PeterLech

I noticed that the rubber seal at the body joint on both outside mirrors is either damaged (left) or missing (right).

Dealer says only way to fix is new frames at $400 each.

Seems ridiculous on several levels.

Has anyone had this issue?

boardboy330

Other folks had the issue. Someone else commissioned a new run of just the rubbers for $70 IIRC. There is a thread somewhere.

konigstiger

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...r-gaskets.html


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-W211-Exterior-Side-Mirror-Gaskets-Seals-L-R-NOW-AVAILABLE/171442258798?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Df8427d864a6644efa45b9436b3e26366%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D171442258798

PeterLech

Thanks. I found them on eBay but didn't know if I could post the link.

Obviously others have had the same problem - defective rubber compound, as it was not UV resistant.

I believe the entire mirror must come off to install these, where can I get the instructions? I downloaded a manual from MB, but cannot find the exterior mirrors.

konigstiger

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...,d.cGE&cad=rja
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...,d.cGE&cad=rja
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...,d.cGE&cad=rja

Plutoe

Just make sure you know what you are getting onto---the e-bay crap is not a complete gasket. The complete gasket is apart of the mirror wiring harness which is not a part number for sale---therefore you have to cut the old one out around the connector and use the e-bay crap!!

PeterLech

Thanks.

For $370 per side savings, I'll do some trimming.

PeterLech

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Very helpful. Thanks.