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Replacing a Car Door

Model: Mercedes Classe M W163 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Car door

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This guide shows how to replace your car door in the best way without needing to go to a specialist bodyshop and without spending too much money. The job is not easy, but with willpower, patience, and attention, it becomes feasible.

The first step is, of course, to remove the door you want to replace, take off the plastic parts from the inner side, and detach the wing mirror, including the electrical connections. Next, disconnect the electric windows and central locking from the junction boxes in the door structure.

At this point, you can unscrew the hinges that hold the door to the vehicle. You will have successfully removed the door from your car.


Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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