If you are removing the airbag please see our article on airbag removal and remember to first disconnect the battery.
Remove lower door panels on w124.
There are a series of clips holding the piece in place red arrows so use care not to break them.
To remove the passenger side you will need to first remove the glove box or air bag dependent on which model or year your w124 was constructed.
How to remove outside door trim on 1987 mercedes 300d.
You can see the nine hooks that hold it to the door red arrows.
Disconnect the wiring red arrow.
Continue lifting the panel upwards until all nine of the plastic clips that hold the panel to the door are free.
Use the trim removal tool and gently pry the switch and handle trim piece away from the door panel red arrow.
Mercedes benz w124 door panel removal tutorial duration.
Begin by removing the lower kick panels on the sides you are working on.
This video is about removal of the lower side cladding on the updated w124 s.
Mercedes w124 lower side cladding removal update versions duration.