Mercedes r129 500sl repairing a loose, door mounted power seat control panel

[@markbaker6029]

I just replaced the passengers side seat control assembly with a little trouble with both clips not wanting to let go as you described to go to first in order to not break the little feet. Success and I replaced the passenger side seat adjustment conrtrol unit on my 1991 500SL. But then the drivers side was a different animal all together! The clips (and their both there with both feet) just did not want to release as I struggled with it for some time - and I’ve got an full assortment of nylon trim tools that I was using ‘gingerly’ to get it to release - but just would not give. So I thought it out and felt that if I use the flat (semi wide) edge of one of my other trim tools up on the front portion of the trim that by pushing directly backwards (not out) on it - that maybe it will give me the room to ‘pop’ it out the front way and bingo it did just that “right now” still have the unit dangling at my side now. So thought to stop and just mention this to you & others who also might get hung up on these clips not wanting to release. Key here is to pry gingerly backwards until the feet clear their grasp on the inner door panel. This is just food for thought for all who are replacing their seat adjustment units. Thank youy for your videos too - I’m a subscriber and study your ‘how to’ processes on all that I work on. Because at $195.00 an hour at the Mercedes Dealreship I’m not willing to pay that on something that I know I could do myself! So your videos are not only helpful BUT they are instructional to all of us who want to learn more about our vehicles - thank you for your time in making these “How To” Instructional Videos. Mark

[@fupabox]

Excellent tip . Thanks 🙏

[@markbaker6029]

Your very welcome 🙏

[@pdimblad]

Brilliant video. Recently bought a 280SLfor my wife and this is one of the very few things to fix as they were both very loose. Went out today, 15 minutes later two perfectly solid panels. Brilliant!

[@thaddeauscaldwell7101]

Thank you for another great video. I bought a near perfect wood switch panel on eBay for $100 , for the passenger side of my 1995 SL320. I now have to install it. Thank you posting this video . Its a shame , the costly damage that some people can cause by putting screws in the interior of a Mercedes. It's evident that those type of people don't appreciate the fine elegance of these cars.Thank you again.

[@fupabox]

very welcome..enjoy the SL

[@ronsmith6048]

Thanks! Very clear description of my rattle problems when the doors close. They sound good from the outside but not when closing from the inside. Can't wait to get into the door with the magnetic retrieval goody. Thank you again.

[@rickkusy2466]

Perfect, I cannot believe how easy this was. It fixed my problem! Thanks

[@MrBenzsl]

For anyone who would like to do the job properly and not be sticking bits of plastic on. These are the part numbers for the 4 spring clips and new retaining brackets both sides. If you renew them all it will cost less than $25 per side. 4 off 1297270041 1 off 1297270111 1 off 1297270211 1 off 1297270311 1 off 1297270411 Also DO NOT pull the plate as per Vid it should be eased from the front towards the back and gently pulled out.

[@saavwafare]

Thanks for the video when I bought my SL both side were very loose now I can resolve the issue.

[@klausstegmann5034]

ein danke schön, und ein lieben gruß' fupapox sl r 129 🔧🤗👍

[@seshachary5580]

VERY EDUCATIVE. tHANK YOU REGARDS

[@fupabox]

Very welcome .

[@thaddeauscaldwell7101]

As always , another great video. Two 👍👍 up.

[@greek0818]

I am in need of the metal trim clips for this application and have not found any sources for them. Can you point me to a good source for these metal clips? Please :) BTW: very nice video!

[@fupabox]

trying to find them ... no luck .. have you tried the dealership ?

[@greek0818]

@@fupabox I ended up calling a MBZ salesman at Pelican Parts and he spent a good amount of time researching these and found them in their inventory. (Spring) Part #129 727 00 41

[@fupabox]

@@greek0818 excellent work ... I checked all the MBZ online parts diagrams and couldn't find it anywhere

[@abmpcp]

well explained and very informative, thank you Sir

[@KushPizzaSleep]

If your changing the twist bulb you need to buy the whole plastic piece, the bulb is attached to it

[@elihannoush4814]

Do you know where to get the lower brown plastic pieces with the little hook thingy. They’re on the opposite side of the metal clips. Mine are broken and I can’t find any online.

[@fupabox]

dealership has them or can have them in a couple days ..they aren't too expensive and the dealer has the entire parts breakdown..down to individual screws. I found it cheaper and easier to get trim parts in the right colour etc. straight from the dealer

[@Imperialperil]

Thanks, I have this exact problem. Not any more!

[@moparmusclecars]

Anyone know a decent place to buy the bezel or a wood grain covering for these seat control panels? The wood grain is peeling off of it. Do you have to buy the whole kit, or can you just buy the seat control covers or decals (whatever they are made out of).

[@fupabox]

+moparmusclecars They're real wood veneer ..you can get just the wood part nd swap the clips and buttons off the old one..dealers have them available for approx $170 per side if I remember correctly

[@moparmusclecars]

FUPABOX, THANKS ILL CHECK INTO THAT.

[@poorboy2969]

This was very helpful,were can i get a dash board kit?? :-)

[@Afrovii]

This is EXACTLY what I mean, see the wood part of the door? It's missing in mine and I dunno where to get it.

[@miguelmartin8863]

hello where can I get windbreaker from zimmer golden spirit thanks

[@CABLEGUYJAY100]

Easy fix! Thanks again!

[@njoeandjen]

Awesome!

[@adnansthe1849]

hello ! any idea how to do the same thing on 98 r129 by any chance u might know how to remove the power seat housing? thanks

[@fupabox]

+adnan shahid do you mean the switches on the door ? if so, you need to remove the door panel ..I have a video on removing it in the r129 playlist

[@adnansthe1849]

+fupabox I meant the same housing around that little seat switch...mine is all scratched up so I was trying to remove it and paint it...I was looking at this video to remove that little plastic cover but it's different on a 98

[@fupabox]

adnan shahid the door panel design on a 1998 is slightly different but the removal and screw locations is the same

[@klausstegmann5034]

ein danke schön, und ein lieben gruß, 🤗🍂

[@miguelmartin8863]

donde puedo conseguir cortavientos zimmer golden spirit gracias

[@klauswagner1072]

so ein pfusch - ausbauen von vorne nach hinten schieben - vorne ist eine Haltenase abgebrochen und hinten kommen zwei Federn drauf

[@4windstfj]

YIPPIE!!

[@iagocaldas2458]

Mine is covered in layers of super glue I hate people.

[@69shovel]

what is the name of the piece you took out that came in two parts. i have to replace both sides? and where can i find them Great Video just what i was looking for 2 hours of it :))