Mercedes fuel door popped open and won’t stay shut or latch into place? This step-by-step DIY guide shows you how to replace the fuel door lock actuator and latch mechanism on your Mercedes-Benz (W205 C-Class and many other chassis) to solve the issue in under 20 minutes without paying $300+ at the dealership.

Part & Tool Links:

Part: https://amzn.to/3SbcZTI

Small flathead screwdriver or pick tool

OE Reference Part Numbers:
A0038203297, A000820770380, A0008207703, A0008202303, 38203297, 820770380, 8207703, 8202303

Compatible Mercedes-Benz Chassis & Models:

C-Class: 2013–2021 Limousine (W205), 2014–2021 T-Modell (S205), 2015–2023 Coupe (C205), 2016–2023 Cabrio (A205)

E-Class: 2016–2023 Limousine (W213), 2016–2023 T-Modell (S213), 2016–2019 Coupe (C238), 2017–2019 Cabrio (A238), 2017–2023 All-Terrain (S213)

GLC / GLE / ML / GL / GLS: 2011–2015 ML (W166), 2012–2015 GL (X166), 2015–2018 GLE SUV (W166), 2015–2019 GLE Coupe (C292), 2015–2022 GLC SUV (X253), 2016–2023 GLC Coupe (C253), 2015–2019 GLS (X166)

A-Class / B-Class / CLA / GLA: 2011–2018 B-Class (W246/W242), 2012–2018 A-Class (W176), 2013–2019 CLA Coupe (C117), 2015–2019 CLA T-Modell (X117), 2013–2019 GLA (X156)

S-Class / CLS: 2013–2020 Limousine (W222/V222/X222), 2014–2020 Coupe (C217), 2015–2020 Cabrio (A217), 2017–2021 CLS (C257)

SL / SLK / SLC / AMG GT / G-Class: 2011–2015 SLK (R172), 2012–2020 SL Cabrio (R231), 2016–2017 SLC (R172), 2014–2021 AMG GT (C190), 2016–2021 AMG GT Roadster (R190), 2018–2021 AMG GT 4-Door (X290), 2018–2022 G-Class (W463)


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