tkelley.EClass

Might as well! Consolidated part numbers below for the new comers:

Umbrella: 66952629
Umbrella Bracket: 2218101214
Mounting Brackets: 6399980185 (2x)
Tapping Screws: 000000000525 (2x)

Jason B

Thanks guys. I have this, the HOLDER, but not the screws or tree nails they call them. Looking for something I can get at home depo to use? Been too busy and this will make it EASIER for others that just buy the holder off ebay as it won't have screws. Please chime in with tips. Again, i have the holder, but no hardware yet (screws)

tkelley.EClass

I just bit the bullet and bought the oem stuff from parts.com to keep it simple. 2 screws and 2 brackets were less than $20 shipped. Not cheap but it was less than the dealer and I dont feel like playing the trial and error game. Nor do I feel like making a dealer visit.

lika1

Guys, it's a VERY simple install. The hardest part is going through the liner. This is from my post earlier in this thread "...With the liner pulled back, I measured from the hole for the plastic grommet to the square holes where the treenails go. On the top side of the liner, I just poked through with a Phillips screwdriver.....worked perfect." To elaborate, since the plastic grommet hole is already there, use the same measurement on the top side of the liner from the grommet hole, and poke through.

tkelley.EClass

Anyways, I'm not really in the business of writing umbrella reviews but for those of you who were interested; the below part number is super nice and very high quality! Is it made in China? Yes, but still a great product. Around $45 shipped via eBay.

Umbrella: 66952629

Jason B

Confused. It's made in Germany by mercedes I thought.

tkelley.EClass

Yeah same here, then I saw the giant "Made in China" tab hanging off of it. Disasspointing but it's still super nice.

Jason B

Mine DOESN'T have that. Seems we have copies out there. Post a pic of this?

tkelley.EClass

I'll have to snag one tonight. I bought it directly from Listers Mercedes-Benz in the UK (since according to MB, they are not avaialble in the US right now), appears to be authentic. I mean I get knock off hand bags but is there a market for knock off mercedes branded umbrellas? I can't see a product like that penetrating a dealership.

tkelley.EClass

Some pics

DABRONX

Ok what did everyone run out and order these? I am told the bracket is no longer available at this time?

tkelley.EClass

So the 4 tabs on the top part, I assume you cut slits into the liner so they can slide in?