W210 gearshift shutter replacement
 

Has anyone ever replace the gearshift shutter (cover) on a W210? I cannot seem to see how the new cover attaches after the removal of the covers (2) and the gearshift knob. What holds it in place? Am I missing something?

It seems there must be some sort of track it slides into or?

if you're referring to the notched gate, wood insert surrounding the gear shift,
i thought it was simply secured by plastic clips. look on the vertical sides

Raymond,

Not the notched gate but the cover that keeps crap from falling into the lever assy. It looks like it is kind of an accordian style texture, about the length of a watch band with a hole in it for the gearshift column to go through.

Norm

The louver which is the piece you are referring to requires almost complete disassembly of the gear shift mechanism after disassembly of the outer console.

After looking at what was involved and the risks I just cleaned the louver with Q-tips soaked in APC and compressed air without removing it. If you are determined you should get MB Procedure AR27.60.P-0920B for the details.

ah gets it now. tnx

Yes, problem is mine is missing......

Okay, that's different.:D You can sign up for a one day WIS subscription for about $30 I think. Then you can download the procedure and the diagrams. You might want to just remove the center console (6 screws) to give yourself more room. That parts easy. Let me know if you want procedure for that.

RichardM98,

Yes, could you give me a procedure for that (details please as I am a nut for procedure and such, ha ha).....I have alldatadiy.com...does it show in there?

Norm

Removal of the center console (easier to do than describe)

1. Remove the rectangular trim around the shift gate. Pry up gently with a non-marring tool at little at a time. There are four long tabs at the four corners.
2. Remove the wood trim piece by lifting up at front or back. It just pops out. Disconnect cables (3) for switches.
3. There are six philips screws. Two at front near ash tray, two in the middle. The rear two are under the felt pad at the bottom of the storage compartment.
4. Remove the small panel at the back of the console.
5. Lift up and pull backward to remove.

I don't have alldatadiy so I don't know. I have read that some people have posted that some alldata procedures are for W124 even when you input W210.

Do you have anything for the replacement of the louvre??

What is the WIS you are referring to?

WIS is MB's Workshop Information System. It is an online database of all of MB maintenance, service and repair documents. You should be able to identify the procedure I mentioned and download and print it. Actually cheaper than I had heard. Only $18 for 1 day or $95 for one week.

Here is a link to the start page.

STAR TekInfo

I made a new accordian-style crumb catcher out of a flexible cutting board, but any flexible plastic should work. Seems I remember the size was 1-1/4" X 13" X <2mm thickness. I made a template from craft paper and intended to make a nice black leather one from an old belt, but someone rear-ended the car and it is now gone to car heaven.

Good R&R info above, but let me add: use an old credit card to pry against the wood to remove the trim around the shifter. It may be glued down from coke spills over the years (mine was, sad to say) Once you get the wood off, the shift (on my '96, at least) is in a black plastic box. Four screws hold it together/down. Take them out and the track for the cover is between the two layers of plastic you'll remove. You can also clean up any sticky spills and clean the position indicator window, made mine look like new!

HTH,
Tom

Heres some images from when I replaced mine
(a W140, but should be the same) to give
you an impression on how its fitted together;

http://www.pvv.org/~syljua/merc/7226Shifter1.jpg

http://www.pvv.org/~syljua/merc/7226Shifter2.jpg

http://www.pvv.org/~syljua/merc/7226Shifter3.jpg

br,
syljua

FWIW I did mine in the car, didn't remove the shifter assembly. Good pics though.

That does give me an impression of how its fitted together but still have no idea how it's taken apart. Can you be more specific on the disassembly?