Pony up and buy the windshield grommet from The Mercedes Classic Center , use your VIN to ensure the correct part .
There are no clips , the trim fits into the grommet _BEFORE_ the installer installs the glass & grommet to the car .
As soon as he has the old glass out , rush in with your Windex & clean paper towels and clean the pinchwelds HOSPITAL CLEAN ~ you'll prolly find some accumulated dirt & dust in there , DO NOT allow him to just wipe it with an old rag ! .
You live in rain & snow country so paying for the proper _GERMAN_MADE_
glass grommets is the key to preventing leaks , or allowing proper sealing of leaks later on , with 3M silicone stuff .
_DO_NOT_ ever cheap out and use the Uro etc. aftermarket glass grommets as if you do , you'll soon have lakes in the foot wells and rust out soon after .
-Nate
Barton wrote :
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> ok, not giving up yet...local salvage yard had a new wiper carriage - sent my eldest to retrieve it as am out of town - $70 pre-paid - waiting for me
> at home...have already got the old one out and it clearly failed - however now I'm having the windshield replaced as its the orig (still has MB factory sticker) and is pitted beyond safe driving in winter glare conditions - so the AutoLite glass guy shows up to swap and says the gasket has to be replaced and which isn't covered under my insurance claim. I'll deal with that later, but do want to proceed - seeking recommendation on sourcing a new gasket and trim clips. I know there's lots of places to order from, but where will I get the best quality gasket/seal and can I even get new trim clips?
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> Will spend my Mem. day weekend diagnosing the vacuum pump, but she'll be back on the road this week - thanks to all for reminding me I don't want to part with this thing just yet :-)
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> Sent by ifone, tpyos happen...
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> Barton C. Fiske
> Littleton, MA - USA
> Cell: +1-978-502-4936
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