How To: Replace center console
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There is no need, follow my guide and it is a breeze, it is by no means a complicated job,
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BTW the cost we have been discussing is for the 300 console. Will the cars with more buttons and options be even more? On the E43 with P3 every button on the console has a function. One of my little joys is not having any unused black buttons anywhere. Very silly, I know 
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Hi Vic Viper,thanks for your pics and guide on how to change the console they are very good but as a Mercedes Benz technician and mechanic you should understand its not only how but its also the confidence in doing the work that is also important, i think that a step by step guide on video would help guys like me that are as someone has already put it so well "once in a blue moon mechanic like us" for me its the connectors that looks the daunting part of the work taking out the console looks not to hard as its 4 screws also you have all the work shop tools and other Mercedes Benz mechanic around you that the biggest thing here for me if i make a mistake i would need to call a guy that is experience like you in fixing cars to fix my stuff up.cheers
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BTW the cost we have been discussing is for the 300 console. Will the cars with more buttons and options be even more? On the E43 with P3 every button on the console has a function. One of my little joys is not having any unused black buttons anywhere. Very silly, I know
The buttons are placed in the AC Control unit, the media panel and the touch pad module witch are all swapped over, it doesnt matter what the button config is or how many buttons you have.
That being said there are different console part numbers if your vehicle is missing the Analog Clock, Ambient lighting and or equipped with the Control knob only without the touch pad.
Also manual cars naturally have a different console.
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Hi Vic Viper,thanks for your pics and guide on how to change the console they are very good but as a Mercedes Benz technician and mechanic you should understand its not only how but its also the confidence in doing the work that is also important, i think that a step by step guide on video would help guys like me that are as someone has already put it so well "once in a blue moon mechanic like us" for me its the connectors that looks the daunting part of the work taking out the console looks not to hard as its 4 screws also you have all the work shop tools and other Mercedes Benz mechanic around you that the biggest thing here for me if i make a mistake i would need to call a guy that is experience like you in fixing cars to fix my stuff up.cheers
I understand that you are feeling uncomfortable doing this on your own but you must have friends or family with some technical experience?
There are no pitfalls, common sense and two screwdrivers is all you need.
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The buttons are placed in the AC Control unit, the media panel and the touch pad module witch are all swapped over, it doesnt matter what the button config is or how many buttons you have.
That being said there are different console part numbers if your vehicle is missing the Analog Clock, Ambient lighting and or equipped with the Control knob only without the touch pad.
Also manual cars naturally have a different console.
That being said there are different console part numbers if your vehicle is missing the Analog Clock, Ambient lighting and or equipped with the Control knob only without the touch pad.
Also manual cars naturally have a different console.
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Hi Vic Viper i just call the Benz dealership here and used your part number A 238 680 15 03 black ash panel with ambient illumination and have been told no parts in Germany or Singapore and Singapore has the biggest parts wear house for Benz in all of Asia and that is were we in Australia get most of our parts for Benz from so i may just wait 6 months and try again then
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Hi Mercedesfinance, for $337 could i put in an order though you to get the center console as here in Australia it will be a hell of a lot longer time before i get it here i would be happy to pay $337 plus shipping i would need the black ash panel when you can get one please let me know so i can get in touch with you.cheers from Australia
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Hi guhvies when you look at the center console both are the same what the U.S. has on the right side i have on the left and what is on the U.S. left i have on the right that's why the center console will fit no worries coming from Germany or the U.S. its like i change gear with my left hand and in the U.S. they do it with their right hand. when i was in Canada on a business trip 20 years ago and tried to drive i found it hard to do so safely gave the car back to the driver in a very short time 1st time driving a left hand drive car and 1st time i ever saw snow.
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Are you sure it's a mirror between LHD and RHD? I'm pretty sure the button layout is identical between both standards. Winds me up no end that the useful buttons to turn parking on and stop start off are opposite side to me and totally obscured by the multi touch controller whereas the off switch, which I've never used, is right by my along with the volume switch that passangers have to reach for (also not a fan of having the mode select switch right by the passenger either). Smacks of part standardisation/cost cutting to me at expense of usability.
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Are you sure it's a mirror between LHD and RHD? I'm pretty sure the button layout is identical between both standards. Winds me up no end that the useful buttons to turn parking on and stop start off are opposite side to me and totally obscured by the multi touch controller whereas the off switch, which I've never used, is right by my along with the volume switch that passangers have to reach for (also not a fan of having the mode select switch right by the passenger either). Smacks of part standardisation/cost cutting to me at expense of usability.
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The big question here, is WHY did MB go with the gloss black panel in the first place? It looks cheap, it IS cheap, it is impossible to keep clean and is totally unbefitting a luxury car at the W213 level, at least as the ONLY option. With so many, very odd, asthetic decisions by MB lately, one can only assume that somebody over in Germany is either just messing with us or truly has a screw loose. Line up 100 people at random and ask them if the panel should be in black across the board or be coordinated with the rest of the trim and I feel very strongly that something like 90% would go for coordination.
For the 2018 S Class, they are introducing an interior called Magma Gray/Espresso Brown. Does ANYONE here think that gray & brown go together??? What I would give to actually have the ear of someone in authority at MB for just an hour. Just like a jackass, they need to be hit squarely in the forehead with a 2x4, just to get their attention. Idiots.
BTW, the OP's new panel looks SENSATIONAL!
For the 2018 S Class, they are introducing an interior called Magma Gray/Espresso Brown. Does ANYONE here think that gray & brown go together??? What I would give to actually have the ear of someone in authority at MB for just an hour. Just like a jackass, they need to be hit squarely in the forehead with a 2x4, just to get their attention. Idiots.
BTW, the OP's new panel looks SENSATIONAL!
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Gray and brown often make a great interior color combination. As with any other color combinations, one needs to pay attention to the hue, saturation and luminance. Audi, BMW and bespoke car makers all offer grey and brown interior combinations.
