glen5354

Need help with 2002 C320 sedan:-How to remove the bottom section dashboard to gain access to the steering column to replace broken plastic coupler collar. Steering column not moving up and down but working fine moving in and out. Have already removed the center console, radio, instrument cluster, light swtich, emergency brake cable, fuse holder on driver side. Also removed screws holding the lower dashboard to upper dash and loosen the bolts holding the steering column. Whatever screws holding the lower dash on the left of steering column are removed but unable to get access to the ignition switch on the right side of the steering column. Don't seem to find any screws or bolts holding the right bottom dashboard to the upper dashboard and the only thing seems to be holding back is the ignition switch assembly. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Russell Ormerod

ignition switch needs to be removed by unscrewing the ring (plastic chrome) in the front of the switch. also above where the light switch was removed are screws holding the panel in place

glen5354

Thanks Russell for the information! I have the coupling collar ordered and hopefully get to replace the broken collar once I removed the dash and get access to the motor.

Glyn M Ruck

Glyn M Ruck

glen5354

Wow fantastic pictures Glyn! I wish I have those pictures before I started dismantling. Pretty well got most pieces out now except the electronic ignition switch and the dash board. I am in the process of ordering a " Mercedes special tool " to remove the ring.

Glyn M Ruck

The tool is a good idea if you don't want to mark the ring.