I installed a new manual window regulator in the front passenger window of my '82 240D. When I roll the window up, the cross piece that the scissor pieces attach to in Pic 1 bends down on the left side (i.e. the left side is lower than the right - it's supposed to stay level) causing the glass to tilt forward as seen in Pic 2. The glass is riding between the felt and the plastic slider piece is installed in the guide rail. Any ideas as to what's causing this?

Thanks,

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

It appears that the connecting rod to the vacuum lock actuator has a bend in it. I donīt remember seeing this the last time I had a door panel off. It also appears that at least one screw that attaches the actuator to the door is loose. This may or may not be the problem.

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The actuator is disconnected on purpose. It doesn't affect the window's operation.

Thanks,

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)