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Location of mystery panel?

Started by raueda1, 11 August 2018, 03:52 PM

raueda1

Months ago I removed the pictured panel under the dash.  At the time I was too lazy and stupid to take pictures (lesson learned!).   I now have no idea where it came from.  Doubtless it's cleverly engineered to be a critical part of the ventilation system.  Input welcome, thanks!
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

Max-NL

If memory serves me correct it goes behind the ventilation duct (the ones that goes from the center console to the door) to the firewall. Don't know if it's left or right.
1971 R107 350 SL
1972 W108 280 SEL 3.5
1975 W116 280 S
1975 W116 450 SEL 6.9 #140
1977 W123 230
1992 W124 230 CE
2001 Ducati Monster S4

raueda1

Quote from: Max-NL on 11 August 2018, 04:01 PM
If memory serves me correct it goes behind the ventilation duct (the ones that goes from the center console to the door) to the firewall. Don't know if it's left or right.
Your memory serves you well indeed, thanks. It's the passenger side.

Hopefully somebody can shed some light on the next (and last) mystery panel below.  I know it's from the driver's footwell someplace.   The circular cutout obviously goes around something and there's a nice plastic finish on part of it suggesting that appearance/visibility plays some role. But for the life of me I can't figure it out.  Clues eagerly accepted.  Thanks as always,

ps - I promise on a stack of bibles to always always always take pix at every step. 
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

Max-NL

Isn't it the same as the first one but for the drivers side?
1971 R107 350 SL
1972 W108 280 SEL 3.5
1975 W116 280 S
1975 W116 450 SEL 6.9 #140
1977 W123 230
1992 W124 230 CE
2001 Ducati Monster S4

raueda1

Quote from: Max-NL on 12 August 2018, 06:12 AM
Isn't it the same as the first one but for the drivers side?
I wish!  My recollection is that it's up on or around the firewall someplace and was one of the last pieces to come out.  The panel on the other side is the first to come out, then the duct.  In the picture it looks flat, but it isn't flat at all, it's shrouding a shaft or conduit or something.  When (and if) I get it back in place I'll post a picture.  I'll keep messing with it....
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

daantjie

Dave for sure this goes under driver side dash. The cut out surrounds the gas pedal shaft. You will see where the metal push pins go in once you have it in position .
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

raueda1

Quote from: daantjie on 12 August 2018, 10:04 AM
Dave for sure this goes under driver side dash. The cut out surrounds the gas pedal shaft. You will see where the metal push pins go in once you have it in position .
Thank you, thank you!
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0