R129 armrest slide button

[kraftwerk]

Mine's broken - was broken when I bought the car. I understand the button can be replaced. Any idea where's the best place to buy a replacement?

Thanks in advance.

 

[kraftwerk]

Panic over. I found a complete armrest via 1stchoice.

 

[jaymanek]

the button is about 50p from the dealer.. i replace them all the time as they get yanked out..

 

[kraftwerk]

the button is about 50p from the dealer.. i replace them all the time as they get yanked out..

I'll remember that next time, ta.

 

[kraftwerk]

Spent a terribly satisfying hour this morning fixing this. First off, I made what could have been construed as a mistake by buying a scrap armrest, including button - but dismantling it served to allow me to make any mistakes without wrecking the one in my car.

Had to make a trip to Homebase to buy a stubby screwdriver so I could remove my armrest - having spent years wondering why anyone would buy one.

Once I had the armrest out, it took about 15 minutes to install the new button. Of course, I now consider myself the foremost authority on this job.

Ask away...

 

[BTB 500]

Does your car still have the cassette storage unit in the centre console? If so, here is your next job:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=18551

 

[kraftwerk]

I saw that thread when I was searching for guidance on the job I just tackled, Bill. Mine's already been converted. Wouldn't mind the cupholder conversion, though.

Completed a few jobs today - the slide button; replaced the NSR light cluster (some nob cracked mine outside the house); unblocked one of the washer nozzles; did the tyre pressures and ordered a replacement bulb for the boot lamp.

(Sits back, hands behind head, sighs with pride. Tiny pleasures.)

 

[BTB 500]

I washed & waxed the SL today, want to put some wheel protector on later.

 

[kraftwerk]

What do you use, wax-wise, Bill? I did a Meguiars clay-bar and three-stage on the Avantime this year and it came up a treat. I was bushed afterwards, though.

I'm tempted by a power mop of some sort. You?

 

[BTB 500]

I'm embarassed to say that I use an old bottle of Turtle Wax! Silver is a very easy colour to keep looking good ... one day I will give it the works though

I'm using Auto Glym on the alloys at the moment.

 

[kraftwerk]

Yeah, silver is very flattering. I'm tempted to have myself resprayed as my current pinkish hue is looking a bit tired at my age.