Light near the gear stick

1991 300D 115K miles:

I bought my car used, and its been like this since then. At night, when I turn the driving lights on, the dashboard is lighted ok, but there is no light by the gear stick. so I have to feel my way to move the stick to proper position (its an automatic).
Is there supposed to be a light there ? and if yes, do I change it by lifting wood trim ?

Thanks a bunch

Andreas