Thanks for the replies guys. As for the PNP. I'm not sure that we do have any and if we did it would be a long shot to find a w123 in there. I only know of 3 people in this "city" (3rd largest in WV) that own a w123. I had to drive to TN to get mine. My friends thought I was crazy buying this "old throw away car" as they called it. Ignorance is bliss? I'm not so sure...they don't own a mercedes diesel!

I know what you mean about that c clip. Luckily I have a big sweeper type magnet that I used to find that little guy. I thought for sure it went down in the door, but it flew out onto the driveway somewhere. I was freaking out until I remembered my magnet.

I'll take pics and document the repair process of this actuator and post the results. I'll probably screw it up the first time like I usually do, then learn from the mistakes and get it right the second time...it's how I roll.