Mercedes-Benz R129 SL Rear View Mirror Housing Removal/Replacement
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This is an aftermarket part for Mercedes-Benz R129 SL-Class vehicles. Our rear view mirror housing fits mirrors that have the home link and auto dim features on them. These models were from 1997-2002.
These cars had a few different styles of rear view mirrors. If the inside of your rear view mirror looks different, it will not be compatible with ours.
Our rear view mirror housing and other Mercedes and aftermarket products are compatible with the following vehicles:
R129 (1997-2002): SL320, SL500, SL600
Watch our quick and easy to follow tutorial from Classic Trim Parts on how to replace the rear view mirror housing for Mercedes R129 SL-Class vehicles. This part is sold as a set of two simply installed pieces that will help you restore your rear view mirror. At Classic Trim Parts, we offer a wide range of interior and exterior trim parts, as well as electrical parts for Mercedes vehicles. Our inventory is always expanding, visit our website today to see what we have for you!
Thank you so much for that video! My SL came with the mirror housing taped together and everything fell apart when I barely touched it. Had a hard time figuring out how the spring clips fit. I was always trying to get them into the housing instead of the frame. Mystery solved now!
Glad we were able to help!
Re-installing it can be very problematic. I've done it several times and the technique I now use is to first spray a little WD-40 on the spring. Then align the spring in the mirror with the slot in the base. Keep it level and then deliver a few solid blows at the spring with a medium sized rubber mallet. It takes quite a bit of force to seat it flush. It can be done with your fist but it's much easier and quicker with the mallet, and a lot less stressful.
It's always nice to hear another method that works for people. It can be tricky reinstalling the mirror. What we did was take a dremel and shave off a tiny bit of metal from one of those two pins on both sides of the spring. Even a little extra space seemed to help. We will have to try your method next time we get the chance.
I ground down the pins on the spring so it wouldn’t be to hard to install. I did this after breaking the console trying to put it in place. It was frustrating because I had just repaired it for the second time.After grinding down the pins I greased them also.
Thanks for the video my man!!
Thank you for watching! Always happy to help
Thanks. I used hot glue this time.
is it possible to replace only the adjustable holder in all directions, because it dangles freely?
can the same housing be used for a w140 ?
It fits S320, S420, and 500SEL that have the manual mirrors. Just make sure it has the home link and auto dim features. We have a mold made for the mirror without those features but our stock won't arrive for another 1-2 months.
@@ClassicTrimParts yeah mines the 97-99 manual version with HL/AD
@@Mo-ij8re Great that will work. If you're interested in ordering check out our website or give us a phone call. Any trouble with fitment and we offer no hassle returns.
Any chance I can get a little more info on how it actually snaps back onto the mount? I can’t figure it out and this Video doesn’t show it. Thank you. Also what is the cost for the replacement housing? And or do you sell just the front piece? In mushroom color thank you