E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR

Hi All,

Searched hi and low for a DIY on replacing the front driver's side window regulator and found nothing. Does anybody have a DIY on replacing the driver's front window regulator that they can share or possibly a link to one.

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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No, but it shouldn't be that hard. Well, it depends on how good the window is glued in. I need to replace the rear window regular which is a B!TCH! because it's framed in. Where are you do you live again? I can stop by and give you a hand on taking it out...
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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Thanks, I live in Sun Valley a lil past Burbank. In the Haynes manual it states too take out the front regulator the window has to be down, in my case the window is all the way up and won't roll down

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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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From my recollection, I've replaced two regulators in the front and rear passenger doors, you can manually push the window down by working the regulator itself physically, it's easier than it sounds. Also as ynvdizw124 offered, I'd be more than willing to lend a hand, as you might get scraped up if you're not careful.

Let me know as I'm free the rest of this week, I can make the drive if needed.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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i replaced my driver side regulator few months ago.. heres some information on how to remove everything.. cheers

http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...d.php?t=155585

http://www.mindspring.com/~houlihan/merc/regulator.htm
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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I'm free on sundays so let me know...
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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Thanks for the offer guys, unfortunately the part hasn't arrived yet. Maybe if the offer is still good next week. Thanks for that link, it's more of a how to for door panel removal nothing about the regulator.

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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by CaliE320
Thanks for the offer guys, unfortunately the part hasn't arrived yet. Maybe if the offer is still good next week. Thanks for that link, it's more of a how to for door panel removal nothing about the regulator.

Thanks again
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the first link is for the inner door panel which needs to be removed for the regulator and the second link shows you how to take it out..
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...Both my rear windows havn't worked since I bought my 300TE. Is it just the regulator gone bad or could it be anything else?
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