Sliding tray
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From: Emmett, ID, USA
2007 GL450
Ha ha ha
Right? It's a pretentious little pseudo walnut grain drawer, into which you are supposed to stuff ... what exactly?
The only thing I want to populate it with is switches to disable my rear lights, and activate the exhaust oil injection system.
Right? It's a pretentious little pseudo walnut grain drawer, into which you are supposed to stuff ... what exactly?
The only thing I want to populate it with is switches to disable my rear lights, and activate the exhaust oil injection system.
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'10 CL550, '12 GL550
I've replaced wood on one so know it's sold separately.
Why not just order a new mechanism?
https://www.mbdirectparts.com/oem-pa...box-1646801152
https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/e...71/63l/68/235/
A bit of German automotive history ... Mercedes' supplier for this is very likely ....
https://www.fischer-automotive.com/en/company/about-us
Why not just order a new mechanism?
https://www.mbdirectparts.com/oem-pa...box-1646801152
https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/e...71/63l/68/235/
A bit of German automotive history ... Mercedes' supplier for this is very likely ....
https://www.fischer-automotive.com/en/company/about-us
Last edited by lkchris; Dec 30, 2023 at 04:31 PM.
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Apparently a big blank wouldn't look good, so we without off road package get a little storage cubby.
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From: Emmett, ID, USA
2007 GL450
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2007 GL450
Then close it. Repeat when bored.
Something like Eeyore putting the popped balloon in the honey jar and taking it out again.
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From: Allentown, PA
'08 GL 320 CDI
I believe it's like other pieces where there is a coating to protect the (thin) veneer of wood underneath.
The drawer "should" stay closed, even with yoru stuff in it (obviously). Something is broken with the latching mechanism. Remove the drawer and inspect closely. You may find something going on that you can fix. It was years ago, but mine was doing the same thing and I did something to fix it... although I can't remember anymore what I did
Otherwise, remove the wood trim piece and replace the other part, then put your wood trim piece on the new drawer.
The drawer "should" stay closed, even with yoru stuff in it (obviously). Something is broken with the latching mechanism. Remove the drawer and inspect closely. You may find something going on that you can fix. It was years ago, but mine was doing the same thing and I did something to fix it... although I can't remember anymore what I did
Otherwise, remove the wood trim piece and replace the other part, then put your wood trim piece on the new drawer.
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From: Kelowna, BC
08 GL320 CDI
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I remember that the fix was intricate, but not hard. I took it apart, inspected how it was supposed to operate and then "did something" with materials I had laying around. Try the same thing - figure out where the broken "issue" is to start with.
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2011 E350 Wagon, 2010 GL450
It just so happens I was using this video for reference recently. He has the same problem but with the lower drawer. I'm willing to bet the problem is the same or similar. You might be able to glue the broken things together, or maybe you'll need to order a used one on ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126284255377
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126284255377
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I put my park passes in it - both national and state parks as well as parking entry cards and tickets. Very handy, actually. It's certainly better than just a hunk of wood.
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Maybe the slot teaches the lesson to not overdo the Boomer Bennies.
Ah I'm just being silly.
Perhaps I ought to keep my AAA (with 100 mile towing!) card in the slot. Needs to be very handy, y'know.
Or I will continue dreaming of installing 007 style evasive device switches in it. I already turned the CD changer into a covert storage unit, capable of concealing bad things such as a pistol.
Ah I'm just being silly.
Perhaps I ought to keep my AAA (with 100 mile towing!) card in the slot. Needs to be very handy, y'know.
Or I will continue dreaming of installing 007 style evasive device switches in it. I already turned the CD changer into a covert storage unit, capable of concealing bad things such as a pistol.
