Hi all,
After reaching the 250000 km,the gear shift bulb has blown out,I searched for changing it and it was an easy job.
I ordered it from local dealer.
First I had to remove the glove box between the two front seats,there were just
two screws inside it and under the key hole,after that I removed the glove box easily.
Second,I put some tapes on the center console to protect it from any unintended scratches.
After removing the glove box,I found a single screw under it ,when you unscrew it the center console wood can then be easily removed,just take care not to break it,lift it slowly.
I wanted to remove the center console buttons from the wood but I couldn't ,I didn't want to use any force so I just put the wood aside with the buttons still attached.
The gear shift casing is the place where I have to search for the bulb.
I found it at the top of the casing near the P notch,just on the left side near the driver's side (my car is left hand drive).
I just pulled the bulb out easily and it was out without any resistance!!!!!
it was in a white socket,I just put the new one and tried it...it worked.
Thank God the job is done
Hope this is of any help to others
Proud W124 owner
After reaching the 250000 km,the gear shift bulb has blown out,I searched for changing it and it was an easy job.
I ordered it from local dealer.
First I had to remove the glove box between the two front seats,there were just
two screws inside it and under the key hole,after that I removed the glove box easily.
Second,I put some tapes on the center console to protect it from any unintended scratches.
After removing the glove box,I found a single screw under it ,when you unscrew it the center console wood can then be easily removed,just take care not to break it,lift it slowly.
I wanted to remove the center console buttons from the wood but I couldn't ,I didn't want to use any force so I just put the wood aside with the buttons still attached.
The gear shift casing is the place where I have to search for the bulb.
I found it at the top of the casing near the P notch,just on the left side near the driver's side (my car is left hand drive).
I just pulled the bulb out easily and it was out without any resistance!!!!!
it was in a white socket,I just put the new one and tried it...it worked.
Thank God the job is done
Hope this is of any help to others
Proud W124 owner
