I would like to remove the cover of the console on my 2001 E320 in order direct some air into it to dry some components inside that got wet from rain. Don't have a service manual or CD for the car. Is this a doable project for an at best moderately skilled home mechanic and, if so, any advice on how to do it? Thanks

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John C
1987 560SL 109,000 miles
2001 E320 103,000 miles
2007 E350 32,000 miles

Open the cupholder door, reach your hand underneath the wood, and pull straight up at the rear. It may take a bit of force, but it'll come up. You might need to remove the plastic ring around the shifter first (it just unclips).

Their are two screws I believe that are under the wood right behind the shifter. Their are also two more right under the rear armrest. I had a W210 cosole out with my friend back in August but I don't remember the specifics. It only took us like 15 minutes to get out.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

You don't need to remove the screws in order to remove the shifter trim, although this needs to be done in order to remove the entire console assembly.

Oh I miss read the first post! Yeah Speedy is right. The wood on the W210's is much stronger and has a nice aluminum back so it is harder to break then the wood of previos generations. Just be careful new wood is probably around $400!

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

There isn't much room for your hand when the cup holder door is open (maybe was supposed to take it off?) and with minimal leverage I was afraid I would break something--wood, switch, wiring you name it. One of those things that you get over once you've done it once.....

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John C
1987 560SL 109,000 miles
2001 E320 103,000 miles
2007 E350 32,000 miles