E320 98 sunroof (cables) - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

A264172 · #1 03-21-2007, 02:52 PM

A new member PM'd me a question that I don't know the answer to... so... anybody want to lend him a hand?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank(NC)E320

Marty,
The cables on my sunnroof are poping out again. The first time it happened I got a Mercedes little shop replace them. Do you have information on the "newer plates; the ones with 2 srews" and the list of parts I would need to fix it.

Note: The cables are "kinked" and the two lateral bars look also "kinked"

Advice, pictures and instructions would be very well appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Here is his profile:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/members/frank-nc-e320.html

Thanks,

nhdoc · #2 03-21-2007, 03:19 PM

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/125230-98-e300td-sunroof.html#post1173461

This thread goes into some detail and gives the PN for the guides.

e300D97 · #3 03-22-2007, 04:33 PM

the guides are not meant to utilize both screw holes. However, it seems that you can do that. The reason for the two holes is MB only has to stock one part that will work on either side. Once the cables are kinked, you have to replace them, no getting around it. Sounds like something is jamming, make sure you remove the lift rails, and clean and relube the teflon pads, or replace if worn. I did this exact project last year.

A264172 · #4 03-26-2007, 01:53 PM

Frank's problem was resolved with a new/used sunroof...

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Originally Posted by email

Martin,

Thank you very much for your help.

I got lucky and found a 2001 sunroof with glass and complete assembly on e-bay for a very good price.

The complete new roof works much better and was relatively easy to put in.