Window trim replacement 1986 560sl

[hpcbmw]

The driver and passenger window rubber on my 560sl is frayed where it goes around the exterior mirrors. Pelicanparts tells me this is called "door window sealing rail".

It's less then $60 for the pair, but before I order the parts and tear out the old rubber, I'd like to know if this is a difficult job. Does it require any glue or disassembling the door jam or A pillar? The car is in storage right now, so I can't just take a look at the car itself.

Thanks for any input!

[rowdie]

I am not understanding the part you want. Do you have the Mercedes part number? If the seals are URO brand run.

[hpcbmw]

I don't have the mercedes part number, I can't seem to find a microfiche with the part number. It's the rubber that seals when the door is shut. It runs from the roof down to the front of the door jam, right next to the window and rear view mirror. It looks like the same part for driver and passenger door.

Does this make any sense?

[KCM]

I believe you are referring to the "Pad" (very descriptive), part number 107 690 07 97 for the left and 107 690 08 97 for the right. This is the seal the glass seals against when the door closes.

The answer to the question is yes and no. Been a few years, so my details are a little fuzzy. No special tools or adhesives are needed. You just take out some small screws to remove the chrome trim, then maybe some more screws. Pay special attention to how things come apart so you can put them back together correctly. Also be careful tightening the small screws on the chrome trim, because if I remember right if things are not quite in place, the trim can get bent. If you take your time and be careful, won't be a problem. I think the seal I had also came with another thin piece of rubber that fit in somehow, mainly for looks between the chrome and body. I reused my original for that. I think I also had to cut some material off the upper end to get it to fit the hard and soft tops, but this was not a big deal as long as you don't get carried away and cut too much off.

The hard part comes in if you don't buy OEM Mercedes seals. I first bought an aftermarket brand, which worked great on the drivers side, but failed miserably on the passenger side. I tried and tried, and ended up destroying the passenger side seal. It just would not mate up with the glass right and the door would not close correctly. Maybe it was just my car and some unknown damage. After I destroyed the seal, I bought an OEM seal, and had minimal trouble getting it to fit. So it is a gamble. Quality was good on the aftermarket, but fit was not on one of the seals.

[hpcbmw]

Thanks KCM, I'm afraid of getting into a 2 hour project that turns into a 2 day project, so think I'll hold off for now. Gotta get my current project (restored pickup) out of the garage before getting into any big Mercedes projects. It looks like the part numbers you gave me are exactly what I needed.