@ 3:50 I did this without removing the frame. You can grind off the pin and replace the track guide while in place. Prop the glass up with a piece of wood. Connect the switch and move the lift arm to an accessible height. Back the lift arm with a piece of wood when grinding and tapping out the pin. Also, a couple of the bolts have some serious loctite holding them in. If you do remove the frame, heat the bolts that won/t break loose to soften the loctite.
Thanks! Extremely helpful! I don't normally make comments on these sites, but this video was so informative, with all the links etc. I couldn't resist. Although this repair takes a bit of labor, a work bench, tools and time, this method of repair is far superior to paying a repair shop $300-400 to replace the entire window regulator because one plastic clip broke, which is what I ended up doing 3 years ago. Six months ago I found myself in the same predicament but this time on the passenger side. I thought I would have to eventually replace this regulator too, so I've been driving around with the window taped shut, that is, until I found this video. Fifty bucks is a heck of a lot better than paying $400 for a repair I can do myself. I purchased two so that I can just go ahead and repair the drivers side too and never worry about it breaking again.
We’re really glad you found the video helpful! We never had a problem with the windows after we installed the metal pieces so they definitely work well!
Glad the video was helpful! We actually painted it ourselves. We spent roughly $1000 in paint and materials so I could see a shop charging 5k-10k to do a complete paint job on it. There’s a lot of surface area on these vans which means a lot of time when it comes to bodywork and paint. If you want to see what it takes to do it yourself we’ve got a whole series on our paint process.
@@goldenadvantures2573 Did it really cost $50? That seems ridiculously high for what it is. Did brass start costing as much as gold and I didn't notice?
Yeah it’s a low volume cast part so you end up paying for the low volume. If they were selling millions of them I bet it would be a $10 part. My windows work great and I don’t have to worry about it anymore so I’d say it’s worth it.
It's titled as a Dodge van but has Freightliner badging headlights and grill. Other than that all the parts are Mercedes so they're really all the same anyways.
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@ 3:50 I did this without removing the frame. You can grind off the pin and replace the track guide while in place. Prop the glass up with a piece of wood. Connect the switch and move the lift arm to an accessible height. Back the lift arm with a piece of wood when grinding and tapping out the pin.
Also, a couple of the bolts have some serious loctite holding them in. If you do remove the frame, heat the bolts that won/t break loose to soften the loctite.
That sounds like a pretty good trick to save a few steps! Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you so much for this video - so thorough! I just replaced mine yesterday and your video made it so easy.
We’re glad it helped you out!
Thanks! Extremely helpful! I don't normally make comments on these sites, but this video was so informative, with all the links etc. I couldn't resist. Although this repair takes a bit of labor, a work bench, tools and time, this method of repair is far superior to paying a repair shop $300-400 to replace the entire window regulator because one plastic clip broke, which is what I ended up doing 3 years ago. Six months ago I found myself in the same predicament but this time on the passenger side. I thought I would have to eventually replace this regulator too, so I've been driving around with the window taped shut, that is, until I found this video. Fifty bucks is a heck of a lot better than paying $400 for a repair I can do myself. I purchased two so that I can just go ahead and repair the drivers side too and never worry about it breaking again.
We’re really glad you found the video helpful! We never had a problem with the windows after we installed the metal pieces so they definitely work well!
Thank you! Well done.👍
Glad you liked the video!
Great video
Thank you for the kind words!
Ordered it thank you
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks, pretty helpful.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Where did you get brass replacement peice
We ordered it off of eBay. I don’t know that the link is still good. I hope this helps!
Did you get your van painted? I have the exact same model and am wondering how much a basic paint job would cost. And thanks for the video!
Glad the video was helpful! We actually painted it ourselves. We spent roughly $1000 in paint and materials so I could see a shop charging 5k-10k to do a complete paint job on it. There’s a lot of surface area on these vans which means a lot of time when it comes to bodywork and paint. If you want to see what it takes to do it yourself we’ve got a whole series on our paint process.
Where did you get the brass piece?
I ordered it from eBay. The link on the video description should take you right to it! Let me know if you can't find it and I'll see what I can do.
@@goldenadvantures2573 Did it really cost $50? That seems ridiculously high for what it is. Did brass start costing as much as gold and I didn't notice?
Yeah it’s a low volume cast part so you end up paying for the low volume. If they were selling millions of them I bet it would be a $10 part. My windows work great and I don’t have to worry about it anymore so I’d say it’s worth it.
It's a Freightliner, not a Dodge.
It's titled as a Dodge van but has Freightliner badging headlights and grill. Other than that all the parts are Mercedes so they're really all the same anyways.
Just an incognito Benz