Mercedes W210 Rear Window Regulator Replacement DIY - (E300, E320, E420, E430, and E55 AMG)

[@fcpeuro]

Buy parts used in the video: Mercedes Window Regulator (E300 E320 E420 E430 E55 AMG) - Meyle 2107301546MY Rear Left: www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-window-regulator-e300-e320-e420-e430-e55-amg-2107301546my? Mercedes Window Regulator (E300 E320 E420 E430 E55 AMG) - Meyle 2107301646MY Rear Right: www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-window-regulator-e300-e320-e420-e430-e55-amg-2107301646my? Mercedes Window Regulator Rivet - Genuine Mercedes 0039902497 www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-window-regulator-rivet-0039902497?

[@noahmcc1]

what size rivet did you use ?

[@encinobalboa]

Instead of rivets, use M5 .80 x 12 screws with locking nylon washers. Heads are 8 mm hex. Use pair of 1/4 inch ratchets.

[@robertkeller6571]

This is the standard that all how-to videos should be based on. Thanks FCP and Mike Omeragic. Clear, concise and the little extra tips so you dont screw anything up during the job.

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome!

[@JohnnyEllisEsq]

This is a great step by step video. I would add that on the 2001, there is also a large Phillips screw behind the "ABS" badge.

[@Tripleedge503]

HIGHLY recommended this video for anyone working on this type of vehicles. Guys a pro at his job

[@nickholz7163]

Great video, helped a lot...however....., for those who have an SRS air bag, there is another screw under the SRS plastic... Because of this vid, I broke the door panel where the SRS plastic is. In the end I manufactured a piece of metal that I glue gunned into the position where the door panel had broken. I think that my fix was even stronger, but I was lucky to have a fitting piece that I could work with. Also, on the inside of the door panel are two pieces that are glued onto the panel. One tore off! I used it as a tool to get the fastener out and then glue gunned it back on. The fasteners for those glued on pieces are smaller than the rest and to get the one that was till stuck in the door out, I needed to run a utility knife under it as I had suctioned itself onto the door. Then lift it out with a pry tool or use the plastic that the fastener goes into as a tool to pull it out. Doing so worked well. Last but not least, to drill the rivets out, I found that an oversized drill bit worked well. When it gets close to the door a rivet ring came off each and every time. Only the tip of the drill made contact at the center when that happened so the door was never touched by the drill. Good luck!

[@carlberget7615]

used this 2 times for both windows. Excellent video and explanation. Forgot to remind that you need to remove the drilled out rivets to stop rattles.

[@chrisryder6864]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to do this for us. The window of my E320 just dropped inside the door, did not know what to do. This video has been very helpful.

[@fcpeuro]

Chris Ryder Thank you !! --Kyle B

[@ILIEV-ISKREN]

Thanks for making detailed videos... Yesterday my w210 window regulator broke, rear left with this video I replaced it without any problem 🎉

[@matttaylor8832]

This was the greatest how to video I have ever watched. I will be ordering my window regulator for my E55 tomorrow morning! Thank you!

[@fcpeuro]

Really happy to hear that, Matt! Thank you!

[@hunteheavymob4976]

I agree with all of the previous comments. This was the most graphic detail on how to do a job i have seen. Great camera angles. Great instructions. Gives me hope and makes me enthusiastic to do my own that has recently ceased working. Thanks a lot.

[@TechnoTinker]

Thank you so much. I used this video a couple of years ago when my rear right window went out on my '99 E320 wagon (one of the pulleys had broken). I ordered a Dorman replacement, and it worked like a charm. I'm using the video again today for the rear left window. This time, it appears that the cable retainer broke (like in the video). Please note that Dorman says the 702-013 "window hardware regulator kit" (separate product than the regulator) will fit my car, but all of the rivets were too big and I didn't want to drill out my holes. I sent it back and used the cheaper rivets that came with my tool.

[@DARKredDOLLAR]

Had my window fall down as I was driving today. Turns out the plastic bit that hugs onto the rail broke. Same thing happened to the left window to previous owner. Thanks for the video. Project for the weekend ;)

[@fcpeuro]

Happy to help, Charlie! Hope you got your window working again!

