S211 centre console button trim has come loose

[MikeInWimbledon]

This little bit of "wood" trim has come loose - for no obvious reason, and I can't see how to reattach it.

Anyone know what needs doing? Have I lost a bit of plastic for it to click into?

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

Just to clarify - I have the piece of trim that has come off....

 

[Major774]

There are 3 hook parts that are most likely broken.

Either purchase a new part from MB (not sure whether this can be ordered separately). Or source a used one from eBay.

I have the same broken part in my car.

 

[toolman1954]

Hi,
Strangely enough, this same part is broken on mine. Previous owner had used double sided tape, but I just am too lazy to bother re affixing it properly.

Steve.

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

The piece of trim does have three hooks underneath it, that fit into those three "plug holes."

Nothing seems broken. I'll post a photo of the underside tomorrow.

 

[Tigger]

The piece of trim does have three hooks underneath it, that fit into those three "plug holes."

Nothing seems broken. I'll post a photo of the underside tomorrow.

The 3 hooks are made of plastic and they fail where the hooks lose their elasticity so they no longer firmly grip - in some cases hook(s) may break away completely.

A piece of decent double sided tape is the cheapest solution as from what I have heard is that they are expensive for what they are from the dealership. I once tried getting a set from the breakers but the hooks failed upon removal. I guess the hooks take the brunt of the forces applied every time the compartment is opened.

 

[Will]

Glue it back on. I had this on one car and it was still firmly attached later after four years of family use. Unlike the original fixings from factory which break anyway

A new piece of trim will be expensive and probably not match the original faded wood on the other side.

You’ve not really anything to lose, give it a go

 

[PaulXC]

I ended up super-gluing mine back on. Whatever fix I tried it aways worked loose.

 

[Will]

I think I used a hot glue gun at the time, but can’t remember as it never came off again

It needs to be a bit tougher and tackier than superglue, I think it’s too thin and won’t have the elasticity to prevent it coming away.

 

[Londonscottish]

I used superglue. It would occasionally come adrift again so I'd just re-glue it.

 

[Major774]

I know the summer sun can melt some glues (had it on my previous W211).

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

Thanks for the advice, folks. Yes, it was probably summer heat that caused it.

It was very simple to superglue it back on.

Problem solved.