Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Class 1998 - 2005
W163
Door Lock Actuator Repair
DISCLAIMER
THIS IS IN NO WAY MEANT AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL, IT’S
ONLY BASIC INFORMATION BUT CONTAINS LINKS TO PUBLICLY
AVAILABLE INTERNET MEDIA WHICH CONTAINS VERY USEFUL
INFORMATION RELATING TO THE REPAIR OF YOUR DOOR LOCK
ACTUATOR.
I HOLD NO RESPONSIBILTY WHATSOEVER FOR
MISUSE, MISINTERPRETATION ETC. I DO NOT GUARANTEE THIS
WILL WORK OR SOLVE THE PROBLEM, BUT IT CERTAINLY DID FOR
MANY PEOPLE
“GOOGLE IT AND SEE FOR YOURSELF”
Models covered in the W163 series
ML230, ML320, ML350, ML430, ML500, ML270 CDI, ML55 AMG
What you should have received
1 x General Guideline
1 x Set Forceps
4 x Stainless Steel Springs
Extremely Useful Information To Help You
ML320 Mercedes Benz How to remove a door panel and re-install it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ZBsK_f9Bg
Courtesy Of
joesnowmobiles
Front Door Panel Removal Mercedes w163 ML230 ML270 ML320 ML350
ML400 ML430 ML500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H--R8oGNTE0
Courtesy Of
World Mechanics
Rear Door Panel Removal on Mercedes W163 ML230 ML270 ML320 ML350
ML400 ML430 ML500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3AINXHeGFc
Courtesy Of
World Mechanics
How to Remove and Replace Door Actuator Mercedes W163 ML230 ML270
ML320 ML350 ML400 ML430 ML500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrno17kP0Gc
Courtesy Of
World Mechanics
Another Useful Tool We Suggest (TRIM REMOVAL TOOL) Available at most
auto parts shops .
"SAVE YOUR TRIM, DON'T USE METAL TOOLS TO PRY IT OFF"
Once You Have The Actuator Removed From The Vehicle (Following
The YouTube Internet Links Given Above)
Original Snapped Spring
Using the forceps included insert the one leg of the spring into the locating hole on
the underneath of the guide arm
Once its inserted click into place on the other side
View of locating hole on the underneath of the guide arm (Guide arm has been
removed to illustrate. Do not remove it leave in place)
Test the function of the actuator
Reinstall back into the vehicle