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How to Remove the Door Panel on Mercedes SLK R171

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 2, R171 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Part: Door trim panel

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To remove the door panel on a Mercedes SLK R171, follow these general steps. Before starting, it is important to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery for safety reasons.

There are screws along the inner edge of the door, near the lock, that need to be removed. Remove the triangular plastic cover located behind the external mirror and the one from the internal handle.

Under the cover of the internal handle, there are additional screws securing the panel that need to be unscrewed. Remove the cap that says AIRBAG and unscrew the underlying screw.

Pry along the edges of the panel to release the clips. Disconnect the cable from the internal opening handle and the connector.


Updated on 2 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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