SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Installation instruction for R230 SL55/SL65/SL500 carbon interior trims
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Installation instruction for R230 SL55/SL65/SL500 carbon interior trims
Since many members asked how to remove/install the wood centerconsole and door trims on R230 SL models, we decieded just make a thread post porviding the detail step-by-step installation instruction for R230 owners' reference.
If you still have any question about the installation, feel free to contact us
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First part, the door panels
If you still have any question about the installation, feel free to contact us
sales@dctms.com
First part, the door panels
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The center console
Part 2: center console
After remove the components (AC control/shifter frame/convertible op switch) from old panel, put them on new carbon console trim and put the console back!
Completed!
After remove the components (AC control/shifter frame/convertible op switch) from old panel, put them on new carbon console trim and put the console back!
Completed!
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shift knob removal
keyless go shifter removal is pretty much same as regular shifter
just make sure don't bend the connector pins
check this thread for more info!
Keyless go shifer
just make sure don't bend the connector pins
check this thread for more info!
Keyless go shifer
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Thanks for your response. I had read the keyless go shifter thread in the past and specifically wanted to avoid breaking/bending/ruining the pins.
In rereading the thread now, I think I'm still confused the best approach to prevent breakage.
Your instructions explain to be sure the pins are all the way into the holes before tightening, but don't cover how to safely remove the shifter/button without damaging the pins.
Could you (or anyone) clarify that part so I can save myself the soldering solution headache part
Thanks!
In rereading the thread now, I think I'm still confused the best approach to prevent breakage.
Your instructions explain to be sure the pins are all the way into the holes before tightening, but don't cover how to safely remove the shifter/button without damaging the pins.
Could you (or anyone) clarify that part so I can save myself the soldering solution headache part
Thanks!
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Is not that complicated!
1 pull up the boot
2 release the nut at the bottom (clockwise, as I remember)
3 pull the whole shifter knob straight up
DONE~
1 pull up the boot
2 release the nut at the bottom (clockwise, as I remember)
3 pull the whole shifter knob straight up
DONE~
Thanks for your response. I had read the keyless go shifter thread in the past and specifically wanted to avoid breaking/bending/ruining the pins.
In rereading the thread now, I think I'm still confused the best approach to prevent breakage.
Your instructions explain to be sure the pins are all the way into the holes before tightening, but don't cover how to safely remove the shifter/button without damaging the pins.
Could you (or anyone) clarify that part so I can save myself the soldering solution headache part
Thanks!
In rereading the thread now, I think I'm still confused the best approach to prevent breakage.
Your instructions explain to be sure the pins are all the way into the holes before tightening, but don't cover how to safely remove the shifter/button without damaging the pins.
Could you (or anyone) clarify that part so I can save myself the soldering solution headache part
Thanks!
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Excellent info thnx for sharing! Q: All that has to come off to replace/take off the (2) small wood door strips??
Lastly I want this Suede/Alacantara shifter boot cover (I have Keyless-Go 2005 if matters?) How much? Availability? Thank you!
Lastly I want this Suede/Alacantara shifter boot cover (I have Keyless-Go 2005 if matters?) How much? Availability? Thank you!
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I know it is huge effort to remove just those 2 wood trims, but if you don't do it and try to pull off the trims with force from outside, all these small rings will fall off and rattling within your door panel
Also, you can not put the new trims back without those rings
Also, you can not put the new trims back without those rings
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Hello, I have a couple of quick questions, this may be off the topic but I'm having problem with my shifter. Since you are the professional in this type of job. I am hoping you can help me. My shifter is stuck in "Park" how can I remove the panel on my center console? Is is possible to remove the panel w/o shifting the gear from park to neutral? Your reply is very much appreciated. Thank you and have a good day.
