I went through this with my SL500. Whatever you do, don't go with a welded-in generic. That's what I replaced.

IIRC, the aftermarket was like $750 and the Mercedes part was $860 from an online source - see what Phil can do for you - so I went with the real deal. I did my own installation on ramps and it was easier than I expected. The bolts on the engine side were a little hard to reach, but not bad. I would not think it would be much different on the sedan.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe