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Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel

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  1. Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel, Kick Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Begin by gently prying out the covers for the screws on the upper edge of the kick panel.

  2. Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Then remove these screws.

  3. Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Then remove any metal screws, and any plastic trim screws, at the sides of the kick panel below the dash.

  4. Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Now lower the panel down and rest if on the floor.

    • It can be removed full for further ease of access, depending on the job at hand.

  5. Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel: step 5, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel: step 5, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Mercedes W123 Kick Panel: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Now you'll want to identify some of the components you are looking at so you can begin working on the one that is having issues.

    • Here are some of the ones you may find. This car is a 1985 300D; if you have an older model the items are likely a bit different.

    • Heater blower motor

    • Over-voltage protection relay

    • Air-conditioning expansion valve

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Dear Nicolas.I have one 123 300D. 1983. This days i have the follow problem.When i turn on the switch the engine heater light just lights with low brightness and the same time the diesel level goes to full.as i turn on the engine the temperature starts going up also and in few minutes time goes until full.if it is night and i turn on the head lights on high beam the engine heat light lights with the high beam light also.After 15-20 minutes time when i driving the car everything return on normal.I check the engine heaters and are ok.my battery is new.Please help me were to check and loose this problem.

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