I searched to no avail... I have read all about the older cars but the W210 lock cylinder must be diffferent than the rest..

I have removed the trim ring, now I have a loose fitting lock cylinder with a black cylindrical cover on it with no visible means of removal. How do I proceed to remove this cover to access the two holes I've read about to get the release tool ( coat hanger) into the lock? (my key is hanging up in the lock).

TIA,
-Tom

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If it is like the 1995 the ring should "unscrew" after you release the latch. The key has to be in the #2 position for it to turn with the latches are released. Oh yea, I don't think you will ever do it with a coat hanger - too big in diameter. Use a good sized paper clip.

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I can't get AT the ring, there is a cover that looks like a 35m film can with a 1/2" hole in the bottom that covers the lock cyl, the key goes thru the hole. It is DIFFERENT from your'n!

Thanks anyway and happy memorial day to you!

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The W210 1996 thru 1997 requires a special tool to remove the ring. That is the same tool that is needed for the C-class W202.
The part number is 202-589-00-14 & is $100.
You must push the black ring IN & turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn with the key in position 1.

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Does anybody have pictures of the tool and is it possible to remove it without the tool?

Thanks

any ideas?

I have to replace the dashboard, but I made a tool from an old plumbing pipe from under the sink- cost$0. took 10 min.

Thanks again