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Old 05-29-2013, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by WANT '71 280SEL View Post
It's the striker on the b pillar. I had the same issue with my 116. It's worn over the years so it needs adjustment.

Best Regards,

David
They are left/right specific.
Get one from a left rear door of a W123 sedan.
Be careful of the fasteners, they can take a lot of torque to break loose after all these years. You may also find shims behind the striker, save those.

Jim
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