[@skorpsaiyan2361]

Gonna try to attempt this this Saturday, wish me luck! 4 hours of labor estimated, not to bad compared to changing the convertible top. Now THAT's tough, the hardest imo. Trust me, the convertible top is the most outrageous and toughest thing I've ever done. What a pain in the ass that was. 22 hours it took. Why am I ranting lol, just shows you how scarred I am from this. Mercedes wanted $9000 to do the top so that's why I did it myself.

[@Superman-ni1ww]

Of the few similar video's I have seen, this one is by FAR the most simple and clear!!! I have stripped out the old mechanism and await a new one. I was worried about the handful of screws and where to replace them, and how to replace the door card at the top of the door, but no more. My 2000 W210 E280 very nearly the same design as this. Thanks guys!

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome, Super man! Happy to help!

[@tropicalcircus6139]

Thanks for the great video. I’ve now replaced two of these in my wife’s car and have come back to the video multiple times.

[@Mau105]

This vid is a fantastic and highly detailed, making something relatively difficult doable and simple. 12 minute window regulator change all while explaining the details! I only had to replace window motor, finding this vid invaluable. Another great one is Mercedes Source on how to lube everything to prevent failures. Like this seasoned mechanic found two broken plastic tabs easily fixed with Gorilla Glue and a few clamps. Reassemble directions also really good . Bravo!!

[@FisherCatProductions]

Best video out there for this. As mentioned by others, if you have a SRS airbag logo there is a screw under it. And remove all broken junk from bottom of door or you will have noise! Appreciated the tip on how to pop the first clip to begin releasing the top of the panel by the window seal. Many thanks.

[@ramesjm]

This was an awesome video! Thanks, Mike, for putting this together and including all the details for us to a good job. My 17 year old son and I spent some quality time completing this repair on a newly acquired 97 E320. I have a couple suggestions. The plastic clips that hold the panel in the door should be removed from the door prior to re-assembly. We had a couple of the clip surfaces separate from the door panel. We re-affixed them with a construction adhesive (allowed to dry), then put the clips right into the door panel. So when it came time to put it back on, we just pushed them in the holes, versus having to align and slide them in. If you have a good trick as to how you get them out of the door frame, that would be great!

[@LasVegasSummer2009]

Hi Mike, Great video, just replaced the regulator on the rear left side. If you visit Vegas I will buy you a beer :) Few notes for first time DIYs: 1) At 6:35 the switch is shown to be pulled. To remove the switch from the door panel, it should be approached from the inside of the panel, and there are 3 clasps that need to be pressed before removal. 2) The rivets I used were 3/16 aluminum. To remove the existing rivets, the drill head I used was 3/16, but 1/4 may have been better. 3) The whole process is easier if you have an electric drill, especially a cordless one. A cordless drill is a good investment and has many different uses. Apparently you can also buy an attachment for a drill that converts it into a rivet gun. Best, JS

[@Toffsen2525]

Thank you so much. I will probably remove everything and have my mechanic put it back together. I will do the door panel. Thanks

[@rafaelochoagarcia8427]

Hace poco compré el mecanismo y el motor de las puertas de mi carro y me sorprendió que ya no necesitaban remaches los cuales fueron sustituidos por tornillos. Me pareció una mejora con respecto a la versión anterior. Muchas gracias por el video, un contenido que hace más sencillo realizar este trabajo.

[@combatzone11]

Mike,thanks 4 ur video, just finished replacing mine , took me 2 hrs but i got it done. DUDE U R THE MAN! TIP 4 those who are not mechanically inclines, watch the video couple of times.

[@demarcuss.469]

Great Video! If it I did not have this video I would not have attempted this replacement. I paused and stopped every step of the way. I have SRS Airbags on all my doors, so I disconnected the battery cable to be sure it didn’t deploy. I found the ground cable located near the floor behind my passenger seat and taped it with duct tape, to ensure it didn’t connect to the frame while I worked. Also there is a bolt you will have to unscrew behind the SRS Airbag plastic sign on your door, in order to get the panel off.

