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I've recently bought my first Merc a black C220 CDi sport estate. I'm delighted with the car and got it for a snip due to the 'starship' mileage of 135k (on a T plate) :) As I get used to the car I have started to notice all the little things that are not quite right. Today's little find...

Hi, Can any one tell me if the auto selecter gate is the same for all model years of the 190? I have a 1990 2.0l model and managed to get one from a 1983 model but it seems too big to fit? Also do you have to lift the whole wooden suround to get it to fit? Sorry for the daft questions...