I'm installing a new windshield on a 230SL. Successfully installed the rubber seal. I tried unsucessfully at first using a non-OEM seal I got on e-bay. Ended up getting an OEM seal from Ray Paul and it was immediately obvious why I had so much trouble with the non-OEM seal--the non-OEM was not formed in the shape of the windshield and I don't think any playing around with it would have helped. Now that I've got the seal in place with the aluminum surround, I'm curious as to how the windshield is placed into the opening and exactly how the cord is pulled out. The MB manual shows pulling the cords parallel to the glass--is that correct ? Also, do you put the bottom of the window in first with the slot in the seal (with cord) in up against the bottom window opening flange or over it ? Would appreciate any help or tips on this last phase of re-installing the windshield--tx--George Des :?: