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  1. S9KSY

    How to replace w124 ignition cylinder barrel

    Sp!ke, I did mention my intention to do so in my PM to you on 29/08/2010. In the past, I have had great help from this forum. It was a lifeline and frankly, I cannot afford to mess it up with you guys.
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    How to replace w124 ignition cylinder barrel

    Oh no, goodness no! I do not mean to "sabotage" or be harmful to this forum or any other forum. I did apologise in post #43 for the loss of pictures. I only discovered that they were lost after I edited them on photobucket. I thought that you could not lose them as I was copying and pasting the...
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    How to replace w124 ignition cylinder barrel

    You may have noticed that the pictures on this thread are not showing anymore. After I published this thread, I felt that I could still improve on it considerably, by adding, replacing, removing and editing some of photos/text. As editing on our forum must be done through...
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    looking for Part "124 980 01 64" tailgate struts

    I have finally written it. Please find how to replace it here http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/bodywork/94204-how-replace-w124-estate-tailgate-gas-struts.html I hope this will help
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    How to: Replace w124 gearstick light bulb

    And finally This picture demonstrates plastic surround reverse side in case someone wants to know how it looks like. I am not absolutely certain but I believe that the principle is very similar in 1980s and 1990s Mercedes gearsticks. On this thread, the light bulb has been turned on in the...
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    How to: Replace w124 gearstick light bulb

    Step #5: Replace the bulb and refit in reverse.
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    How to: Replace w124 gearstick light bulb

    Step #4 Remove the white plastic bulb holder from its seating by pushing it AWAY from your face.
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    How to: Replace w124 gearstick light bulb

    Step #3 Remove the surround. Best tools are tough fingernails
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    How to: Replace w124 gearstick light bulb

    Step #2 ...move gearstick to the middle (e.g. neutral)
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    How to: Replace w124 gearstick light bulb

    Step #1 Turn ignition to the "on" position to be able to...
  11. S9KSY

    W124 centre console facia removal

    Are you sure these are standard bulbs and not upgraded low energy LED lights? I could be wrong but 0.4 watts seems to me to be an awfully low wattage!
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    W124 centre console facia removal

    Tony, check post #7 above (the picture with arrows). The photo has been taken AFTER the removal of the facia panel. You do not mean the 2 lower screws shown on that picture, do you? These 2 screws are NOT attached to the facia and you can only access them after first removing the facial skin...
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    W124 centre console facia removal

    Perhaps one of the moderators could kindly change the title by adding "HOW TO:" to the current title. Sorry. My mistake.
  14. S9KSY

    W124 centre console facia removal

    And finally The thread construction is now complete. I hope someone will find this thread helpful.
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    W124 centre console facia removal

    And finally Original thread can be found in link below. http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/interior/93932-w124-centre-console-facia-removal.html#post1030880
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    W124 centre console facia removal

    Now a word about the 1.2w 12v light bulbs. You can buy OEM “FROSTY” ones from Mercedes for about £3.00 EACH. From Halfords for £2.75. OR, from eBay, 10 “CLEAR” bulbs for £2.45 including postage. It has been said that frosty ones burn less hot. I will report it if I suspected any overheating with...
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    W124 centre console facia removal

    Now a word about the 1.2w 12v light bulbs. You can buy OEM “FROSTY” ones from Mercedes for about £3.00 EACH. From Halfords for £2.75. OR, from eBay, 10 “CLEAR” bulbs for £2.45 including postage. It has been said that frosty ones burn less hot. I will report it if I suspected any overheating with...
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    W124 centre console facia removal

    Step #6 Pull the ventilation regulator rearwards.
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    W124 centre console facia removal

    Step #6 Pull the ventilation regulator rearwards.
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    W124 centre console facia removal

    Step #5 To remove the ventilation control system, you will need to remove Eight screws. Two big screws, one on each side. Six smaller ones. However, 2 of these 6 screws are rather hidden and found in front of radio (note the screwdriver on the bottom right corner removing one of these...
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