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Removing the Front Door Panel of the Mercedes A-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe A W176 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Door trim panel

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In this brief guide, you will find instructions to remove the front door panel of the Mercedes A-Class. First, open the front door of the vehicle and start by removing the plastic cover on the grab handle; unscrew the screws located inside the handle, as shown in the video.

At this point, remove the triangular plastic cover behind the mirror by prying on the sides of the panel to detach and remove it; finally, disconnect the handle cable and the electrical connector for the window switch.


Posted on 31 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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On a Seat Ibiza, the boot lid may become stuck, for example, due to a fault with the control button or the lock actuator. In these cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the backrest by operating the release lever. Next, go to the boot, unclip the cover panel of the boot lid, and open it by operating the actuator with a screwdriver or a similar tool.

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