Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: glcg123 on August 13, 2012, 16:19:02

Title: Driver door spring problem
Post by: glcg123 on August 13, 2012, 16:19:02

On the driver's door there is a large aluminum track on the door post that a roller rides up against to ensure that the door opens only part way or all the way. There is a spring within the door itself that applies pressure to this wheel assembly. The passenger door wheel assembly is tight against the track. The driver side door is not. Has anyone had to repair or replace this spring assembly? I have downloaded instructions on removing the inside door panel assembly but would like to avoid doing it if there is some way that I can free up the spring.

George

1965 230SL

Title: Re: Driver door spring problem
Post by: 66andBlue on August 13, 2012, 16:39:29

George,
you'll have to remove the door panel (and the plastic protective sheet if it is still there) do check whether the spring is broken or the bolt that holds the retainer is loose.
The photo should give you an idea what is involved. Not a difficult job.

Title: Re: Driver door spring problem
Post by: glcg123 on August 16, 2012, 22:22:01

Thanks for the advice. I will let you know what I find when I dismantle the door.

George