[@DaGreat81]

Used this video for both rear regulators, good video, another thing is there is an additional screw behind the airbag badge on the door panel for models with airbags in the door

[@itrefresh]

7 years later, thanks to you. very well explained.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad even our old videos can still be helpful!

[@Alagor8888]

Thank you for taking the time to make and then posting such a great video. I watched it twice and did the job myself without any issues at all.

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome! Glad it helped you out.

[@drstanbackguy]

Thank you for posting this. Just did my left rear, would not have been able to do it myself without this video.

[@markhanson8366]

Many thanks Mike! probably about $2000.00 worth of training and experience provided for gratis! Much obliged and hope your biz prospers as a result!

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome Mark!

[@stevesmith5672]

Mike, Thank you SO MUCH for making this video. It was all a mystery to me last year when the window regulator broke on my wife's 2002 E320 wagon, so I had a local independent shop do it. I don't recall the price, but it wasn't cheap! Well, the same regulator went out this week on my 2000 E430. I did some research and (thankfully) yours was the first video I found. Very well done! I got the disassembly done fine, thanks to you, and I am waiting for the new window regulator assembly to come from FCP. I'm not too worried about putting it back together, as I am sure I will watch your video again during that adventure! One thing I will add, I had one more screw holding the door panel on, located under the air bag tab on the door. Also, I would like to warn folks to not let the window go all the way down after you remove the regulator. If it does, it comes out of its front and rear tracks, and can be quite a challenge getting it back in. This actually took me more time to do than the whole disassembly procedure. Mostly because I had to do it two or three times! Since I have to wait a few days for the new part, I fabricated a piece of wood to hold the window in the all-the-way-up position until that time. It was around 21" long. A shorter block would not be a bad idea while swapping parts, just to keep this from happening.

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome Steve! Thank you for the information you provided as well.

[@Toffsen2525]

Thanks. Might have to brace it up for a while.

[@Toffsen2525]

Slightly more than 21" so I put a piece from an old bird perch under, several zip ties and it closes and locks.👋

[@encinobalboa]

I just did front and rear regulator replacement. I used M5 .80 x 12 screws with locking nylon insert nuts. Heads are 8 mm hex. No rivets needed. For front use pair of 1/4 inch ratchets. Attach top screw and nut first, then slide window into regulator guide. For rear, use wrench to hold nut and ratchet to tighten. Window has to be moved up and down to insert bolts. Install drive motor last.

[@dontcrushem]

I've done something similar. I just used whatever sized machine screws and nuts I could find in my leftover hardware bin.

[@junminjliu]

Thank you very much! In fact, The regulators of both rear side windows of my E320 have been broken 4 times. I really did not use both rear window too often.

[@daleuark]

Excellent explicit how-to, thanks for posting. It took about 3 hours for me, first timer. NOTE - our 2001 model (wagon) had a major panel anchor screw under the small SRS tab (side airbag). That little SRS nameplate tab will pull straight out to gain access to the screw - too late for me as I broke the larger plastic housing on mine tugging on the door cover not realizing it was there, but will help someone else to know it's attached if you have the airbags.

[@rinko4800]

The reason it has a screw there is because yours is equipped with a door air bag and it needs to hold the door panel snug so the airbag can puncture through.

[@Toffsen2525]

Not sure if anything broke. Found the screw and there is always gorilla glue.

[@icebergtrails]

I try to buy all my parts from FCP Euro, but they've been out of stock of these regulators for what seems to be a year. I finally sourced some from AISIN (RPMB029 and RPMB030) and these are excellent alternatives to the Meyle. AISIN is mostly owned by Toyota. Super stout and comes with pre-greased guides. No rivets or rivet gun required. These use supplied bolts and nut. Made in Taiwan, so quality is much better than the no name eBay/Amazon parts. Highly recommend these to anyone looking to do this repair. Good luck!

[@Toffsen2525]

Thank You!

[@massoudzadeh3394]

Thank you so much. Just had my rear window fixed. Had some problems with the fasteners as they got old and dry and learned how to use pivot gun. I owe you a beer 🍺

[@fcpeuro]

Glad we could help Masoud! The preferred beer of choice around here is a New England Style IPA ;P

[@massoudzadeh3394]

FCP Euro okay, let me know when you’re coming to California 🍺

[@ImportedFromSerbia]

Thx Mike. Happened today, regulator failed on rear left door. Using your video i will order the parts and do by myself replacement.

