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?

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Norm K.
'97 E420 Sport
'06 E350 Sedan
'67 Mustang Coupe
'70 F-250
'15 VW Jetta

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

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-- raymond~
47º 34'N 122º 18'W

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

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Norm K.
'97 E420 Sport
'06 E350 Sedan
'67 Mustang Coupe
'70 F-250
'15 VW Jetta

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.

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Good luck.






1998 E320 Wagon

ah gets it now. tnx

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-- raymond~
47º 34'N 122º 18'W

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

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Norm K.
'97 E420 Sport
'06 E350 Sedan
'67 Mustang Coupe
'70 F-250
'15 VW Jetta

Okay, that's different. 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.

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1998 E320 Wagon