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removing volume knob on 2000 command unit?

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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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removing volume knob on 2000 command unit?

I'm now the happy owner of a 2000 wagon. One thing I want to fix is the volume control knob on the command system. I've read all the threads on this and get conflicting information. Most say the volume knob just pulls off but I've tried and it won't budge. I don't want to break something. Another source details removing the entire command unit to get the knob off. So how the heck do I get this thing off to replace it?!

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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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I think 2000 model is not removable.. I mean, you can remove it (pretty hard pull) but is not sold separatly! onle for symple radio or newer command! can you post pic of your unit? i think s the same for the M class 2000

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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Thanks for the reply. Earlier today I did more research and finally dug up what I was looking for. You are correct on the knob. It doesn't appear that the replacement knobs that are available will work. Mine look the same but require a shoulder so it is "trapped" behind the face of the command unit where it attaches to a knurled control stem. I found a nice pictorial on how to get to it. As for a replacement knob I think you can get one from someplace in Germany, but being a woodworker with a lathe I think I'll take this opportunity to turn a pair out of some nice wood and have some custom wood knobs on my command unit. Wish me luck!
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Good luck man!! i know that info cause i pop out one in a ML55 some time ago and i install the normal radio knob (mercedes replacement) and is too little.. Works good but dont looks good or equal like the right one:

Post pics about your job mate!

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