CJENUGU

SL500 2003 Model. Removal of Wood

Trim/Formica impossible.
I have removed the two side panels held by

clips and then i removed the screws.
then used a sledge to bar it up but its too

strong, i applied force still it wont come

out.
Pls i need short video clip on how to

remove the formica wood trim.
I cant remove the Gear Shifter Unit unless

the wood trim comes off.
My Gear Lever got stuck in Park, i have

removed it from park. I was told the

Selonoid inside the shifter unit damaged, i

purchased the comp;lete unit but my

poroblem is how to remove the entire

shifter unit
Email me video clip pls.
jayshedrach@yahoo.com

kbob999

There are 2 sets of screws for the tunnel section. Small ones (T10?), right below the side trim panel, 3 each side, that hold the wood panel in place. They are hard to see.
The easy to see ones (T15?) are about 1" below the top edge of the trim panel. These screws are not the ones holding the top trim panel in place.
You will also need to remove the beverage holder cover plates (or the whole beverage holder) to pull the trim panel up.
You may need to access the 2 hidden screws (I can't remember if these need to be removed) from the front of the armrest glove box.
See attachments for help.

I just replaced my shift lockout with an aluminum part recently so I understand your troubles!
Note that you need to get under the car to release the shift linkage to complete this task. Put that car on jack stands, or if you are lucky, put it on a lift.

carguyshu

where did you get the aluminum part and how much did it cost

kbob999

Got mine from an Aussie company: http://www.monoglobal.com.au/
About $150 with exchange and shipping.

Can be found for less on eBay, but no idea of quality. Search "Mercedes Selector Lever Aluminum".