Have done a couple of these, but the cowl is a real pain to get off without messing up... any ideas how to remove the cowl would be appreciated.?  Scott

Remove the cowl as a unit don't separate it. Take off 2 10mm nuts, pull seal, remove metal hooks, remove squirters, and start on r side and remove. On this w/s their are 2 w/s's for this car one with rain sensor one without. None of the distributors in our area have these, we have been getting them from the dealer. Also check dealer prices on other glass for this car you will be surprised at the difference.  BG

Take off the 2 10 mm nuts from each side then take off the silver sharp clips then pull the center out like your buckling it then tug left side then the right side, the whole thing will come out. I know your saying, I've tried this and the damn cowl separates in two parts, Trust me I do about ten of these a week, Hope this helps you.  experienced

I will no doubt catch flack for posting this idea as the Benz mechanics at our local dealer say the best way to remove the cowl on the ML are to take the hood off! Now many will not like this idea but I have never pulled a cowl on an ML. What I do is pull it back (the shield slips into the cowl this way is a two man set for me) it will pull up enough to set the glass into the cowl.

Once set into position it will lay down on the urethane and not slip down into it this can be done weather you decide to full cut or close cut!! the cowl does not need to be remove this has worked out well for me but may not be for everyone!!

Yes there are actually 3 w/shield for these ML's one has a Honda type mirror button/one has a upside down Mopar button and last will have the Mopar button with the rain sensor hope this helps some people.  Rick

There is 1 FW2068 98-99 2 different FW2188 as you said with sensor and without. The 2068 has a different frit and bracket and will not interchange with the 2188.  BG