KonradE63

Can anyone please give me some guidance as to how to remove the shifter console and ash tray lid from the W212 E63? It is the shinny metal portion of the included pic (both sides and the ashtray cover)

Why you ask??

I put a small scratch on the metal. I tried to "fix" it by lightly applying rubbing compound to it and made it worse.

Called the dealer for a replacement part and it is $600!! So my plan is to remove the piece and matching ashtray lid and have it painted black to match the car. I can take it to the shop and leave it there for a couple of days or I can remove the pieces and keep my car comfortably at home.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

KonradE63

So I figured out how to get the console removed (basically pull it up carefully) and I had the console and the plastic piece around the i-drive know painted black. I think it looks awesome!

E-Ridium 63

Agreed, I think it looks pretty slick. Nicely done!

E55_GT3wheels

Nicely done! What went from being an issue was made into an improvement.

gstatus929

how did you take the Idrive part off?

KonradE63

The iDrive is bolted down, and the bolts are hidden by a plastic cover that can be removed by propping it up after the rest of the front dash is removed.

Jon2007E63P30

Cool. I have a dis-assembly for the W211 on the PL. Trying to find out what LEDs were used.

gstatus929

so if i want to only remove the "idrive " part i must remove the rest

KonradE63

Yep!

park423

That's looks real nice

Racing Dad

that does look quite awesome!!

olszowa12

I did something similar to mine to cover the scratches but I used matte black vinyl. After looking at your pics I think I will paint them gloss black