How do you remove left rear door panel on Mercedes Benz 300SE?

Answer 1

Begin with the plastic cover, just behind the inside door handle. Pull the cover, and you'll expose a Phillips head screw. Loosen all the screws holding the arm rest to the door panel. Using a tiny screwdriver, loosen the trim next to the rear-most window (the screw heads are on the opposite side. When the screw is out, push the trim upward to release the tab. Loosen the two screws holding the chrome ring around the striker latch. Unscrew the door lock knob. Check for additional screws on the bottom of the door panels (in the carpeted area). Lift the panel upward. If resistance is encountered, check the area for screws or other snags. When replacing the door panel, it's always handy to place a drinking straw over the door lock knob assembly, so that it doesn't wobble around and make mating the door panel back on too difficult. Route the straw through the hole in the door panel and you can pay more attention to the rest of the job.