Removal of automatic gear selector

[a25c]

I have bought a new wooden gear selector to replace the black rubber one on my w124,can anybody tell me how to get into the selector to get a the locking nut that holds the shaft in place?

 

[Ian B Walker]

Remove the Plastic gear shift surround on the wood work, On the side of the gear selector cover you will see two plastic clips on each side that hold it down. Gently prise them away from the selector body and lift the cover. You will now have access to the nut.

 

[jaymanek]

You will now have access to the nut.

still a bit tricky though as i found out on my SEC the other day!

 

[andy_k]

what Ian forgot to add

carefull remove the W/S slider before you lift the top of the gear selector housing and be warned that this switch has a little tab underneath it (which actually moves the selector mechanism) that can fall off all too easily

Whilst you are in there it's always good to do a little preventative maintainance so give the rubber cup a good soak and clean and replace the bulb which illuminates the scale

HTH

Andy

 

[jaymanek]

dupe

 

[jaymanek]

what Ian forgot to add

carefull remove the W/S slider before you lift the top of the gear selector housing and be warned that this switch has a little tab underneath it (which actually moves the selector mechanism) that can fall off all too easily

Andy

I this had been posted before as guess what part is on order with MB costing about £2?!!

 

[andy_k]

oh dear

 

[jaymanek]

oh dear

that reminds me, it was supposed to be here today!!

i looked everywhere for it... could not see it anywhere.. must have fallen under the carpets or something..

 

[a25c]

Great info just one question ,what is the "w/s slider"?

 

[jaymanek]

the little switch where you change from winter or summer mode... might be E and S on your car..

 

[andy_k]

that reminds me, it was supposed to be here today!!

i looked everywhere for it... could not see it anywhere.. must have fallen under the carpets or something..

The best thing is it will turn up again as soon as you buy a new one

Andy

 

[a25c]

Correct,its e and s on mine......many thanks to all!!!

 

[jaymanek]

The best thing is it will turn up again as soon as you buy a new one

Andy

the funny thing was i went to bed annoyed and then went back down in the garage, stripped the whole centre console again and looked everywhere with the aid of my maglite, still no luck... so only when i knew it was well and truly lost, i could sleep...