Gear Selector Swap - anything to be aware of?
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W209 CLK55 - 2003
Gear Selector Swap - anything to be aware of?
I'm about to replace the gear selector after reading a fairly standard set of error codes. Car is a 2003 CLK55.
I can see that I need to pull the center console and remove 3 bolts and a set of connectors inside the car. I understand that there is a gear linkage underneath the shifter that needs to be disconnected as well.
Two areas that I'd welcome views on:
- Is there anything specific I need to do underneath the car to detach the gear linkage? Do I need to remove any heat shields or is there a way to do it inside the car?
- Are there any areas that I might get caught out on with the lower center console removal? My car has a blower motor under the arm rest.
Hoping this is fairly straightforward, but don't want to be left with a car that can't move whilst I wait for parts or anything else.
I can see that I need to pull the center console and remove 3 bolts and a set of connectors inside the car. I understand that there is a gear linkage underneath the shifter that needs to be disconnected as well.
Two areas that I'd welcome views on:
- Is there anything specific I need to do underneath the car to detach the gear linkage? Do I need to remove any heat shields or is there a way to do it inside the car?
- Are there any areas that I might get caught out on with the lower center console removal? My car has a blower motor under the arm rest.
Hoping this is fairly straightforward, but don't want to be left with a car that can't move whilst I wait for parts or anything else.
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2023 E450 AT, 1996 S420, (sold) 2004 CLK320 Convertible (v8, 6 speed)
There is nothing to disconnect from under the car. I'm not 100% sure, but I think you can remove the shifter even without remove center console.
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Are you sure there are no clips? The video that I found suggests there is one that can only be done from below.
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2023 E450 AT, 1996 S420, (sold) 2004 CLK320 Convertible (v8, 6 speed)
That would be great. Workshop instructions suggest you need to remove the console, but it looks like it could be edged out with a squeeze.
Are you sure there are no clips? The video that I found suggests there is one that can only be done from below.
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Are you sure there are no clips? The video that I found suggests there is one that can only be done from below.
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