need help replacing glass in w123 wagon - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

fredsegal · #1 03-03-2008, 07:37 PM

Some bonehead went up and down the street blowing out windows with a pellet gun last night...of course I parked 2 of my cars outside because my mother in law was parked in my space. The 280te lost the tailgate, both rear 1/4 and the rear passenger door glass. The 380 sl lost both door windows and the windshield. Could someone please point me to a tutorial to r&r these windows. I'm sure there are tricks for this and I don't want to do it the hard way. thank you

Chad300tdt · #2 03-03-2008, 07:58 PM

If you have the CD manual from MBUSA, there are instructions for removing the quarter windows. Here's a link with photos of my removal:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=201820

If your seal is reusable, don't pull it out of the trim, you can put the new glass in it and insert into the car with a rope and windex. Then use MB sealant between the seal and the window.

If you need new seals, there are a few more steps involved to separate the aluminum trim from the painted trim and clamp it back onto the new seal.

The windshield and hatch window are similar to the quarter window. The side windows are held in tracks and are easier to replace than the windows that don't open. Once you remove the door panels you can remove the old windows and replace with new glass.

Good Luck.

fredsegal · #3 03-03-2008, 10:02 PM

Thank you for directing me to your images. Is it necessary to remove the whole frame (painted & aluminium trim with glass) or can I simply remove the window glass?

Chad300tdt · #4 03-04-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fredsegal

Thank you for directing me to your images. Is it necessary to remove the whole frame (painted & aluminium trim with glass) or can I simply remove the window glass?

When removing the quarter windows, the trim comes out with the glass. You can remove the glass from the seal and replace it without removing the seal from the trim. If you need to replace the seal, you can pull the old seal out of the channel in the trim piece. Then you can carefully pry the aluminum from the painted trim. I did all the prying on the back side so any possible damage will be hidden. You only need to remove the longer piece of aluminum. The vertical strip can be left in place as it doesn't help clamp the seal at all. After the the seal was in place, I used a small hammer and a block of wood to tap the aluminum back on the painted trim clamping the seal in place (this is easier with the window in the seal as you attach the trim to the seal). I recommend examining the area where the seal and trim meet so you understand how the new seal goes back in to the trim before peeling the old one out.

If this doesn't make sense, let me know. I took pictures along the way of these steps. I just need to find the good shots and post them if needed.

Hope this helps.