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Does anyone have any direct experience w/W123 front windshield removal?

I have personally done the rear glass (new seal & glass). It was not very hard at all.

For the front, does the dash have to be removed to access the lower part of the gasket?

Many thanks,

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Kieran K
Jersey Shore
1988 300CE (for sale, AUG. 2013)
1995 SL320 (88K) - terrific car
1983 300CD
-1993 400E (sold w/74k)
-1988 560SEL (sold w/49k)
- 1995 S420 (sold w/75k)
- 2005 E320 CDI (sold)
- 2007 E350 4M (sold)
- 1984 300D, sold w/305k, CA car, zero rust & over $12k invested
- 2001 E55 AMG (sold w/81k), I really miss it.
- 1982 300CD (sold, all stripped down)

Had some windshield guy do my front to replace the gasket, he took the windshield out very carefully, by taking the chrome strip out, then plastic putty knives, putting in the new seal with a rope inside the gasket as he placed the windshield back then the chrome trim back. Don't know if this is the right way, but it worked.
ron

Ron, so he did not have to touch/remove the dash at all?

thank you.

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Kieran K
Jersey Shore
1988 300CE (for sale, AUG. 2013)
1995 SL320 (88K) - terrific car
1983 300CD
-1993 400E (sold w/74k)
-1988 560SEL (sold w/49k)
- 1995 S420 (sold w/75k)
- 2005 E320 CDI (sold)
- 2007 E350 4M (sold)
- 1984 300D, sold w/305k, CA car, zero rust & over $12k invested
- 2001 E55 AMG (sold w/81k), I really miss it.
- 1982 300CD (sold, all stripped down)

When I removed my Rear Window I used a set of Plastic tools that people use to remove the Door Panels. And, since I was doing this by myself I bought one of those double suction cup devices with a handle between the cups (from Harbor Freight) so that I could suck it onto the window and have a way to move it around some while part of the Window was going back into the rubber.
I also put an old thick blanket over the trunk in case the Window slipped as I did not want a broken Window or scratched Paint.
While the removal method is the samd from the looks of it the Rear Widow is easier to remove than the front one.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

You do not need to remove the dash to remove/replace the windshield. Do yourself a favor and just cut the gasket out without touching the trim. If you did the rear window, the windshield is easier by comparison.

Rick

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Thank you Rick; just got the OEM glass from Mercedes ($344 from the dealer) & plan to tackle this one today.

Many Thanks.

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Kieran K
Jersey Shore
1988 300CE (for sale, AUG. 2013)
1995 SL320 (88K) - terrific car
1983 300CD
-1993 400E (sold w/74k)
-1988 560SEL (sold w/49k)
- 1995 S420 (sold w/75k)
- 2005 E320 CDI (sold)
- 2007 E350 4M (sold)
- 1984 300D, sold w/305k, CA car, zero rust & over $12k invested
- 2001 E55 AMG (sold w/81k), I really miss it.
- 1982 300CD (sold, all stripped down)

For the $177 that Safelite charged my why should i bother?

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

Was that $177 for the entire job (glass & install)?

I once worked for the aforementioned company & there were always issues with the fit on MBZ & BMW & Porsches.

Still a very viable option though.

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Kieran K
Jersey Shore
1988 300CE (for sale, AUG. 2013)
1995 SL320 (88K) - terrific car
1983 300CD
-1993 400E (sold w/74k)
-1988 560SEL (sold w/49k)
- 1995 S420 (sold w/75k)
- 2005 E320 CDI (sold)
- 2007 E350 4M (sold)
- 1984 300D, sold w/305k, CA car, zero rust & over $12k invested
- 2001 E55 AMG (sold w/81k), I really miss it.
- 1982 300CD (sold, all stripped down)

I pulled a windshield out about 2 months ago. I didn't touch the dash. I cut down both sides of the trim. Then removed the trim. Don't try to pry or pull the trim out. You'll bend it all up and you'll never get it straight again. Once the trim is out you can cut through the rest of the rubber and pull the glass out.

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$177 installed I provided the gasket. Work was done at my office parking deck. They cracked one corner the first time, came out a week later and redid it.

Try that when you buy your own glass and DIY.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

When I have removed either front or rear window, I have used a razor blade knife and cut the rubber and pushed out the glass. I figure if it has been in there 8 or 10 yrs and I remove it, a new gasket is going to be used.

when I remove it and there is a rust issue, then I can address it.

The glass man removes/replaces it, he is not going to fix the problem let alone let you know if there is a rust issue.

The last time I removed the rear glass, I had a mobile guy come by to install it. I had the new gasket, the glass was all cleaned for him. All he had to do was install it.

It still cost me $150.00. he used no sealant, and I had water leaks.
I used some 3M Urathane glass sealant and no leaks going on the 3rd winter.

This guy is on my no call list. not pleased with his quality of work, sloppy in other areas also.

I would try DIY if I had some one to help me.

Charlie

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1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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Again $177. Lifetime labor garuntee.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

Where did you get the gasket? I think I'm going this route. Quoted $188 on Safelite site for the '94 e420.

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Thanks,

Joey

'88 560SL Pearl Black/Java 152K
'94 E320 Anthracite/Grey 89K


Previously:
'94 E420 Black/Bamboo
'90 300E
'71 280SEL 4.5

It came with a part car, was OEM.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

pull out the "A" pillar covers so that you have better access. Also to emphasize, Please cut all the rubber away from the windshield before you remove it. It's easy just did it to my 123 wagon