[@robertschell8410]

That was a great video and technician did a good job quickly repairing.

[@brucelee9941]

You treat your customers cars tender much respect very professional

[@peterkirk8321]

Great video ! Now I know how to remove the door trim, a bit of a puzzle before with no screws showing. Many thanks.

[@tonylongX]

Excellent detailed video with both good explanations and camera work. You are now bookmarked for other car issues. Thanks.

[@mrbrandonfarr]

I am really impressed with this video! Its completeness and the presentation are just top notch!

[@jorgealexander6884]

Such a great how to video! About to change the left passenger regulator on my 99 e320. Thank you!!

[@MrEclay2]

You made this look like a walk in the park! Thanks for the video and wish me luck!

[@take10creepy74]

We know scary! You made that very un-scary! Thanks, replacing ours this weekend! Left passenger door.

[@rickybobby5950]

I just did this on my W210 a few weeks ago and the worst part, hands down, is popping the new rivets. Don’t skimp and get a cheap rivet gun at Harbor Freight and think you are going to pop the steel rivets. I broke my old Craftsman one on the first rivet and they fought me all the way. Had I known I would have replaced the rivets with machine screws to make it serviceable with out the ass kicking I took over 4 little rivets. Also be sure to program your motor for the auto up/down function to work properly after unplugging the motor.

[@tonydurago9844]

You the MAN, Thank You so Much I really needed this video for my 1998 MBZ E320 Wagon Rear Window.

[@fcpeuro]

No Tony, you the MAN! Glad we were able to help, hopefully the install goes smoothly for you.

[@christytelling6542]

Perfect video instructions. Lighting, focused dialogue. Almost makes you want to try it even if your window isn't broken. Good job.

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks Christy, if you're bored just give it a go 😂

[@vickifox7644]

very nice job. you are a great teacher wish everyone had the ability to do such a great job in explaining things.

[@rickh8137]

Pro job. Excellent explanations and great camera work!

[@allanisaacs4835]

Just replaced my UK o/s rear. Thank you for you clear and precise tutorial. 5 star.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad it helped

[@yevg3876]

Thank you FCP Euro for great and very useful institutions , my car is full of FCP parts

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for the support!

[@mattsmith321]

I've got a 2002 E320 Wagon and there is also a screw under the SRS Airbag badge on the door. There is also a couple of extra light connectors in the panel that have to be disconnected.

[@gggg-dt4hj]

+Matt Smith how do you get the little light out of the door handle? its so tiny i dont want to break it

[@mattsmith321]

+gg gg I was able to slide the light up and out of the holder. The bulb is in a flat piece of plastic and that piece slides down in to another holder. No real trick. Just know that the wire goes in to the flat plastic and then to the bulb and that whole piece slips out of the holder. I can't find any pictures of it though. And I only know what it looks like today because I just re-replaced the regulator again last weekend. Next time I will take a picture!

[@gggg-dt4hj]

Matt Smith ok thanks! that should help me a lot. I was just worried about breaking the light if i tried to take it out the wrong way. The plastic is so small it looks pretty fragile so it made me hesitant to touch it.

[@JAD74606]

Matt Smith Any precautions as far as the air bag? Just remove badge marked SRS and the screw?

[@mattsmith321]

@@JAD74606 Correct. The cover is just displaying the SRS logo. There are no issues around removing that screw. And honestly I don't really even recall seeing much in the way of the airbag in the door.

[@bryanwalker7031]

Thank you very much for detailing this repair. Now to actually get mine done...

[@yeahman349]

Great video! Local mechanic said he couldn't do it and even Halfords auto centre said bring it to a Mercedes dealer lol. Either they are useless mechanics or they couldn't be bothered for the effort on price - the only thing is you have to drill those damn rivets and cut them out - probably why they didn't want to do it as that was the hardest part!

[@fcpeuro]

Yeah Man! Sometime you just have to get it done yourself!

