PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Cost to completely replace center console?

dmorrison · #3 07-11-2003, 07:54 PM

I don't, nor have done the job in a 92 300CE. BUT I have done it in a 86 300SDL and my 82 300TD. actually the 300Td has the center consol out and the dash is comming out next to get the evaporator out.
They should be set up basically the same. You have to
Remove the under dash panels.
Remove the ashtray
Remove the radio
Remove the center wood trim, without breaking the pin at teh rear of the wood trim. Disconnect the switches
remove the two top switches that are the outer most, to remove the screws at the top of the consol.
Remove the center screw at the rear of the consol.
Remove the 2 screws at the front lower portion of the carpeted aection on either side of the consol.
Remove the rear seat mounts, maybe depending on the car setup, to allow the rear of the consol to lift to without binding.
Remove the shift knob and base.
Disconnect the top row of switches from their wires.
Then remove the consol from the rear upward. careful to rotate the front top down and back so you don't damage the wood trim and dash.

Its a big job. Get the CD manual or copies of that section of the manual. And the job will be much easier. It is a big job but doable and does not require an special tools.

Dave