Dash-Boardectomy

[Martin Wolf]

2002 W163 Clickty click of center air flap trying to find home position. Most likely, broken shaft, have replacement part.

I assume that dash removal is required, or can you thread your hand through hole after cluster removal? Removing steering wheel helpful?

If Dash removal is way to go, does the bottom dash have to be removed, or can you just take off the top. On the workshop document, it starts out saying remove lower dash. Any pitfalls to watch out for?

Is it worth replacing actuator motors as a preventive, or are they robust after 2002 and should keep working. If opening everything up, is there any other component that comes to mind that should be renewed? The redesign of the airbox on the 2002, does this mean you can reach everything without having to remove dash?

Any experiences to share from your dash surgery would be greatly appreciated. Getting ready to gown up.



Thank you.