I don't yet know if I need to access the climate control unit behind it - but I remembering gluing that piece on when I was refreshening my interior and dash - not realizing until recently investigating AC troubleshooting that it should just be pressed on. The PO had glued it at one point, I figured better glue would be better. Woops.

How in the heck would I go about getting this wood trim piece off to access the climate controls should I need to? Just ugly, prying, brute force? Heating it with a hairdryer first? I will likely damage it either way. Perhaps I won't need to deal with this in the short term - but I was curious if any folks have dealt with removing dash wood panels that had been glued (and shouldn't have been glued).

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Andrew
Montclair, NJ
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1982 300D Turbo
120k
Petrol Blue Green

Guess it would depend on the type of glue that you used. If you can remember which type and brand you applied, there might be some instructions on their web page or container that will give you some indication as to getting stuck things unstuck. Good luck!!!

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96 E300d

if you can reach the glue with a tool, perhaps you can cut through it. however, you might want to source a replacement piece of wood first as a precaution.

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'77 240D, 504H, OM617.952, etc.

I may have to get relative measurements - and just locate and drill out where the two screws underneath are.

What kind of glue did you use? Where did you apply it?

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

Seems to me that my wood is glued on. Probably because it would no longer clip into place? I have had it on and off several times.

I think I used a type of contact cement. I got the wood off once by just prying under the edge. You might try that. Maybe use a hair dryer or hot air gun and warm up the wood first (but not too hot!) Then try prying under the edge.

It's possible that only the veneer on my car is glued on? Maybe? Memory is failing me OK, according to this site, the wood seems to be adhered to an aluminum plate:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1468190-climate-control-panel-removal-installation.html

more here showing aluminum plate:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mercedes+W123+Wood+Trim+Replacement/32117

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Graham
85 300D,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5

yeah. I reconditioned and reinstalled most of my wood trim so I'm familiar with how all of it goes together. The little wood dash strips I used a super strong 3M adhesive tape - which seemed to be how they originally affixed that trim.

On those button surrounds, i used glue as it had previously been glued. I think i used some pretty strong glue too - part of me thinks I may have used 2 part epoxy even.... this could get real ugly!

i'll start looking for a backup panel in the event i need to get back there. I may just drill through to the screws, instead of trying to mangle the whole thing.

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Andrew
Montclair, NJ
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1982 300D Turbo
120k
Petrol Blue Green

2 options if it is really nice wood.

1) drill holes in it to access the screws behind the plate. Requires a fresh drill bit and some planning.

2) pull the entire center console out when you need to access the CCU. - Not that bad. Should be able to remove the whole unit with wood still attached.

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I used double sided velcro... works like a charm... easy on, easy off

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Pete Williams, President emeritus - MBCA-International Stars (Eastern Mich.) Now Wi. & Az.
1985 300D Manual 4 speed Green Hen's tooth
1979 MGB triple black Az car nice
1969 back 1/2 of MGB (Az home built trailer)
1991 Volvo 245 Wagon Nice AZ Restored Gold Brick
1983 Jeep CJ7 37,600 Miles Summer use only