[@aftershock2222]

Great vid, the rear regulator just broke on my ‘99 E320. Thanks!!!

[@chrschwarz1]

Great Video - had no problems following the instructions. Everything works just fine! Thanks!

[@anitasimko163]

Thank you for your video and detail demonstration very helpful!!

[@loganfowell3482]

Beautiful video. Thank you for the help and the part! Now when I have to do the next ones it will take me.half the time. This took me about 1-2 hours 🤦‍♂️

[@fcpeuro]

Nice work!

[@garyhobar6555]

Great vid.. however how did he repair the door panel clips that he broke in removal.. I broke a few... actually the glue failed.. so I may try to epoxy them back in place

[@fdevera]

Awesome Video I am not a handy man but I was able to change out my regulator. Thanks again!

[@Akadectra]

Excellent video. Thank you and greetings from Bavaria/Germany 💖

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you very much! Greetings to you!

[@memeco50]

Wow those rivets! Looks like it had been fixed before and they put good quality ones. I'll go to Home Depot to try to borrow one of those sanding thing machines. it looks so easy here!But I'll fix it

[@philipclarke9565]

Great video. Thanks. One thing I would remind some people who might be as distracted and busy as I am, is to be careful ordering a replacement motor online. I ordered one from Auto Zone that the website said "Fits Your Vehicle" and found that the electrical connector was the wrong one. I could have scrutinized the photo and seen the different connectors, but I was in a hurry. A warning that "fits your vehicle" means " fits some configurations of your vehicle" would have been helpful. Being in a hurry can slow you down. Just thought I might save someone from the same fate.

[@carlheadley9124]

Excellent job explaining every step

[@BigGreenCav]

what size bit used to drill out rivets, what size rivets to replace those removed?

[@veritas3179]

Great video, mine just broke...just ordered from FCP...Thank you!!!

[@c32amgftw]

I have todo this about every nine months on either one of the rear windows of my 01 E55. The last regulator I bought from you guys with the lifetime warranty, so have my fingers crossed it will last this time lol as the $20 eBay ones are complete trash!

[@lesdunn736]

Excellent. Thank you for sharing your skills. 2023.

[@driftbustin]

Excellent video, thanks for making this to help me replace my window regulator.

[@ther1rida]

VERY VERY nice instruction!! I will be using this to do mine this weekend. You explained everything nicely

[@fcpeuro]

ther1rida thanks! Glad we could help. --Kyle

[@marvin00073]

Excellent video! Mine went out on a 2000 yesterday.

[@tilenjohn23r]

Amazing, did myself, watch the video twice

[@7iesz568]

Could you guys possibly make a video on replacing the W209 rear window regulators.. I love your content and you guys got the best customer service. I've spoken highly about your website to my fellow friends !!

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for the kind words. We'll definitely keep that in mind for our upcoming Mercedes DIY videos.

[@philliparmenta4648]

Great video! Used this info to replace regulator on 2001 e320. Thank you.

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome, Phillip! Glad we can help!

[@robadoba8497]

What about if only the window motor is bad? Do I still need to remove the regulator? Can I just swap the motor with it in place? Looks like it would be much easier.

[@hajileserpud9539]

Should any Dry Lube or Synthetic grease be applied to window motor gear and sliding areas during installation of new window regulator ? And should I spray the inside of door with Rust protection like Fluid Film to stop corrosion ?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Hajile, that will certainly not hurt.

[@hajileserpud9539]

@@fcpeuro thank you my good Sir !!!

[@howardgraham4479]

thank you just did mine this afternoon with your video

[@rodneywilliams2863]

Great video, thank you! Had a little problem getting regulator attached to window but got it ! :)

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome, Rodney, glad it was helpful!

[@chrishunka1422]

Hi Good video. I have a 91 plate 320 CDI with airbags in the door. I'm changing the driver side rear door winder. Any special precautions I should take - I don't want the bag going off! Chris

[@FleetWoodGlider281]

I watched this video and replaced my regulator! It took me maybe 15 min

[@Kronoway]

Great ! do you ahave the same explanation for front door ?

[@bloomergconsulting553]

Thats a Good one .You made it look so easy.

