Originally Posted by Noeljb (Post 1274757)

I too heard it was not hard. However I found in my case it was impossible.

I found the nuts/bolts/screws to remove, but I think you need to remove the pilar trim (On each side of windshield). Looks like somebody glue mine on and I was afraid I would destroy them getting them off.

I gave up.I think there are only 4 or 5 attachment points you can easily see some through the holes where the instument cluster was and glove box.

Good luck and let us know. :)

Originally Posted by Roncallo (Post 1274768)

How much are new ones? They dont look too expensive.

John Roncallo

Originally Posted by Roncallo (Post 1274776)

heater box repair John Roncallo

Originally Posted by Noeljb (Post 1274780)

VERY Nice. I need to post my Center console cross member repair. Not as fancy but use of sheet metal strips and pop rivets.

Originally Posted by Noeljb (Post 1274777)

I really didn't look. I am mulling over changinging the interior color.

I have decided to change the exterior to white or Perlecent white. Car was origionally tan but someone changed it to black when they were changing the engine out. There is some body work needs to be done and paint is chiped. White won't clash with the black engine compartment. Black is just toooooo Hot here in East Texas.

Once I change the outside I'll better know what I want to do to the inside. So if I need to buy new pillar trim I'll get the color for the final. The current interior is Palamino or something (I thought that was a horse).

Originally Posted by nobby (Post 1274935)

Describing your SL, Noel, makes mine seem like a creampuff. How good/bad was it when you started?

Originally Posted by Roncallo (Post 1276818)

No need to replace the pillar trim

John Roncallo

Originally Posted by Noeljb (Post 1278555)

Do you not have to pull the pillar trim to get the dash out?

I think someone glue the pillar trim into place and I am aftaid I will rip the trim up trying to get it out.

Originally Posted by Roncallo (Post 1274758)

The best way to describe this is to get the 107 service CD, For the most part everything is in there accept the CD appeares to describe the proceedure for an early 107 probably 1972 car. It certainly leaves out a few steps for the 560SL. Most of these extra steps are posted in a thread I started called "Will Sadie Ever Run Again".

The CD starts by saying to remove the seats, this is not required for the 560SL but may be for a 79 450SL.

It basically goes like this.

Remove stearing wheel, instrument cluster, radio, center console, interior trim arround windshield, under dash covers and side and foot air ducting, parking break knob, Light switch, 3 center swiches, glove box and light and switch and disconnect AC temp sensor in dash and side vent control cables underneath. Dash then removes with a nuts and fender washer on each side and 1 bolt in the center. Flexing of the dash will be necessary and if your dash is not cracked you may want to think twice before doing this.

This is not too difficult but it is time consuming, figure about 5 hr to remove and 5 hr to reinstall if you never did it before. Then figure anout 3 hours to remove and 4 hr to install the second time you do it. A good professional MB tech could probably R&R this in 4 hours total.

Then may I ask why are you removing the dash, Is it to fix a vacume element. Figure another couple of hours to remove the heater cover and repair the box and replace the actuators tire . Be carefull the box is old brittle plastic and parts are no longer available.

John Roncallo