[W126 Coupe] 89 560 SEC Door Panel Seat Switch R&R

[Dick Spellman]

XKEOTS at aol.com wrote:

> Hi All,

>

> Can someone please tell me if I have to remove the whole door panel to 

> remove and replace the memory seat switch on the top of the door panel?

> Or what do I have to do to do this job.

>

> Thanks

> Jack Miller

> 1989 560 SEC

>

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Hi Jack:

I've removed the memory switches in the latter year MB 126 chassis 
sedans without doing a full door panel removal.  This is not possible on 
the early model years where the switch is directly soldered to the wire 
harness (loom).  There is a risk (small) of damaging the wood trim if 
you are not careful.  In any event, the door plastic bezel is removed 
followed by the metal cage then the switch cover.  You can then see the 
two screws inside the door panel that hold the switch in place and 
remove with a magnetic screwdriver. Then it's pull the switch up and out 
at an angle to access the plug-in harness.  I use a pick to hold the 
harness while the new switch is plugged in.  Then re-assemble the door 
bezel.

This procedure should work on your coupe door I should think.

That's it.

Dick