Mercedes R107 - how to remove windscreen trims and windscreen. We all make mistakes....

This is a detailed video showing how to remove the windscreen trims on a 1975 Mercedes R107. The trims are supposed to be held in place by a total of 18 clips - part number A1079881578. It is important to know the location of the clips before you start levering up the delicate alloy trims. The cheapest place to buy these clips is Mercedes Removal of the windscreen is fraught with danger and is probably best left to a professional. If you attempt this yourself, you need to be super careful not to damage either the paint on the grills or the interior trim. A 238pc Car Trim Removal Pry Tool Set from eBay (item no. 147576671867) costs just £10. The 7 piece Windscreen Removal Kit from eBay (item no. 397611393246) costs £14.70. 0:00 Introduction 0:43 To bodge or not to bodge...... 1:05 Removing the lower trim strip without damaging the car 2:01 How to remove the side and top trims 3:12 My expectation dial is turned down to zero 3:48 Don't rush this job - take your time to avoid damage 4:20 Sometimes you can separate the top and side trims 5:06 Trims are off - time to take windscreen out 5:45 Windscreen removal kit 7:06 Careful not to cut the interior trim with the wire! 7:43 If the wire cuts the glass it will crack! 8:23 Leave it to the professionals....? 9:23 Good chance that you will find corrosion and have to make repairs 9:44 Make sure you get the right clips - still available from Mercedes