the glovebox is very tricky . you can force it out with a screwdriver. in the top there is 2 plastic things holding it . you can see what is is here in the last picture
Can anyone tell me how to get the glovebox out, it seems to be stuck to/glued to the wood trim line. I've pulled the front screws, the two in the floor of the glovebox, and the two door stops. Is there a screw in with the light? I think I loosened one in there, by touch.
Still the glovebox wants to take the whole dash with it, including the airbag part of te dash. HELP!
Thanks!
If you're doing just the blower regulator, the access is directly from the footwell area removing the two screws. I mentioned removal of glovebox on tutorial because I did the air filters at the same time.
To remove the glovebox I grab it from its door, close to the hinge. The I pull upwards, like an arch, if you look from the side.
Hope it helps.
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You don't need to take out the glove box. The blower motor and regulator are accessible from beneath the glovebox. Just loosen the screws down there and you have full access.
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I have a '98e320 wagon w/ the old style regulator(not like the new one pictured at the beginning of this thread). I purchased the part from all european auto supply for $236+shipping. Their part # is 2108219951. It is KAE brand (3.701.420 is on the box). Looks exactly like roring's part from his repair(the last picture) on the MB world.org website with the plug from the original harness. Got it today and installed it in about 20 minutes(had removed blower earlier in the week) Doesn't get much easier than this and no soldering/splicing required. Blows like a champ. http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-clas...-diy-here.html
Last edited by Wooly : 03-07-2009 at 02:01 AM.
Reason: quoted wrong name(roring NOT tony)
I have a '98e320 wagon w/ the old style regulator(not like the new one pictured at the beginning of this thread). I purchased the part from all european auto supply for $236+shipping. Their part # is 2108219951. It is KAE brand (3.701.420 is on the box). Looks exactly like Tony's part from his repair on the MB world.org website but with the plug from the original harness. Got it today and installed it in about 20 minutes(had removed blower earlier in the week) Doesn't get much easier than this and no soldering/splicing required. Blows like a champ.
That's interesting. Where was it made? I've never heard of the brand.
Kaehler Automotive Equipment K.A.E Made in Germany.
Can also purchase same regulator at autohausaz but in their photo it does not appear to be as long the original harness. Their part # is 1408218351. http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ber=1408218351
I have a '98e320 wagon w/ the old style regulator(not like the new one pictured at the beginning of this thread). I purchased the part from all european auto supply for $236+shipping. Their part # is 2108219951. It is KAE brand (3.701.420 is on the box). Looks exactly like roring's part from his repair(the last picture) on the MB world.org website with the plug from the original harness. Got it today and installed it in about 20 minutes(had removed blower earlier in the week) Doesn't get much easier than this and no soldering/splicing required. Blows like a champ. Early W210 Blower Motor Regulator Replacement DIY Here... - MBWorld.org Forums
Wooly, are you saying that the part from Euro Auto Supply just plugs in without any splicing? And the one from Autohaus doesn't? Please let me know...I'd rather not splice when the time comes for my a/c to quit.
Wooly, are you saying that the part from Euro Auto Supply just plugs in without any splicing? And the one from Autohaus doesn't? Please let me know...I'd rather not splice when the time comes for my a/c to quit.
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From what I can tell from the photo at autohaus is that the plug looks the same as all euro's part but the wiring harness is not as long (necessitating the cut & splice of the harness from your original regulator)to make autohaus' part work. all euro's regulator fit just like the original(harness was roughly the same length, although the regulator base plate is shaped differently from the original)no cutting or splicing required/ plug & play. just make sure the plug is aligned to mate with the correct color wires on the car harness...red/red, black/black etc. save $70 by splicing yourself w/ autohaus or peace of mind/ease of install with all euro. hope this helps your decision.
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And the one from Autohaus doesn't? Please let me know...I'd rather not splice when the time comes for my a/c to quit.
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