That was an auto - note how they push the knob to the right, and then down, and also the wire for the illumination of the "P R ..." indicators.

I have a hard time believing that part's necessary to remove the knob. I've done my manny many times over now, and it's a very simple operation, once you know how. There's one way to find out, though!

 

here a manual shift knob removal for a 203. just for an FYI.
http://benzworld.org/publications/pub.asp?id=150

 

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i need help you guys... i have the new 05 shifter and im trying to switch em.. but ive notice that the new shifter is has a rectagle clipping... and my old shifter is the one with the wierd shape.. i was wondering if i can jsut swap the black clipping surroundings.. i need help ...i wnat to make it work.. and i kno it will work some how.. just need you guys help...

 

do you have an auto or manual? I'm assuming auto, from looking at the pics you have.

If you have an auto, it should be a direct swap. I have a 2004.5 and got an ash 2005 shifter from Steve (MBenzNL). I followed the shift knob removal wmv file that was on these forums and it was a direct swap. Pretty simple. Took a little elbow grease to take the stock shifter off, but once it was off, it was as easy swap.

Don't know what difference in shape you're referring to. You have side by side pics to show what you mean?

 

Drex - he's referring to the surround at the bottom of the boot.

xx - put a response over at the "other" forum, but in case you're not checking there, you just need to use your old boot with your new knob - as drex said, pics/instructions for swapping knobs has been posted here before.

If you really want that new leather boot, you'll have to glue it to the old surround, a dicey proposition at best.

 

Oh...my bad. I didn't look at the pics very carefully. Well, as far as I've read and been told on these forums, it's as tommy said, a "dicey proposition" to swap out the boot.

From reading tommy's reply, I'm remembering the fact that I got the installation wmv file from the other forum, but there have been other threads posted on here regarding that swap.

I vaguely remember the shapes of the shift knob assemblies being slightly different, but I also just kinda forced (for lack of a better term) the whole assembly onto the plastic gear indicator and it snapped in snug.

 

alright thanx youguys.. i will do a search on it

 

How do you do that?? I remove all the clips visible and some torx screw that hold the boot handle and removed that handle also, but it won't come off . I can peel it off a little bit around the corner but sth is still holding it in the center, any idea?? Thanks in advance.

 

I think drexappeal and someone else posted instructions and pics. Had something to do with the 3rd brake light I believe, but not 100% sure. HTH

 

I'll keep an eye on that, thanks.

 

Being from Australia, do you have the warning triangle in the trunk lid? If so, you need to remove the clip that locks the triangle. Also, remove the plastic rivits on the side of the hinges. They are the ones in the recess of the black plastic covering of the lid arms.

 

Yes i have the warning triangle, how do you remove that clip?? I'll look into that, thanks for the info sunman

 

You look at the middle of the black plastic and see that it has a small plastic tab. Pull that tab out just enough so that when you push the clip sideways it will release the hooks that hold the plastic assembly in.

 

Out of curiosity -- and I don't want to change the topic on this thread too much, but why do Audi's have a hazard triangle on their trunk lid and Mercedes cars not have this feature here in the US if it is available elsewhere? One would think it would be a good safety accessory... Just my two cents.

 

i want a hazard triangle!

 

I'll sell mine for a grand

 

See this complete thread for trunk-lid lining removal and warning triangle install pics:

Warning Triangle Install Pics

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

 

probably a demographics issue.

 

I'm confused...is the "boot" lid you're referring to the trunk lid or are we talking about the shift knob?

From reading your post, I think you may be talking about the rear plastic protective piece connected to the top of the bumper (that sits under the trunk). If you are, make sure that you got all the clips. I think there are 10 total (can't remember off the top of my head). The clips should be rectangular shaped on top (with a small indentation to stick a small flathead screwdriver to pry out). Only thing is, I don't remember there being any torx screws on this piece.

If you're referring to the trunk lining to get to the trunklid area, there are 15 clips total, along with 2 screws (from what I remember). When you are pulling down the lining, there is a male/female connector that needs to be detached. The male connector has a latch that needs to be pressed down and pulled out of the female connector (which is attached to the green emergency light). Since you have the emercency triangle, I don't know how many connectors there are for that. Assuming it's the same type of connector, it should be fairly easy to disconnect (much like the male/female connectors for the taillights - except smaller). Also, the plastic covering (that surrounds the trunk latch) needs to be taken off in order for the lining to be released easier.

If you're referring to the shift knob boot, not sure exactly what it is you're trying to do.

 

Thanks all for the reply, i wasn't reffering to shift knob boot , while i'm at it and a bit off topic, if i remember correctly sunman has a fire extinguisher bracket installed?? Can u purchase this bracket or the part involved in the MB spare parts shop?? I think having a fire extinguisher in the car is priceless and it's a prereq for joining SQ comp in here, that's y i want it

 

That's another one, I have a link for, just like the warning triangle.

Click link below, for Fire Extinguisher part #'s and install pics:
wanna-be AMG C32 Euro Sports Coupé A La Mode


Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

 

Do u need to get the OEM fire extinguisher?? $100 is a bit steep for fire extinguisher, right now i have a fire extinguisher in my car lying around and cost only $20. Thanks for the link , really helpfull and i'm pretty sure i can do it myself once i get the part

 

Were you able to get the lining detached?

 

Not yet, i haven't had the time, but i manage to get the plug for the hazard triangle out, shouldn't be a problem.

 

well, the bracket is OEM and made for the OEM fire extinguisher... the strap is also OEM. They're all made for one another....
so getting that bracket won't work if you have your own fire extinguisher,
unless it's exactly the same size & shape as the one MB uses.
Which by the way is a GLORIA fire extinguisher.


Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com