Center Console Arm Rest Woes.

[mister bill]

I have a 1985 Mercedes 280 sl. The center arm rest (betweeen the drivers and passengers front seat ) will only stay in the down position. When you go to flip it back to get it out of the way it won`t stay up . There doesn`t seem to be a locking mechanism.Actually it looks like there may be a part missing. Any ideas on what holds it in the up out of the way position. Thanks for any help in advance. Regards Bill

[donbryce]

On my SL ('86 560), there is a rectangular plastic plate/cover on the passenger side, which you remove and IIRC, loosen a set screw, then turn a larger nut to increase tension, then re-tighten the set screw....or something like that. It's real simple once you see it.

[mister bill]

Thanks for the help. Mine does not have a system like that. I`m trying to get my digital camera back from my daughter so I can show some pics . Bill