It`s been a while since I took mine apart but I think I removed the
ash tray, then the two screws that hold the metal bracket for the ash
tray. lift it out, and the wood slides back. gently lift up there will be a
bunch of wires for the switches that will give some resistance.
the nut on the shaft is just a lock nut. loosen it and unscrew the knob.

If you try to lift up on the wood, the tabs will break off that hold it down.
that is why it has to be slid back.
someone did that to mine before we bought the car. so now it raises up
in the back.

Push down and slide forward and the tabs should lock in.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works