Center console — removal and installation (Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124)

Contents: Removal ↡ Installation ↡

Removal

Removal the decorative frame of the gear selector lever on models with an automatic transmission

Unscrewing the screw securing the rear part of the decorative cover to the center console

Removal the decorative cover from the center console

Removal the heater control knobs

Location of nuts (1) and screws (2) for fastening the heater panel

Removal the heater panel

Location of temperature controller mounting screws

Removal the temperature control panel from the center console

Removal the switch block from the center console

Location of nuts securing the center console to the instrument panel

Location of screws for fastening the front part of the center console

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Unscrewing the screw securing the rear part of the center console

Removal the center console

Location of the screw for fastening the side part of the mat

1. Remove the ground cable from the battery.

2. Remove the trim and foam inserts from the rear of the center console.

3. Carefully remove the gearshift lever trim frame from the center console (see Fig. Removing the decorative frame of the gear selector lever on models with an automatic transmission).

4. Remove the screw securing the rear of the trim cover to the center console and remove the cover from the vehicle (see fig. Unscrewing the screw securing the rear part of the decorative cover to the center console, Removing the decorative cover from the center console).

5. Remove the heater control knobs and heater fan by pulling them toward you. Unscrew the two large nuts securing the controls, then unscrew the two screws located at the bottom and remove the heater panel (see fig. Removing the heater control knobs, Location of the nuts and screws securing the heater panel, Removing the heater panel).

6. Remove the four screws and the temperature control panel from the front of the center console and disconnect the electrical connector from the panel (see fig. Location of temperature control mounting screws, Removing the temperature control panel from the center console).

7. Disconnect the ring switches located at the top of the switch panel. Carefully release the mounting brackets located on both sides of the switch panel and, pulling towards you, remove the switches from the center console to access the center console mounting nuts. Unscrew the two nuts securing the center console to the instrument panel (see fig. Removing the switch block from the center console, Location of the nuts securing the center console to the instrument panel).

8. Remove the radio.

9. Release the retaining clips and remove the switch panel from the rear of the center console.

10. Unscrew the screws securing the center console to the floor of the car (see fig. Location of the screws securing the front part of the center console, Unscrewing the screw securing the rear part of the center console).

11. Lift the center console off the gearshift lever and remove it from the vehicle (see fig. Removing the center console).

12. If necessary, after removing the center console, unscrew the screws and release the clips, and then remove the side parts of the carpet (see Fig. Location of the screw for fastening the side part of the mat).