W211 door handle advice please

[TDE1]

After a bit of a wobble I've been having with the keyless entry on the drivers door in my W211 (the button on the handle was intermittent in agreeing to lock / unlock the car), the entire handle has now given up. It feels like something inside has broken; It won't pull out all the way to open the door and there is a brief rattle when the window is powered down.

Bearing in mind my idiocy (I entered the car twice today from the passenger side and clambered into the drivers seat, even taking my shoes off second time round, rather than simply reaching over and opening the door from the inside), could this be a DIY job? I'm no mechanic, but would be willing to give it a go if it's as simple as buying a new handle and putting it in.

My worry is that by meddling with whatever sensors etc are there, I may be putting the security of the car at risk or even putting it into some kind of lockdown mode, or wrecking the doors interior.

If anyone has resolved a similar issue, I'd be grateful for advice.

Thanks

[Alps]

hey TDE, the outer handle its easy to take off if its the inner part thats broken then a little more tricky as the door card will need to come off.

[TDE1]

Thanks Alps. Been poking round again and can't see any way of removing it from the outside. Suspect I was being over ambitious.

Back to MB....

Cheers

Tim

[SPX]

Originally Posted by TDE1

Bearing in mind my idiocy (I entered the car twice today from the passenger side and clambered into the drivers seat, even taking my shoes off second time round, rather than simply reaching over and opening the door from the inside),

I've had a very stressful day today, but you've just cheered me right up Tim. ^^

[JohnEBoy]

There's nothing wrong with a bit of 'Dukes of Hazzard' stylee when entering a car.

Just watch out for the gear lever and where it ends up (scuse the pun)...



I can remember a time when I could traverse a car internally...

[TDE1]

Originally Posted by JohnEBoy

Just watch out for the gear lever and where it ends up (scuse the pun)...

Lets just say.. thank goodness I had my sturdy pants on today.

[donubenz]

Hi Tim if you are feeling brave a series on you tube may help?
Don

Mercedes w211 door panel removal pt 1 - YouTube

[TDE1]

Originally Posted by donubenz

Hi Tim if you are feeling brave a series on you tube may help?
Don

Mercedes w211 door panel removal pt 1 - YouTube

Thanks! The first few bits look just like the instructions I need. Will delve deeper tomorrow, ready for the weekend when I can spend some time on it and figure out what tools I can fashion to pop out the panels.

Much appreciated Don!

[sinewave]

This might help Tim

Comand Online Ltd :: Tools :: Mercedes Benz Long Wedge (Black)

[donubenz]

Hi Tim the plastic bits come off easy with a half of a wooden peg say or a plastic cooking spatula can be used. The handle comes off without the need to take the panel off. Peel back the rubber draught seal behind the lock on the door. You will see a hole that an allen key goes in, not sure what size around 4-5mm from memory. Undo screw and the fixed part of the handle come out. The moving part can then be taken out by moving it towards the gap you just made.
This link from the dark side may also assist. Good luck.

Door Handle on CLS - Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums

[Troon]

Originally Posted by JohnEBoy

There's nothing wrong with a bit of 'Dukes of Hazzard' stylee when entering a car.

Those Duke boys removed the front glass. Unfortunately, the 211 front glass doesn't drop down fully, leaving a small sliver of window sticking up. Trying to get in like Schneider or Wopat over that may result in more damage than it's worth...