Central control panel — removal and installation (Mercedes-Benz C-Class W201)

Removal

1. On manual transmission models, release the gearshift boot on the console cover and slide the boot up the gearshift lever (see Fig. 40.1, a). Using your fingers on the back of the plastic center portion of the console cover, lift the cover up, then slide it back and lift it up (see Fig. 40.1, b, c). Please note that the cover is secured with two very tight rear fasteners and two tabs at the front (see Fig. 40.1, g).

Fig. 40.1. a. Release the gear selector lever boot...

Fig. 40.1, b.... lift the cover of the remote control from the back...

Fig. 40.1, c....then move it back and remove it

Fig. 40.1. Rear fasteners (A) and front tabs (B) of the remote control cover

2. On models with automatic transmission, lift the cover of the console from the rear using a plastic wedge inserted into the gap between the gear selector plate and the cover. Slide the cover back to separate the two front tabs and lift up.

3. Disconnect the wire plugs from the remote control switches after marking their location and remove the cover (see fig. 40.3).

Fig. 40.3. Disconnect the wires on the remote control cover switches

4. Refer to Chapter 9 and loosen the parking brake adjuster under the vehicle until the brake control lever can be positioned almost vertically.

5. Remove the front ashtray, then remove the two upper screws securing the ashtray housing to the instrument panel (see fig. 40.5).

Fig. 40.5. Loosen the screws securing the front ashtray housing

6. Pull out the ashtray housing, disconnect the wires and the backlight lamp and remove the housing (see Fig. 40.6, a, b).

Fig. 40.6, a. Disconnect the wires...

Fig. 40.6, b...and the backlight lamp holder on the ashtray body

7. Remove the floor mats on both sides of the footwells.

8. Loosen the screws securing the instrument panel to the edges of the console on each side (see fig. 40.8).

Fig. 40.8. Loosen the side mounting screw (shown by arrow)

9. Loosen the clamp and the mounting screw (where it is installed) and remove the footrest pad on the driver's side (see fig. 40.9).

Fig. 40.9. Loosen the foot pad retainer

10. Remove the front mats on both sides.

11. On the passenger side, unscrew the lower mounting screw and remove the front panel trim (see Fig. 40.11, a, b).

Fig. 40.11, a. Loosen the panel trim fastening screw...

Fig. 40.11, b - and remove the lining

12. Loosen the central mounting screw and remove the mat on both sides of the remote control (see fig. 40.12). On the driver's side, the mat is additionally secured with a clamp.

Fig. 40.12. Remove the mat from both sides of the remote control

13. Pull the handle on the parking brake lever and remove it forward along the lever (see Fig. 40.13, a, b).

Fig. 40.13. a. Pull the lever handle...

Fig. 40.13, b....and remove it from the lever

14. Pull the brake lever up and remove the lower lever cover (see fig. 40.14).

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Fig. 40.14. Remove the lower trim of the parking brake lever

15. Loosen the bolt securing the remote control in front of the gear selector lever or gear selector housing (see fig. 40.15).

Fig. 40.15. Unscrew the front mounting bolt

16. Remove the rear ashtray, then remove the ashtray holder by prying the lower clip from below (see Fig. 40.16, a, b).

Fig. 40.16. a. Remove the rear ashtray...

Fig. 40.16, b....and the body

17. Working through the hole under the ashtray, unscrew the rear bolt securing the remote control.

18. Move both front seats back and pull the parking brake lever up as far as it will go.

19. Lift the remote control back and disconnect it from the front instrument panel (see Fig. 40.19, a, b).