel on a Mercedes R: disconnect the battery terminals located in the engine bay, and using a screwdriver, unscrew the screws in the upper lever space of the door opening and the screws in the handle (after removing the plastic trim). Remove the plastic covering at the corner of the window; unscrew the remaining screws on the door panel and detach the retaining clips. Finally, pull off the panel by hand and disconnect it from the door (unplug the power wiring and the release cable). Perform any desired maintenance inside the door.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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