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W123 Broken "Cream" interior trim part needed
Okay, this interior part broke in half... This covers the inside of the C Pilar in the back seat above the package shelf.
Does anyone have a W123 Sedan with Cream interior that's a parts car? How the heck do I get this thing out? The seat belt goes right through the middle of it, looks like a pain. Thanks for any advice and hopfully a clean interior piece. Bob
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That is called a "Sail Panel". I think I have a pair, I will look. The seat belt will need to be unbolted so the loose end can feed through the hole. There are three tabs that hook into the C pillar, and can be seen with the windlace removed. A screwdriver is used to pry the tabs so the panel can come forward. The tabs most always break, so the panel may need to be glued so it will stay in place. I am in Hesperia, so it is not far from you......Rich
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That would be pretty cool, thanks.
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That panel is somewhat hard to remove obviously. By looking at it now, you still probably won't realize how it was on there in the first place. There are (I think) three clips that are hidden on the side. You must first remove this trim piece outlined here:
Then you will see the clips I mentioned which you must unclip first. Then you can gently pry the panel off, which is still fairly challenging. If you are lucky you won't break any clips. Also this panel is called a C pillar, I'm not affiliated with this listing but I have found a replacement on Ebay if you care to look: https://www.ebay.com/p/C-Pillar-Trim-Cover-Left-Rear-Column-MERCEDES-W123-1236900325-2671/1437137157?iid=273048265959&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44040%26meid%3D33c4e1e288284d559bae5eb81f78 666f%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D273048266430%26itm%3D273048265959&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Quote:
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I wont have to pry the existing sail panel off, it somehow broke in half and is just falling off the car. I really appreciate the pics that makes it much easier.
And thanks for the ebay tip, that looks to be cream for sure. Did you look at the pics of the part? I’m wondering if the tabs are intact. Of course I’d rather buy one from a member here but these cream interiors are not so common.
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Just a thought, If the vinyl covering is still good, you could get the panels in any color and cover them with the vinyl that matches your car.
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All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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And thanks for the ebay tip, that looks to be cream for sure. Did you look at the pics of the part? I’m wondering if the tabs are intact. Of course I’d rather buy one from a member here but these cream interiors are not so common.
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Unless you have a cream one, I’ll buy it from you.
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CA/AZ/NV are great for rust-free cars but the plastic and rubber doesn't like the heat and sun. Other parts, like the plastic cowl covers by the wipers are sure to fail in the next decade too, and "not avail".
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Unfortunately I don't have a garage for it so after being garaged for the 1st 35 years of life it now sits out. After daughter #2 learns to drive I'll pass the old Benz on to a new home so I want it looking good for about 3 more years.
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Thanks everyone, part is ordered!
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Thanks for the help
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