Grandcouper

I read on the forum about a piece of plastic that breaks in the shifter boot. I've noticed that sometimes that the car doesn't get out of park right away. At first I thought it I was pulling it, but then it happened a few more times. So I looked it up and found the shifter problem. So I found the replacement part that's milled from aluminum. It's like $58 on amazon. Is this a simple diy a novice can tackle? I also read that I could just break off the piece all together and not need to press the brakes to shift out of park. What are your thoughts??

Plutoe

Post the link to the supposed metal part!!

Grandcouper

https://www.amazon.com/2202679924-Mercedes-Shifter-Repair-Aluminum/dp/B007T1OEVY

Plutoe

Assuming you have or can gain access to MB WIS(factory repair docs) go for it!

tusabes

Be careful , there are three different size metal parts , that's why that one lists 11mm

you can't know which size your shifter uses until you disassemble your shifter . Some repair kits send all three size metal parts for about $100, so you'll have the right part when you open up your shifter .

Personally I would just remove the plastic piece completely , and not put in the metal piece . However this will let your car shift out of park even when the car is off , or no key is present .

So assuming you don't have children or pets that might knock the shifter out of park accidentally it's ok to remove it . If you need the added safety of the interlock you can get the metal piece

Grandcouper

Is taking out the plastic piece something I can do my self? I could always use the Parking brake.

tusabes

Depends how skilled you are , you have to disassemble the console and drill apart the metal shifter box . There are videos on YouTube search for Mercedes shifter stuck