Right rear window won't come back up - 99 E320
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1999 E320
Right rear window won't come back up - 99 E320
I lowered the right rear window over the weekend and now it won't go back up. It sounds like a window regulator problem. I looked through the procedure to replace the window regulator and I would like to do it myself. The procedure I see says to start with the window in the up position. Mine is stuck down - how do I raise the window again? Also, is this the right part?
http://www.stopshopanddrive.com/prod...regulator.html
Any other helpful hints greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
http://www.stopshopanddrive.com/prod...regulator.html
Any other helpful hints greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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on benzworld.org w210 section
parts on www.autohausaz.com
video door panel removal
http://w210.pietrzyk.net/disassembly_reardoor.htm
parts on www.autohausaz.com
video door panel removal
http://w210.pietrzyk.net/disassembly_reardoor.htm
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Thanks for the replies.
ohlord, the link I have in my post has the the regulator for $41 while the one at autohausez is $75. Is there a difference? Should I stick to the cheaper one or go with the more expensive one.
Also, I don't own and have never used a rivet gun. What type (brand/size) should I get? I am guessing rivets come in different sizes. What size rivets should I get? Or should I get the OEM ones from the dealer?
Thanks everyone for putting up with all the questions. It's just that I am a little nervous tackling this.
ohlord, the link I have in my post has the the regulator for $41 while the one at autohausez is $75. Is there a difference? Should I stick to the cheaper one or go with the more expensive one.
Also, I don't own and have never used a rivet gun. What type (brand/size) should I get? I am guessing rivets come in different sizes. What size rivets should I get? Or should I get the OEM ones from the dealer?
Thanks everyone for putting up with all the questions. It's just that I am a little nervous tackling this.
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tools or sears rivet gun,size in diy,I trust autuohausaz never heard anything about the new link,autohauzaz free shipping and a warranty.
new diy recently posted for $6.95 fix by yachtmaster with pics you might want to check it out.
new diy recently posted for $6.95 fix by yachtmaster with pics you might want to check it out.
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Thanks for the replies.
ohlord, the link I have in my post has the the regulator for $41 while the one at autohausez is $75. Is there a difference? Should I stick to the cheaper one or go with the more expensive one.
Also, I don't own and have never used a rivet gun. What type (brand/size) should I get? I am guessing rivets come in different sizes. What size rivets should I get? Or should I get the OEM ones from the dealer?
Thanks everyone for putting up with all the questions. It's just that I am a little nervous tackling this.
ohlord, the link I have in my post has the the regulator for $41 while the one at autohausez is $75. Is there a difference? Should I stick to the cheaper one or go with the more expensive one.
Also, I don't own and have never used a rivet gun. What type (brand/size) should I get? I am guessing rivets come in different sizes. What size rivets should I get? Or should I get the OEM ones from the dealer?
Thanks everyone for putting up with all the questions. It's just that I am a little nervous tackling this.
I bought my rivet gun at Home Depot, and there were only two sizes of rivets. The smaller size looked about right, and it was. If I can find the box in my garage, I'll post the details here.
The hardest part of the job is drilling out the OEM steel rivets with a cordless 18V drill. The replacement rivets can be aluminum, which is easy to work with.
Print out the DIY pictures mentioned above and have them with you.
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Thanks all for all the suggestions. I found a place in Joliet, IL that will do the regulator replacement for $45. I bought the part from www.stopshopanddrive.com. The regulator arrived quickly and was very reasonably priced ($41 + $7s/h). Drove it over to the shop sat. morning and they replaced it in half an hour. Window works perfectly now.
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new diy recently posted for $6.95 fix by yachtmaster with pics you might want to check it out.
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Where can I find this post and pics? Just bought my car. My right window is up but wont go down. Haven't really looked at it yet but I suspect it's broken and it has been rigged somehow to stay up. Any help would be appreciated.
[/quote]Where can I find this post and pics? Just bought my car. My right window is up but wont go down. Haven't really looked at it yet but I suspect it's broken and it has been rigged somehow to stay up. Any help would be appreciated.
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Rivet Size
You need to use 3/16" short or medium rivets. Steel ones will be stronger but harder to compress with some of the smaller rivet guns. I did mine with aluminum rivets because I already had them. A few of the clips on my door panel broke so when I get around to replacing them I might swap out the rivets for steel ones.
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