[@brucekoch8068]

Great video. Could you please address another common problem for this car, the coating on the wires for the headlights cracks and starts coming off, causing electrical shorts, blown fuses and burned out bulbs. I found a replacement wiring harness on Ebay for about $35 but can't get the old harness out. Can you help?

[@fcpeuro]

I'm afraid I'm not to familiar with that issue, are they not simple uncoated wire beam cables? Maybe someone else can weigh in with their experiences as well.

[@Toffsen2525]

Got the door apart. Found cable with spring laying loose. Do I proceed with the rest of repair you are doing?

[@elaudio]

Thank you sir.You just saved me 400 bucks.

[@soucorp]

Awesome Video, I have to do this for both rear window regulators.

[@jestork1]

Good video. Thanks a lot for the information. Nice job. Keep it up.

[@andreaslohmar128]

Very nice demonstration!

[@NotoriousNuno]

Hi, I just came to ask a couple of questions... We have a 1998 E320, 4-door, base sedan, and I need to replace the driver door lock actuator!!! 1) Do you have a video for this fix? 2) What size rivets will I need?

[@fcpeuro]

We can see about adding this to our list of DIYs.

[@reyzapata9375]

Question.?. What size drill bit and Reboot do I use.???. Please.🙏🏽👍

[@surveyguyor8958]

great videos. do you have one on replacing the window or can you tell me? passenger front glass e300. thanks

[@fcpeuro]

Unfortunately we don't offer anything in the wheelhouse of glass, sorry about that!

[@masterdetail1455]

congrats man, awesome and simple, neatley explained

[@firbyd]

Nice video, but, 1.what was the size of the drill bit ? what was the size of the rivet? and were the rivets stainless steel or aluminum? thanks, by the way, I have side impacts, so if anyone else does, undo the "SRS" button to finish releasing the door panel. cheers!

[@hardrocking91]

You made it look so easy! Thank you for sharing.

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks for watching!

[@hardrocking91]

@@fcpeuro I finally did it yesterday. The first one took me 2 hours. The second one took less than an hour. Your instruction was great. Now I have to replace the windshield washer motor on this car!!!

[@angeleyes3546]

What about replacing broken window glass

[@financemarin]

Hi and thank you for this video. I have a 2001 E320, and with the help of your video I removed the panel and am now rewatching to ensure I can do this. Do I need a special tool/socket to remove the motor from the regulator? At 4:43 you say something like "a torks 30". What is that, and where do I fine one? Thanks again.

[@fcpeuro]

An example of the torx drivers we are referring to is located here: www.fcpeuro.com/products/torx-bit-set-9-piece-26550

[@brown911]

Great video! Thank you. My right rear regulator just broke on my 2002 E320 Wagon. Will the other three regulators start breaking now? Or is the right rear especially prone to breaking? Why?

[@fcpeuro]

Hello Daniel, there's usually no specific reason why one might fail. It's possible that it just wore out from repeated use or there could of been a small defect from the factory. It's tough to say when or why a regulator might fail but it is common to have that issue as the vehicle ages.

[@brown911]

Thanks for your reply. I got the regulator installed, thanks to your video. It will certainly be easier the next time I have to do this job, but hopefully it won't be anytime soon!

[@ValentineDayTwin]

Mike - I'm assuming you're using steel rivets as the 4 replacements. Also what size rivet is used ? Thanx for informative video.

[@fcpeuro]

We actually used Genuine Mercedes rivets, check the description for the link, sorry I don't know the exact size off hand.

[@AFIFI112109]

Thanks for your great information! much appreciated!!

[@thanosd6826]

Your video helped me so much, Thank you

[@Iammatthewlett]

I have a 2006 c230 Sport Mercedes that I'll be changing out both the motor and the actuator on the right front passenger side door. Do you think I absolutely have to disconnect the battery from your experience before doing this type of job?

[@fcpeuro]

You absolutely should disconnect the battery before working on the system. When the battery is reconnected, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock to erase esp/abs errors and reinitialize the sunroof and window motors.

[@massoudzadeh3394]

You are a pro man, you are doing this with your eyes closed. Great job. I just don’t have the ribbits 😞 but thanks 🙏