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Old 02-13-2018, 08:44 PM
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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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Old 02-13-2018, 09:37 PM
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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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Old 02-13-2018, 11:35 PM
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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
Now I know what it is.

That would be pretty cool, thanks.
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Old 02-14-2018, 12:26 AM
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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

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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
I'm always in and out of Hesperia and I'll be there in May. You ever by chance heard of Calearth institute located in Hesperia?
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Old 02-14-2018, 09:17 AM
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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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Old 02-14-2018, 09:28 AM
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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



I'm always in and out of Hesperia and I'll be there in May. You ever by chance heard of Calearth institute located in Hesperia?
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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Old 02-14-2018, 09:30 AM
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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.
I had that thought and will if needed, but the ebay part looks to be cream so if the clips are intact I rather just put it on without the extra time spent.

Unless you have a cream one, I’ll buy it from you.
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... it somehow broke in half and is just falling off the car. ...
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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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".
True, but this car lives 2 miles from the beach so not much heat and far enough from salt to be rust free so all that stuff is in really good shape for the age.

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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Old 02-14-2018, 02:01 PM
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Thanks everyone, part is ordered!
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Old 05-31-2018, 12:25 AM
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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



I'm always in and out of Hesperia and I'll be there in May. You ever by chance heard of Calearth institute located in Hesperia?
bought the sail panel, it is installed and looks great.

Thanks for the help

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