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Old Jul 2, 2020 | 08:27 PM
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Sun visor Mounting washers?!?

I am replacing the clips for the visor and the visor is held on by what looks to be an internal tooth lock washer with distinctly long teeth. I've gone to two auto parts store and two hardware stores and can find them anywhere.. I've seen them referred to as both m5 and 1/4". Anywhere know where I can find these? It's driving me nuts
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 03:13 AM
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Many owners have just re-used these.
I re-used them.
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Ahmed
Many owners have just re-used these.
I re-used them.
Unfortunately one of them broke when I was taking the visor apart. And I am struggling to find one.
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 09:54 AM
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Chances are you can find the replacement parts on EBay.
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by s.laz
Chances are you can find the replacement parts on EBay.
just ordered a kit of a bunch of different star washers for $10 on Amazon should be here Sunday
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark96
just ordered a kit of a bunch of different star washers for $10 on Amazon should be here Sunday
That's good to know, I think I will do the same.
Care to share link?
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 08:03 AM
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That's good to know, I think I will do the same.
Care to share link?
here ya go. I've heard the one needed is the M5 and you may have to trim the inside of the clip a little to get it to fit just right, though I'm gonna try not messing with it. Essentially put in the starlock over the post and 8mm socket on top and hammer in place.
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Next time just pull the visor from the rod when replacing the corner cover.

They come off easily enough.
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Next time just pull the visor from the rod when replacing the corner cover.

They come off easily enough.

ditto
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Old Jul 8, 2020 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark96
I am replacing the clips for the visor and the visor is held on by what looks to be an internal tooth lock washer with distinctly long teeth. I've gone to two auto parts store and two hardware stores and can find them anywhere.. I've seen them referred to as both m5 and 1/4". Anywhere know where I can find these? It's driving me nuts

Internal Tooth Starlock Washers

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Old Aug 24, 2020 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by mahunt
Next time just pull the visor from the rod when replacing the corner cover.

They come off easily enough.
Also replacing my trim caps... do the visors really just pull off? thanks
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Yes.

I find it easier to pull them with the hard top off, but it doesn't matter. It's nice to have the HT off for any windshield header work.

Just do a search on benz r129 visor removal or just click http://www.benzworld.org/forums/5011539-post85.html and read the whole thread.

Removing the visors the fist time is always the hardest, but after that it's the easiest way by far.
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Old Aug 28, 2020 | 03:52 PM
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Sun visor removal

at what position do they come off..? Thanks

Originally Posted by mahunt
Yes.
I find it easier to pull them with the hard top off, but it doesn't matter. It's nice to have the HT off for any windshield header work.

Just do a search on benz r129 visor removal or just click http://www.benzworld.org/forums/5011539-post85.html and read the whole thread.

Removing the visors the fist time is always the hardest, but after that it's the easiest way by far.
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Old Aug 28, 2020 | 11:29 PM
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Read the link I posted.
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Old Aug 29, 2020 | 02:45 AM
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Successful sun visor/trim cap removal

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Read the link I posted.
Finally got em to pop off.. taking off the hard top definitely helped. Thanks !
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Old Aug 29, 2020 | 10:33 AM
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Sun Visor Trim cap removal EASY/correct way

If you guys are having trouble or interested in doing this job the right way i made quick video to show process. Best
job took me about 25 minutes
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I don't know why I didn't pull off the visor!!!
I guess I just saw that video on youtube and copied it.
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