I saw a used E320 on a dealer's lot with that problem. You're right, it looks like Hell, and I wish you luck getting that remedied. It made me want to treat my own rubber right away!

 

Anyone else besides me have this issue?

The black rubber strip that runs along the bottom of my outer windshield is cracking and falling apart. It looks really nasty. Have any of you ever replaced or needed to replace this rubber strip?

I did replaced mine it has small cracks on edge of the rubber.

Its' all one piece, & don't worry it's easy to install & cheap . Here are the part numbers:


210.831.0958 - $20.00
210.831.1058 - $20.00

Goodluck,
JOE55

 

Do you have a procedure or video for the removal and replacement
Thx

 

I did replaced mine it has small cracks on edge of the rubber.

Its' all one piece, & don't worry it's easy to install & cheap . Here are the part numbers:


210.831.0958 - $20.00
210.831.1058 - $20.00

Goodluck,
JOE55

Thank you so much!

 

Joe, if that is only 1 piece, why the 2 part numbers?

 

Joe, if that is only 1 piece, why the 2 part numbers?

What I meant is the plastic & the rubber are one piece (not seperated) .

2 part numbers beacuse you need left & right side.

Sorry for the confusion I should have explained better (that's why I quoted him on my first reply)

 

What I meant is the plastic & the rubber are one piece (not seperated) . 2 part numbers beacuse you need left & right side. Sorry for the confusion I should have explained better (that's why I quoted him on my first reply)

No problem Joe, and thanks for the clarification.

 

does that fix help with the wind noise coming from the front? i get wind noise on and off at 75 to 80 mph

 

Whew, I just installed the new pieces. Not as easy as I anticipated because I couldn't get the screw hole to line up. After playing around with it, I finally got it to fit.

 

Anyone else besides me have this issue?

The black rubber strip that runs along the bottom of my outer windshield is cracking and falling apart. It looks really nasty. Have any of you ever replaced or needed to replace this rubber strip?

Practically all older model of E320, perhaps, upto 2002 will have same problem. I had mine replaced also. E350 is tatally different from E320.

 

my 02 has it...

 

Whew, I just installed the new pieces. Not as easy as I anticipated because I couldn't get the screw hole to line up. After playing around with it, I finally got it to fit.

Can you post a pic?

Tony

 

Can you post a pic?

Tony

I'll try to post pics this weekend.

Just to clarify, most of you would be able to do this with no issues at all. I'm just such a non-DIY guy. I make the easiest things seem so difficult. What should've taken 5-10 minutes to do took me 30-45 minutes. It's always this way for me...

 

Windshield Trim Question

I would like to replace the plastic rubbery trim pieces which are located in the lower portion of the windshield under the wiper. It's the transition piece where the hood starts. Mine is rather sun damaged and starting to crack at the edges. A proper name for this and a parts store online would be much appreciated.
2002 E320 Silver Wagon.

 

I have seen a used Benz on a lot that was doing the same thing, and it looks really nasty. Try: Mercedes Benz Parts, Mercedes Parts, Accessories and describe it just like you just did here. If they don't have it, call them and ask for Ron (mention Benzworld). He should know where you can get that. Good Luck!

 

$40 total for both sides. I just replaced mine. Check out the below thread from a little while back.

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w21...10-e-class/1318909-cracking-rubber-windshield-strip.html?highlight=lorenzobenzo

 

Thanks for posting that Lorenzo here's the info. again..

Its' all one piece, & don't worry it's easy to install & cheap . Here are the part numbers:


210.831.0958 - $20.00
210.831.1058 - $20.00

Goodluck,
JOE55
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did you get those parts at the dealer, or did you order online? if anyone has found them online can you hook us up with the link....thanks

 

special order by dealer

 

I would like to replace the plastic rubbery trim pieces which are located in the lower portion of the windshield under the wiper. It's the transition piece where the hood starts. Mine is rather sun damaged and starting to crack at the edges. A proper name for this and a parts store online would be much appreciated.
2002 E320 Silver Wagon.

Don't feel bad practically 100% of our year cars will have same problem. Lucky that it is easy to replace and not that expensive. I had mine replaced also.

 

$40 total for both sides. I just replaced mine. Check out the below thread from a little while back.

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w21...10-e-class/1318909-cracking-rubber-windshield-strip.html?highlight=lorenzobenzo

I guess you didn't get around to posting a picture. I'm trying to figure out what part you're talking about. I have a large plastic pan-like piece at the windshield base; is this it?

 

I guess you didn't get around to posting a picture. I'm trying to figure out what part you're talking about. I have a large plastic pan-like piece at the windshield base; is this it?

I think what deteriorates and cracks is the rubber strip right above that pan-like piece. Feel it with a finger, and you'll see what I mean (upper part gives, lower part does not). From the sounds of it, we have to replace both the plastic and the rubber pieces because they come fused together; one for the left side, and one for the right.

Since you mentioned the plastic, does anyone have any ideas how to make that look better, short of replacing it? (my rubber is fine so far) My plastic piece has a sort of stain that doesn't respond to anything I have tried.

 

My car seems to have no soft piece there, and no sign that it ever did. Perhaps it was removed and left no sign, and perhaps my very early 210 has a slightly different setup.

 

I'm sorry Matt, I didn't look at your profile before posting that, my bad. In any event, I'm glad you don't have the same problem.

 

No apology necessary. I'm glad that I don't have the problem as well, but I'd still really like to see a picture. If I think about it, I'll take a picture of the piece on my car. It really doesn't seem to match the description that I see in these threads.

 

Matt, I apologize as well for not posting the pics like I said I would. For some reason, I'm having trouble posting pics on this forum. Once I figure it out, I'll be sure to post them. Thanks.

 

Since you mentioned the plastic, does anyone have any ideas how to make that look better, short of replacing it? (my rubber is fine so far) My plastic piece has a sort of stain that doesn't respond to anything I have tried.

Formula 303. I've been using it on my motorhomes and boat for years. It is excellent UV protectant (the only one I know that works) and protect plastics, fiberglass and rubber. Excellent for tires as well. You only have to be careful not to overspry it too much on car paint.