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Tatty gear knob removal

Started by irvine, 14 May 2018, 07:45 AM

irvine

Hey everyone, my auto gear knob is looking a bit tatty, I'm told the plastic gear knob is moulded to the gear leaver

How do I remove the gear leaver, is it an easy job or have I got to remove half the dash.

Thanks Neil.

rumb

That is a job that you do have to remove the center console to access the bolts that hold the shift indicator, and then there is a lock nut  that releases the shift handle/knob.  So unfortunately it is a big job. All the heater control parts need disconnected. First time I would say about 4 hours.

It's a lot easier with both front seats removed, but that's another good job.  But at least it would give you opportunity to clean a lubricate a lot of the interior that is rarely accessed.
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

irvine

I do hope your kidding me mate....

If that's the case I'm cutting off the old one and fleeing on another.

Neil.

daantjie

When I changed out the bushings on the shifter I just had to remove the wood surround and not the whole centre console.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

irvine

How did you remove the surround?


nathan

ash try out - push down and pull out, disconnect electrical connector on L side as it comes out
two screws and then black metal Frame out
lift wood up then back.
4 x10mm? holding black plastic surround with gear indicator out.
then you need to slide a 14mm wrench from memory to base of gear shifter and hold the 14 whilst you this the shifter from memory.
I think thats it.
console does not need to come out for this one.
1979 116 6.9 #6436
2018 213 e63
2011 212 e63
2011 463 g55
2007 211 e500 wagen
1995 124 e320 cabriolet
1983 460 300gd
1981 123 280te

irvine

You are a champion.

Thanks,
Neil.

rumb

'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

raueda1

-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

irvine

Quote from: rumb on 14 May 2018, 11:37 AM
my bad    :o

Info still going in the right direction mate.

Cheers lads for the info,
Neil.

Mattr

Can you post up what you wind up doing with yours? I always thought some nice leather-wrapped hand grip would look good there (especially since I occasionally rest my hand on it), but it hasn't been a priority for me to pursue replacing yet, so I hadn't looked into it further.
1976 450SE 6.9 FrankenBenz (#2288?)
1977 450SEL 6.9 #2333

irvine

Will do mate.
Was thinking of a simple wooden ball same as or close to the wood in the dash, or a polished ball classic Ferrari style.
Think that the selector knob just looks silly, like a wort on the interior.

Neil.

rumb

'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

daantjie

I have a better  (non URO) one I can sell you.  Send PM if interested.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

irvine

Quote from: daantjie on 23 May 2018, 09:39 AM
I have a better  (non URO) one I can sell you.  Send PM if interested.

Could you post a pic?

Thanks.