thanks for help. i tried to push the glass while opening it, but no matter how hard, it won't budge. i couldnt push any harder cuz i thought i'd start breaking stuff.

so my only option now is to remove the glass. do you think i still only need the cover plate and 2 screws? if possible i want to make sure i have all the parts before i take the glass off!!

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Current cars:
2001 MB E55 AMG
2003 Honda S2000
2000 Honda CRV

Gone but not forgotten:
2004 BMW 325i 5sp sport
1999 BMW 540i sport
1997 MB E420
1995 BMW M3 coupe