R107 front wing removal

[Fabmark]

Hi all, I am in the process of restoring the front end of my 450Sl, and want to remove the front wings, however the two bolts joining it to the A post are partially hidden by the door, the heads are visible of course, but you can't get a spanner on and as for a socket forget it, do you have to take off the door? Loosen the check strap or......
Thanks in advance

 

[SL03WLY]

I had a similar issue when removing wing from w211. We used a flexi extension to get it to bend just enough to get onto the nut. This is all while holding the door slightly open.

 

[Fabmark]

Good idea, quite by chance I have one of those, I'll give it a try. Thank you

 

[shaun4458]

No it's fiddly but no need to take door off just use as suggested extension I just replaced wing in my sl500 guess it's the same

 

[Pontoneer]

Might you get a ratchet spanner in ?

I recall with W123 , W124 , W126 doors it was a fiddle getting in with a small socket on a 1/4" extension bar , but 'just' possible with the door fully open ; another option , rather than removing the door might be to undo the check strap if you just need the door to open that little bit further than normal ?

 

[Pontoneer]

I also have these Halfords ratchet spanners , which hinge at one end , might be helpful , think you can buy them individually .

 

[Fabmark]

Hi, yes I thought of that type, snap-on do a spanner with a double flexible joint . Good idea, I've manged to do it now and removed the wing

 

[tonysmb]

I note that you've already done it but, if not already aware, a crowsfoot wrench/socket can sometimes be useful for difficult-to-reach fixings. Not always, just sometimes .