I am trying to remove the driver side lower dash by the steering column to remove the cruise control amplifier on my 1995 e300d w124 (body style). There is a black plastic cover just above the accelator and brake pedal. This is easily removed by one screw on the right side. Next, I removed the two screws holding the small lower dash below the steering column. The emergency brake release is part of this dash which is held by 3 screws. Once I remove the 2 lower screws on the panel, that is where I get stuck. Do I need to disconnect the emergency brake assembly? The panel seems to be press fit or held by other restraints along the top edge of the panel from the ignition key to emergency brake handle. The panel is loose (not pulled away) from the ignition key area but does not want to come off. The panel seems to be hinged or press fit into restraints along the top edge. Is there another screw or restraint that needs to be removed? Do I just need to pull harder? Please advise....thanks. Dick J

See this thread:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142458

You'll need to remove the headlight switch, then the trim along both sides of the steering wheel. With the black trim removed you'll expose about 5 more bolts. Remove these, then unscrew the emergency brake release (3 phillips) and the hood release (1 phillips).

Now you should be able to remove the panel part of the way. You'll have to disconnect the brake release cable and hood release cable to get it all the way out.

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The above post described exactly what was needed to remove the dash. I did not have to disconnect the emergency brake or hood to access the cruise control amplifier. Pretty darn simple, now on the repair/replacement of the cruise control amplifier. I will try the resolder on the pins on the board but I see a new amplifier is not very expensive so I have nothing to loose. Thanks again.