Ooops, yes, the outside handle. I tried removing it (per your instructions in an older thread) and cleaning the moving parts, as well as lubricating with lithium grease. No luck.

Hmm. Perhaps a more involved disassembly will be required, as I left the handle attatched by the alarm and vacuum lines and access was limited.

Will report back tomorrow with my findings.

Thanks for your reply.

Mike

(ps- on a different note- your picture of the sunroof wind-deflector springs (old thread) was extremely helpful a few weeks ago)

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1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
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