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Originally Posted by funola
I diy'ed (roped in the rear glass) on my 85 W123 300D because it is NLA and did not want to chance letting a shop F it up like they did on my 83 300D windshield. It was easy, came out perfect with no leaks.
I know nothing about W124 glass so google is your friend. Per this training video from Mercedes, the windshield is bonded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcJTtMBqoqY . I'd guess the rear glass is also bonded.
After seeing the video, I'd suggest paying an experienced shop to do it. Look for a shop with a mechanic who has been working there for 15 years or more, longer the better. That rules out most Safelite and other chains.
Edit: First sentence in video says both windshield and rear window are bonded. |
Thanks ... I did find that video last night but wasn't sure the significance of it being bonded as far as turning the job into something one can do at home. Not sure if that makes sense, but I guess I just mean sometimes something looks very complicated in the official procedure and then someone here has figured out an easier way. So that was why I asked. It sounds like that is not the case here. I will probably just try to get a professional to pull it in the spring. Do you think I'd be able to get someone to remove it but not put it back in, so I can do the rust repair? And then have them come back and put it in when I'm done?
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