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Old Aug 18, 2020 | 07:25 PM
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Rear Window Help

The left little rear window in my 2004 SL500 is stuck in the upright position. I can hear the window motor working but it looks like the belt has fallen off. How do I get to it to fix it? How do I remove that rear panel. I can't find any help on the internet on this.
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Old Aug 19, 2020 | 03:42 PM
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It's more complicated than that. It is not part of the door. The rear window in a two door coupe MBZ SL500. I need to know how to take that side panel off.
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Do not despair. Someone will come up with an answer or an explanatory sheet.
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There are several panels on ebay with pictures of the back side, that is probably the best way for you to see how the panel is held. Two clips at the upper front to pry loose, a spring clip and a hook and the rear. Much easier to understand if you find a picture.
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Hope this helps. Start with the 'adjusting' pdf.
It refers to the other two docs, about removing parts.
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