Jusgt a warning from me. Be very careful with
this one-piece console wood on the w140!
The correct procedure is to take hold of the
latching mechanism with a wire loop at the back
of the gear surround. Once the loop has hold of
a tap, move this forward, and the back of the wood
can be lifted with a wedge. Here is one photo I took
while doing it;
br,
syljua