How to carry out replacement: Window Regulator 250 D 2.5 (124.185) Mercedes S124 (W124)
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How to change front window regulator on MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 T (124.080), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 T (124.080), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 TE (124.081), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 TE, MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 230 TE Cat (124.083), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 230 TE (124.083), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE 4-matic (124.290), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE (124.090), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE (124.090), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE 4-matic (124.290), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 T D (124.180), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 T D (124.180), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 250 T D (124.185), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 250 T D (124.185), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T D (124.190), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T D (124.190), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T D (124.190), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T Turbo-D 4-matic (124.393), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T Turbo-D 4-matic (124.393), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE-24 (124.091), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 260 TE FGST., MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 260 TE FGST., MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 220 TE (124.082), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T Turbo-D, MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T Turbo-D (124.193), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 320 TE (124.092), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 280 TE (124.088), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 TE (124.079), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 230 TE (124.083), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 250 TD Turbo (124.188) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: window regulator – MERCEDES-BENZ KOMBI Estate (S124). List of the tools you'll need:
Dielectric grease
Painter's tape
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Plastic trim tool
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Replacement: window regulator – MERCEDES-BENZ KOMBI Estate (S124). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: window regulator – MERCEDES-BENZ KOMBI Estate (S124). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the car door.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the door lock cover fastener. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 3
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    Remove the door lock cover.
  3. Step 4
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    Detach the door handle trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the door card fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the trim cover that hides the wing mirror fasteners.
  6. Step 7
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    Detach the door card.
  7. Step 8
    Switch on the ignition.
    Step 9
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    Lower the window glass.
  8. Step 10
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the glass fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Raise the glass a little and release it from the window regulator.
    Replacement: window regulator – MERCEDES-BENZ KOMBI Estate (S124). Tip:
    When removing the glass, hold it firmly to avoid injury.
  10. Step 13
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    Lift the glass up fully and secure it. Use the masking tape.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold the glass when raising it.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the terminals of the window regulator mechanism. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the window regulator assembly. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the window regulator mechanism.
  15. Step 18
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    Unscrew the power window motor fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the power window motor.
  17. Step 20
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    Install and screw in the motor fasteners on the new window regulator mechanism. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
  18. Step 21
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    Install the new window regulator mechanism.
  19. Step 22
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    Install the fastening bolts.
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