1991 SL300 Console 129

[Red SL]

I need to remove my wood console to make some repairs. I can't seem to get it loose, any suggestions?

I want to replace the factory leather gear shift with a wooden one; I need to remove the factory gear shift, any suggestions?

Finally, I need to replace the cigarette lighter cover and the cassette case cover; I need to remove the armrest unit, any suggestions?

I have asked the mercedes repair shops, and they want 2 to 4 hundreds to change these items.

[iwrock]

I recall seeing the directions posted here. Let me look.

[iwrock]

Here ya go...

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1171876-center-console-repairs-90-500sl.html

Just be VERY careful!

[Red SL]

Console removed!

The console only had four screws holding it in.

The press and open door attached to the console has a lining which is designed for removal. Remove the lining and you can see two screws.

Use the speical radio (two small tools)removal tool to remove the radio and push out the claimant control from the radio slot.

Once you remove the claimant control, you can see the other two screws.

The claimant control was harder to remove than the radio because of the electronic attachments.

I used a small tip screwdriver to remove most of the switches.