With the panel free lift it up and off the door clearing the door lock pull on top.
Remove door panel w123.
Removing a door panel from a car may seem like a difficult thing to do but it s actually quite simple.
Use a flat blade screwdriver to gently pry out.
Start by removing the control panel and door latch with a screwdriver and disconnecting their electrical wires.
Then take off the rest.
Unscrew the lock plunger.
Lift the door panel up gently.
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Removing a w123 door remove the 2 large scews in the armrest.
With the panel off you can see the series of clips on the back of the panel.
It is a good idea to order extra clips in advance as these tend to break easily.
Remove the two screws that attach the chrome trim around the door latch.
There are a series of plastic clips holding the panel to the outside of the door.
The only thing that is attached to the car then is the upper edge door panel.
When they all are loose you can pull upwards on the door panel and the clip for the plastic pocket will loose see image.
It is a good idea to order extra clips in advance as these tend to break easily.
Just pull more upwards and it will come off.
Remove the 2 small screws on the lock latch chrome on the rear of the door pry out the black plastic piece behind the door opening lever remove the small screw behind the black plastic piece above remove the push down lock at the top of the rear of the door it unscrews.
With the panel free lift it up and off the door clearing the door lock pull on top.
Use a trim removal tool and gently pry the clips and panel from the door.
The chrome trim will come loose.
Use a trim removal tool and gently pry the clips and panel from the door.
Begin by removing the door lock knob.
This will slip the lower window trim piece and an interlocking plastic piece on the door pocket out of their respective slots and allow you to remove the panel completely.