Sunroof Wind Deflector Removal
05-22-2019, 07:45 PM
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Sunroof Wind Deflector Removal
The wind deflector on my sunroof no longer pops up when the sunroof is retracted. I was thinking of trying to repair or replace it myself. Does anyone happen to have the removal procedures from the factory manual to remove the deflector?
06-11-2019, 03:52 PM
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'99 and '05 E55 AMG
-Open sliding roof.
-Unclip and remove the sealing rail (weatherstrip) at the front side using a screwdriver.
-Slightly press down on the wind deflector until height stop (near the rear hinge point) is exposed.
-Press end of wind deflector towards center of car to disconnect. Be careful to not break the retaining hook that remains attached to the roof portion of the mount.
-Slightly lift wind deflector and repeat for the other side.
-When reinstalling, ensure the spring clip on each side is seated properly.
-Unclip and remove the sealing rail (weatherstrip) at the front side using a screwdriver.
-Slightly press down on the wind deflector until height stop (near the rear hinge point) is exposed.
-Press end of wind deflector towards center of car to disconnect. Be careful to not break the retaining hook that remains attached to the roof portion of the mount.
-Slightly lift wind deflector and repeat for the other side.
-When reinstalling, ensure the spring clip on each side is seated properly.
