how to remove wood effect trim from my dashboard

[xavier]

i am trying to remove old mobile phone fixing kit from my CLK. Previous owner have removed all bits and pieces but left ugly metal fixing bracket sticking out of my dash. does anyone know how i can remove wood effect panel that is surrounding aircon buttons/radio so i can take this ugly metal out?
cheers

 

[SilverSaloon]

i am trying to remove old mobile phone fixing kit from my CLK. Previous owner have removed all bits and pieces but left ugly metal fixing bracket sticking out of my dash. does anyone know how i can remove wood effect panel that is surrounding aircon buttons/radio so i can take this ugly metal out?
cheers

this prises out. i think from the bottom but could well be the top.

make sure you do it with something plastic that wont damage the wood/trim

 

[xavier]

thanks
i will give it a go tomorrow when i`m off

 

[Nibbo]

I'm not so sure it will be that easy. What year is it?
Can you post a picture?

 

[SilverSaloon]

my instructions are based on a W208 CLK (2002 or older) . i'm not sure about W209.

 

[xavier]

its 208 facelift, 2000`
will try to post some pics tomorrow
cheers

 

[imbck666]

should just pop off.. but take a look at the manuals