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Old Aug 8, 2020 | 03:53 PM
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HELP! Steering column won't come out. ESL locked... HELP!

Hey guys so my ESL went out on my 2010 Mercedes C300 sport v6. I got to cut the ESL out as it is locked in that position to where steering wheel won't move all that mess. I have to column tore down and ready to come out only one problem it will not come out and I don't have any room to come out the bottom it needs about 4 more inches at the top to have room at bottom to come out am I missing something the mount wings looking things that's mounted to the top by 4 screws it won't come come thru the hole in front. Can someone help me??? Pleaseeee I'm desperate and I'm in SC heat 🤣😭
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Old Aug 8, 2020 | 06:21 PM
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Hi and welcome to MBWorld! There is a detailed thread on ESL problems and replacement for the W204 here...
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...lots-pics.html
There are many pictures and lots of information on this issue which may help in your circumstance. It’s a common problem. All the best with it.
Please post a photo of your C-Class when you get a chance.
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