There is a single screw holding the two piece foam insulator in the door located just bellow the door lock.
Mercedes w220 door lock actuator removal.
Remove this screw with a t20 torx.
Removal and putting it back is a tedious and time consuming.
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This article will show you how to remove and replace your door handles.
The door lock vacuum element used in this project is different from one available to buy which doesn t have the metal rod.
Remove the connecting rod from the actuator by unclipping the tab on the top and removing the rod red arrow this will be used for adjusting the height of the rod to make sure the lock unlock functions with the actuator in the full up and down position.
Remove the door pin or at least pull it up in the unlock position.
There have been several designs of actuators over the years but they all work in the same manner and on the same principles.
The second solution is practically free.
Unfortunately the locks and keys are vin matched and only available from mercedes benz.
Does it fit in.
There is a yellow vacuum line attached to the actuator but it is easier to remove once the unit is free and lower in the door.
You will need to reach inside the door and separate the foam block while in the door.
How to remove the door lock assembly to r r the broken vacuum pot without removing door glass.
Just make two 6 cuts in door inner.
First you can replace the door lock actuator which can cost from 150 to 450 depending on if you try to fix it yourself or have the dealer fix the problem.