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shifter replacement
I have a 1988 560sl and want to replace the shifter knob,are there any videos or utubes that show how to do this how hard would this be to do
also where can I buy a service manual printed ebay has a bunch but they are on cd.thanks Jimbo |
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I've replaced mine. Pretty easy especially once you've done it one time.
You need to: - pull out the Ashtray, set aside. - x2 Phillips screws to remove the Ashtray bracket. Tight fit but pull the right side out, then unplug wire connector, set aside. - Pull up the electric switch for the passenger side mirror, unplug, set aside. - x2 Phillips screws holding the wood console - part around shifter. Carefully slide backward about 2 inches before lifting because there is a wood peg on the back edge. Lift up the wood piece, unplug switches, set aside. - Move shifter to Neutral position and use a wrench to loosen the top nut at the bottom of the shifter shaft. Once loose, twist the shifter CCW and remove. Re-install is the reverse - just make sure the Ashtray connector and the mirror switch is accessible. |
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The peg is plastic not wood.
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Wood, Plastic, whatever ... very easy to break off if you don't slide
the wood cover rearward BTW rowdie is the real expert on these Mercedes. He's helped me with many issues I have had with my SL's. If all he found wrong with my procedure was the plastic peg, hey it must be spot on |
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I was pulling your leg a little.
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