2 questions: sunroof hard to open/close seat springs shot

DeidreB · 11-07-2007, 09:04 PM

Here are another 2 questions about my new 240d.

Sunroof hard to open and close:
The manual sunroof has a great newer seal but seems very stiff and un-Mercedes like. I'm wondering if it needs to be lubricated and if so, what is best to use?

Seat springs:
The springs on the driver's seat seem to be shot (I go sliding when I go around a corner too fast). Am I better looking for another seat or is it feasible to replace the interior structure? The MB vinyl is in great shape. Finally is this a DIY project or do I need to pass this off to a pro?

thanks for your help!
Deidre

chrimsun · 11-11-2007, 01:56 PM

On your sunroof and windows, first remove the switches from the console and clean them. Sometimes it is just the switch that causes hesitation and erratic operation.

The seat springs can be repaired using brake line if they are broken. You have to take out the seat, take the seat material off, and repair the broken springs using brake line that is larger in diameter than the seat spring metal. You cut the brake line to a couple of inches or less, drill out each end of the brake line splice, slide the broken spring into the splice you made, and wrap wire around the spring and twist it so the splice does not fall off.

DeidreB · 11-24-2007, 02:39 AM

Ty for the info about the seat springs -what a great idea! For the sunroof, it's actually manual so I need to physically haul it forward and backward. It just seems tougher to do than I expect on a Mercedes so wondered if perhaps lubrification would help.

11-07-2007, 09:04 PM	#1
DeidreB Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 14	2 questions: sunroof hard to open/close seat springs shot Here are another 2 questions about my new 240d. Sunroof hard to open and close: The manual sunroof has a great newer seal but seems very stiff and un-Mercedes like. I'm wondering if it needs to be lubricated and if so, what is best to use? Seat springs: The springs on the driver's seat seem to be shot (I go sliding when I go around a corner too fast). Am I better looking for another seat or is it feasible to replace the interior structure? The MB vinyl is in great shape. Finally is this a DIY project or do I need to pass this off to a pro? thanks for your help! Deidre __________________ 1973 450SL

11-24-2007, 02:39 AM	#3
DeidreB Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 14	clarification: manual sunroof Ty for the info about the seat springs -what a great idea! For the sunroof, it's actually manual so I need to physically haul it forward and backward. It just seems tougher to do than I expect on a Mercedes so wondered if perhaps lubrification would help. __________________ 1973 450SL

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

11-11-2007, 01:56 PM	#2
chrimsun Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	On your sunroof and windows, first remove the switches from the console and clean them. Sometimes it is just the switch that causes hesitation and erratic operation. The seat springs can be repaired using brake line if they are broken. You have to take out the seat, take the seat material off, and repair the broken springs using brake line that is larger in diameter than the seat spring metal. You cut the brake line to a couple of inches or less, drill out each end of the brake line splice, slide the broken spring into the splice you made, and wrap wire around the spring and twist it so the splice does not fall off.