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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 03:30 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 07:40 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 09:06 PM
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Hand brake boot and trim installed. Not completely screwed in, but installed.

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Old Jul 23, 2018 | 10:55 AM
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Did you use an adhesive to install the windshield ?
On my 463.248 no adhesive is present, just seal, but part nr. A0059896171 is listed on MB-Teilekatalog ...
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Old Jul 23, 2018 | 10:56 AM
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No adhesive.
I asked the installer if its needed, he said no.
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Old Jul 23, 2018 | 11:21 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2018 | 11:36 AM
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Loving this, Alex. I've been away for some time and knew the thread would be worth revisiting.
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@Kobzarhomes, what wiper blades did you go with?
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 11:32 AM
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Finally the radio got installed. I did not do the installation I had somebody come over and do it for me because I could not figure it out .... now I can proceed with assembly of the rest of the dash )

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going to look awesome with the updated dash cluster and radio!
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