mdchaser

The boot around my shifter just pulled loose, any thoughts on how to re-attach it? It's just sitting there and doesn't seem to clip in anywhere...

Milkm4n

lol pop in back in place dont be scared its just clips.....make sure that clean the coffee first

mdchaser

Is that what that is? Must have been from the original owner, I've been coffee free for far too long. I've tried popping it back in with no luck, it just sits there with nothing to grip it, doesn't seem to clip in . Do I just need another one?

LILBENZ230

Aren't these clips known to break?

FrankW

if the clip broke just get some velcro and stick it down and YES, do clean up those nasty stains

Glyn M Ruck

The best fix is to replace it. Someone has a thread on how to fix it with paper clips but that's really a botch job.

Looks as though the rear clip has gone.

mdchaser

Do you know where I can find a new one? I haven't called the local dealer, I'm not sure I'm in the right frame of mind to hear their price . It looks unrepairable so a replacement is probably the best bet.

Glyn M Ruck

You need local knowledge

FrankW

replacement trim is around $70-80 or up.

mdchaser

Ouch, I guess it's time to bite the bullet and just order one...

C230 Sport Coup

Botch job? Uh, that was me spank boy, and it works just great.
Since they don't sell the surround piece with the clips, and the whole assembly is 150 or more, I'd say it's quite good!

Pop the trim piece, remove the gear shift knob and leather boot, drill some tiny hole through the the side of the plastic where the clips are or were, place into the trim piece, use some paper clips through the drilled holes, and viola.

Put the shift knob on, snap the trim in, and you're done. It will never come off again,
the only caveat is that you must unsnap the trim and remove it, the boot/bezel and the trim as one, and let your mechanic know too.

C230 Sport Coup

https://mbworld.org/forums/2744713-post13.html

Glyn M Ruck

Sorry Todd - forgot it was you

I still think it's a botch job but Hey! - whatever floats your boat.

Herr Daimler would be turning in his grave. Benz held together with paper clips!

LILBENZ230

I think he's been turning since the W203 was introduced and Benz started throwing cars together without proper testing.

mdchaser

Thanks, I'll give it a whirl, can't hurt to save $150!

ontmiss

[quote=C230 Sport Coup;4240158]Botch job?
Pop the trim piece, remove the gear shift knob and leather boot, drill some tiny hole through the the side of the plastic where the clips are or were, place into the trim piece, use some paper clips through the drilled holes, and viola.[quote]

so how do you remove those 2 things?

Glyn M Ruck

True! read the 203 vs 204 thread over on the 204 forum. It does achieve some perspective. W203 was not the worst Benz in those bad days.

mdchaser

[QUOTE=ontmiss;4240349][quote=C230 Sport Coup;4240158]Botch job?
Pop the trim piece, remove the gear shift knob and leather boot, drill some tiny hole through the the side of the plastic where the clips are or were, place into the trim piece, use some paper clips through the drilled holes, and viola.Thats a good question, how do you take the whole thing apart? Does the shift knob just screw off?

FrankW

FACT: W203 is the worst Benz according to C300sport

Glyn M Ruck

Yes! What a Dick

johnand

I think you meant "f---kwit" I like Sportstick had never heard that before.

For everyone else that missed it:

mleskovar

Much more. Over $200 if I remember correctly, and I can't find the receipt. It comes with the SW switch. Clips have been beefed up. Worth it, but there's nothing wrong with a well done kluge.

Glyn M Ruck

Damn - I should have said Dickhe@d

FrankW

i remember you could order just the chrome. that was the quote i remember i got from my parts guy. maybe they changed it again? either way I didn't even end up buying new chrome piece since I take them apart a lot when I was installing all kinds of stuff, so i would've probably broke them again. ended up just velcro the thing down and it works nicely.

mdchaser

That would be nice, I'll check locally and see if I can just get the surround. In the mean time I want to try to paperclip fix, can someone guide me on taking the shifter apart? There are no obvious screws to remove and I don't want to damage it by accident.

Thanks!