87 300TD Center Console
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1987 300TD
87 300TD Center Console
Could someone please tell me how to take apart the center console of an 87 300TD wagon. I need to replace the radio and i believe that the only way to do this is by taking apart the center console. Thanks,
Sam
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87 300 E
Top piece wood trim has 2 screws right above the radio. Ashtray has 2 screwes you will need to remove. I dont think you need to remove the bottom center console(where the shifter is) Just the wood around the stereo deck.
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Mercedes-Benz 300D TURBO 1987
Removing the radio the Mercedes way
Mercedes directions for removing the radio are simple:
1. Remove ashtray
2. Push down locking tabs (under bottom edge of radio)
3. pull radio out.
I have read all kinds of ways to remove the radio including pulling off the face, but I have seen the Mercedes way done many times and it couldn't be easier. The best solution is to trash the tape radio (from another time) and replace it with a CD head unit. This move does not cause physical injury, but allows those in the developed nations who have been listening to music from compact disk for 20 years to also enjoy the same in their car. The o.e. speakers are junk and have a weird impedance that won't match anyaftermarket electronics. All aftermarket speakers are coaxial with a tweeter, and are four ohms, matching all aftermarket head units. The clarity and dynamics are astounding and enjoyable in this lifetime. P.
1. Remove ashtray
2. Push down locking tabs (under bottom edge of radio)
3. pull radio out.
I have read all kinds of ways to remove the radio including pulling off the face, but I have seen the Mercedes way done many times and it couldn't be easier. The best solution is to trash the tape radio (from another time) and replace it with a CD head unit. This move does not cause physical injury, but allows those in the developed nations who have been listening to music from compact disk for 20 years to also enjoy the same in their car. The o.e. speakers are junk and have a weird impedance that won't match anyaftermarket electronics. All aftermarket speakers are coaxial with a tweeter, and are four ohms, matching all aftermarket head units. The clarity and dynamics are astounding and enjoyable in this lifetime. P.
Last edited by pkmaven; Apr 26, 2003 at 10:42 AM.
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