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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: changing out the trim on a sl55.

Old Sep 2, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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changing out the trim on a sl55.

has anyone changed the trim out on a sl55, if so any problems?
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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Hello JB71

What do you understand in detail, in changing the "trim parts" ???

Would be nice to know

kind regards from France

Walter
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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walter,

i was wanting to change to walnut trim on the doors and consoul to the darker black ash, i was wondering if it might be a problem doing that?
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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has anyone changed the trim out on a sl55, if so any problems?
There is a clip on the rear parcel shelf that the belts clip into when not used. That clip always breaks when the panel is removed.

The clips in the bottom storage tubs are also latching into that backing. Be sure to unclip otherwise those clips will break.
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 01:32 AM
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Trim parts changing...

Hello JB

THank you, for explenation ! I never work on my car myself ( means I am not able to do some mechanical work / or do not dare to ) - would maybe, end up in a disaster.

Do you already order this trim parts in dark wood? Here in Europe this parts are really expensive if you want to change them to a special kind of wood of carbon. (and on the top of it, you have to wait for a couple of weeks, when ordering them at AMG manufaktur),

Compared to the costs of the parts, the labour / installation is not that expensive, and I would not risk to damage the new ones, in trying to install them myself.

kind regards from France

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