Mercedes R107 scuttle panels - check for corrosion. Tips on fitting rear shocks and front grill.

This video shows the importance of looking under the scuttle panels of a Mercedes R107 to check for corrosion. In some cases you may have to take off the lower windscreen trim and the video shows how this is held on. Later in the video we give tips on fitting rear shock absorbers highlighting why it is important to keep the rear wheels elevated. We paid just £62.93 delivered for two Monroe 53005 shock absorbers. Finally we outline some of the differences between the front grill on an early SL and the later R107’s. It is a good idea to inspect the rear of the chrome grill and treat any early signs of corrosion...and replace the screws with stainless steel. 0:00 Intro 1:10 How to remove lower windscreen trim? 2:15 How to remove and reattach scuttle panels 3:00 Camera shows what lurks beneath the scuttle panels 3:30 Position of drain holes 4:11 How to paint inaccessible areas 4:50 Scuttle grill edging trim 5:22 Monroe shock absorbers 5:41 Jacking points 7:30 Correct orientation of shock absorber hardware 8:25 Replacing front grill fittings 9:09 Difference between earlier and later stars 10:36 Difference is hood springs and boot springs