W124 centre console facia removal

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1995 W124 E280 Estate
W124 CENTRE CONSOLE FACIA REMOVAL

To replace the ventilation regulator, controls and their 1.2w 12v bulbs.
To replace, check or add switches.
To access the dashboard wiring or as part of the whole dashboard removal.

The picture below shows the 2 bulbs that frequently need replacing
The one on the left can be replaced by doing step #1 only (5-10 seconds)
For replacing the right bulb, you need to do up to step #4 (takes you 1-5 minutes)
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PROCEDURE:

Step #1:
Point the 2 circular ventilation controls arrows down before you pull them to remove.

They should need some force and wriggling.
If too easy, then someone has damaged them in the past.

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Step #2:

Remove the 2 big nuts (15/16 or 24mm socket)
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To enable you to better understand removal and re-fitting mechanisms of the facial skin, have a look at this photo which shows you its back.
Note the top 2 hooks. Only these 2 hooks are now holding the facia in place.
You need to pull the facia from below first for these hooks to be freed.

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Step #3

Pull the lower part of facia then remove it completely.
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Step #4

To replace the light bulb of the "individual temperature regulation wheel", remove the clear plastic hula hoop by freeing the BOTTOM clip off its seating with a circular leverage movement using a large screwdriver.

The 1.2w 12v little light bulb is situated just under the white strip on the right.
DO NOT REMOVE THAT WHITE STRIP!

Remove the 2 clear hula hoops with a screwdriver as per photo.
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Step #5
To remove the ventilation control system, you will need to remove Eight screws.

Two big screws, one on each side.

Six smaller ones.
However, 2 of these 6 screws are rather hidden and found in front of radio (note the screwdriver on the bottom right corner removing one of these screws)
Because these 2 are tricky, many people/mechanics “forget” to put them back. Do not be surprised if they are missing in your car.

Remove 8 screws
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The right hula hoop is different from left with “foolproof” pins in both.
 
Now a word about the 1.2w 12v light bulbs.
You can buy OEM “FROSTY” ones from Mercedes for about £3.00 EACH.
From Halfords for £2.75.
OR, from eBay, 10 “CLEAR” bulbs for £2.45 including postage.
It has been said that frosty ones burn less hot.
I will report it if I suspected any overheating with my clear ones.
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how can i accesses the photos will this cost me on photo bucket
 

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