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Door handle popped out

Started by ajafri, 28 March 2017, 08:44 PM

ajafri

How do I fix this? Thanks in advance for any help!
1979 350se

rumb

remove door handle from car and see if a pin is missing, or buy a replacement. on the side of door near handle is a oval lug, remove and there are 2 allen screws,  then slide handle forward and it will come out of the door.

is it a front or rear door handle.

also where in world are you and what model car - please put in your user profile.
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

UTn_boy

RUMB, it's a front left door handle.  See the keyhole in it? 

Also, there is a set screw at the forward side of the handle, and the door panel has to come off to gain access to the screw that holds the door handle tight to the door.
1966 250se coupe`,black/dark green leather
1970 600 midnight blue/parchment leather
1971 300sel 6.3,papyrus white/dark red leather
1975 450se, pine green metallic/green leather
1973 300sel 4.5,silver blue metallic/blue leather
1979 450sel 516 red/bamboo

ajafri

I'm trying to remove the door panel currently, I am almost there, however the manual window crank is preventing me from removing the panel. Any idea how to remove it? Thanks.
1979 350se

ajafri

I haven't completely removed the door panel, but I can see the handle from the inside, it looks as if a pin has popped out from it.
1979 350se

ajafri

I almost have the door handle out, however, after removing the two hex screws and the one on the inside of the door panel, I still can't get it to come out.
1979 350se

ajafri

Finally got it out, just had to whack it a few times  ;D. The pin that holds the handle to the lock mechanism is missing. Where do I get a replacement pin?
1979 350se

Alec300SD

I think you need  just a simple roller pin that you can get from your favorite auto parts store, hardware store, or junkyard.

Just bring the handle with you to get the right sized roller pin.

Alternatively, you can make or use a rivet instead of a roller pin.
78 W116 300SD 'Desert Rose' new as of 01/26/2014
79 W116 300SD 'Stormcloud' RIP 04/11/2022

mrkozzy

There is a good chance you will find your existing pin inside the door shell. (yes you need to take the door card off)
This has happened to me before and the pin was sitting at the bottom inside the frame.
An annoying but simple fix.
MrKozzy

ajafri

Thanks for your input, I might just try to fish it out with a magnet, I'll tell you guys how it goes.
1979 350se

ajafri

Fished the pin out and all is well now! Thanks to all for the help!
1979 350se

mummyjohn

You are lucky, yours is still intact.  Mine looks like this:

Anyone know what the repair is?  I have a feeling I'm in customizing territory now
1979 300 SD  W116

rumb

What door is it from?

I have several extra handles if you need one.  Yours is not repairable.
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

mummyjohn

Front left, driver's (american) door.  1979 300SD

How simple is it to put my lock into your handle?
1979 300 SD  W116

rumb

I looked around and did not find a ready answer, how do you change the lock cylinder on a front door handle?

'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio