Sorry I missed the model type. I was thinking in W123 terms. It seems odd to me that they'd turn things around on the 124s.

On the 123's the bolts are on the other side. If the window were down it would be difficult to remove the bolts, but with the window up its quite easy.

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I'm not a certified mechanic, but I did stay at a HolidayInn Express last night.