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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Plastic trim at bottom of windshield

In trying to replace my Heat exchange shut off motor I'm stuck already. Does anyone know how to remove the plastic trim that shrouds the bottom of the windshield? All of the plastic screws seem to just spin in place and I don't see any other way to remove it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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The tasks should be:
- remove wiper system,
- remove multifunction sensor,
- remove the rubber seal from the water collector,
- detach gaskets at the wiper shafts,
- unclip windshield washer nozzles line,
- remove expander clips from water collector, and unclip water collector in the area of the windshield.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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am looking to also change the Heat exchange valve on a 2003 E500 hopefully i can get it done with your instructions..
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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Those changing their heat exchanger valve, search for another post explaining how to detach some of the screws that don't seem to come up but just "rotate free", can use some pliers to take them off.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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found this picture on another forum i hope it helps some people when i comes to replacing the Heat Exchanger Valve/Hot Water Valve #211-832-0584
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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just did this

took about 35 min or so

only problem was the lower clip. was a ***** to get off. i just put a zip tie threw it and yanked. after that all down hill
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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bump.. are there any more detailed DIYs out there on exchanging this valve? I will be attempting shortly..

Thanks,

W Cole
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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bump.. are there any more detailed DIYs out there on exchanging this valve? I will be attempting shortly.. Thanks, W Cole
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...rol-valve.html
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