I once tried to remove a rear window regulator on a w124 in the junkyard. I learned that in order to remove, the window had to be lowered. I don't remember how much, but it did have to be lowered. The cable itself is spring loaded as I recall.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

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Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more