CL500/C216 How to replace window seals?

[Riva811]

Hi the seal attached on the rear windows in place where a b-pillar should of been on the C215/216/217 seems to have reached its end of life on my car. Anyone aware how they can be replaced? They seem to be glued on the window. I guess a heat gun will ruin the laminate on the window?

 

[oldguy57]

Hi the seal attached on the rear windows in place where a b-pillar should of been on the C215/216/217 seems to have reached its end of life on my car. Anyone aware how they can be replaced? They seem to be glued on the window. I guess a heat gun will ruin the laminate on the window?
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The seal fits into the black metal housing which I presume is either bonded to the glass or press fitted. The seal may not even be glued into the housing but just pushed in. Wouldn't go anywhere with a heat gun that's for sure. I'd be using a plastic trim tool to prise out, but get the replacement first!

Edit - just realised that item 200 in your diagram is described as "sealing cord" which could be some sort of tube adhesive or adhesive strip to glue the seal in place.

 

[Gbrowncls55]

Seaing cord is most likely butyl rope often used for seaing rubber seals to body. (rear boot seal on slR230 uses it.

 

[Riva811]

Thanks for the replies. I did a bit more research and it looks like you just pull it out and slide a new one in its place. Ordered replacements off ebay now as I am hearing a bit of noise and wind in the cabin this winter.

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[Riva811]

Bump, the s-class doesn't need the sealing cord but the cl does. Need to order some and figure out how it is taken out and replaced

 

[pillow]

When I replaced mine I didn't use any sealing cord.

Old one slid up and off, new one needed some soapy water to slide down. I used a little bit of black window sealant on the top part.

Been the best part of 3 years now and I've had no issues with wind noise or anything.

I believe the sealing cord is only required when replacing the long rubber seal (item 40).

 

[Riva811]

When I replaced mine I didn't use any sealing cord.

Old one slid up and off, new one needed some soapy water to slide down. I used a little bit of black window sealant on the top part.

Been the best part of 3 years now and I've had no issues with wind noise or anything.

OK thanks for confirming. I will give it a go soon.

 

[Riva811]

Attempted to replace mine today. Seems to be a bit of a hard work on the last mm. Driver side has about 1mm left to come in and close while the passenger side probably 5mm as I got bored and tired
Will come back to them another day