Mercedes R107 trims - how to fit (correctly!) and where to buy…..

This is a detailed video detailing the correct way to fit the rubber door and fender mouldings and the lower chrome trim strips on a Mercedes R107.

Below is a complete list of part numbers and knowing the a cost effective source of parts such as URO can save you a fortune on this job.

RUBBER TRIMS

Trim mounting clip 0009887781 x 20
Metal hook clip 0039881078 (6 in total)
Red grommet 0009881581 x 20
Rectangular grommet 1266980158 x 6
Plastic cup washer 1266980358 x 8
Rubber hose N040621004200 x 1
M4 Spring Washer N009021004207 x 6
M4 Plastic Nut 1239901750 x 6
Screw fittings A0009904633 (6 in total)
Front fender trim right 1078800282 x1
Front Fender trim left 1078800182 x1
Door trim right 1077200280 x1
Door trim left 1077200180 x1
Rear wing trim right 10776901080 x1
Rear wing trim left 1076900980 x1

CHROME STRIP

M4 Spring Washer N009021004207 x 2
M4 Plastic Nut 1239901750 x 2
Lower Sill Chrome Front Screw 007981003214 x2
Lower Sill Chrome Fastener 1076900071 x2
Lower Sill Chrome Mounting Clip 0009887581 x 14
Lower Sill Chrome Grommet 009887681 x 14
Left Sill Chrome Gasket 1076980321 x 1
Right Sill Chrome Gasket 1076980221 x1
Left Sill Chrome 1076980321 x 1
Right Sill Chrome 1076701618 x 1
Left Sill Chrome Kit 1076980180


0:00 Intro
0:53 Cheapest place to buy the rubber door and fender mouldings
2:10 What goes wrong with these trims over time....
3:35 Use the correct hardware to avoid damaging your paintwork
4:30 Worn out fittings allow ingress of moisture
5:22 Make sure you use the correct size grommets to fit the trims
6:30 The screw fittings should pass through plastic cup washers to protect the paint
8:10 Fitting the rubber trims - start with the door
10:18 Use plastic nuts to help avoid rust
11:10 If car has been repaired, you may need to drill holes
12:00 Fitting the lower sill chrome strips
12:18 If you bend the hooks, they may snap - be warned
12:45 Common mistakes and bodges
13:20 Replace the rubber gaskets for the chrome trims
13:43 Do NOT drill holes in the chrome trims - use the correct fittings!
14.35 You will need to drill holes if you have new front wings or rear fender quarter panels
15:40 Job done...here comes the rain