samkimg

Today's installment of the Mini-Mod series continues with the simple installation of the eyeglass holder.
From my previous post, "Assistance Needed from Canada", https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ed-canada.html I contacted MB of Vancouver and ordered Part #2048100041-9051 in black from Kayan Lee (604-736-3179).
Part arrived to her on Thursday 08/22/13 and she shipped it DHL directly to me in California overnight. Cost for the part is listed as $30.95CDN with $7.32CDN for shipping on the invoice. Cost a bit less in US Dollars.
Installation Steps:
1. Unboxed the "Rack" as the box says (Pix #1/#2)
2. Pull down the existing handle to expose the Clip holes (Pix #3/#4)
3. Release the two clips holding the US handle in place by prying out the clips (Pix #5/#6)
4. Pull down and out on the handle and it will easily pop out of the roof (Pix #7/#8)
5. Push in the new eyeglass rack into the same holes (Pix #9)
6. Push in the two retaining clips (Pix #10)
7. Enjoy (Pix #11/#12)

Now, anyone need/want a driver's side handle :-)

samkimg

Remaining Pix ...

steven1888

I have this in my car and I love it. Just fyi, its only good for eyeglasses. If you have those wide/big sun glasses... it will not fit

mleskovar

Thanks samkimg! I have a feeling Kayan is going to be busy

BenzV12

Good job

W210

Good job, didn't realize it was cheaper to order from the dealer than eBay..

andrewling

What colors does this come in?

konigstiger

See attachment http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w212...ml#post5771430

Volcom1216

Thank you very much for this thread. Just called the MB dealer and ordered the same item, much better than order from someone I don't know on Ebay.

Ordered from a parts guy named Jeffrey who knows Kayan Lee.


Thanks again, tired of not having a real home for my sunglasses.

Haffster

This is great. I'm going to order one. Does anyone know where I can order online in Canada?

Haffster

Just ordered the part from my dealership. They confirmed its not in stock at any dealership in Canada so will have to order it from Germany. $32 and 14 days.

MBSebas87

Good job on the mod!! Still thinking about this as I'm currently using the compartment under the seat for that purpose. My 3 sunglasses fit easily there.

Haffster

Did not think of using that! Ah well, I'll find another use for it.

Haffster

Part arrived - dealer offered to have the service guy snap it on as well. Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

SMG_CT

I am trying to install the eyeglass reck on my 2013 E350 Coupe.

I am not able to get the handle to "easily" pop out of the roof (Pix #7/#8). Is there something else that I need to do to get the handle out?

I would appreciate any help with this problem.

Thank you.

konigstiger

As you can see in attachments handles are mounted the same as 212. Try carefully using a plastic wedge to dislodge.

Arrie

I have that eyeglass case and installation is easy. DO NOT JUST PRY THE HANDLE OFF. If you do that you will break the handle / liner / mounting hole.

There is a small rectangle opening at the top of the handle mounting points. You see these openings when you turn the handle down. You use a flat screw driver in these openings to pry the center piece off of the mounting points. These center pieces are like "wedges" that force the mounting plug wide inside the roof. Without removing the center pieces the handle will not come out.

After the center pieces are removed handle comes out very easily.

Mounting of the eyeglass case is exactly the same way so look at its mounting plugs so you know what I'm talking about.

konigstiger