First thing I would like to than all of you for the help you have given me in the past. I’m really enjoying learning about all the systems on my 600 and how they work.
The problem I’m working on now is the overhead console. My courtesy lights don’t work and the mire is loose and wobbly. I think the previous owner try to fix it as I can see a screw missing and one of the lights is in the ashtray. The power mires don’t work either. Can you help me with the disassembly of the console and how everything works in the console? Thanks for the help in advance.
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I have a 1998, R129, Sport Model, Sl1 and Sl2 option packages.
I looked at and printed out the thumbnail of the overhead console. Removing the map lights and the two screws behind them was easy, but now I am stumped. I understand that in order to remove the console, you must then remove the mirror and the two screws securing it. I just don't know how to do that. There is a plastic cover that seems to be removable, but I am hesitant to try and force it. All of my plastic is in good shape, I just need to replace the dome light switch in the console.
Hi Ken.
Grab the mirror with both hands, take a deep breath and pull the mirror down with force.
Attention, not to far, there might be cables attached to it.
Cheers, Frank
I dont understand why you want to remove the top.
Three screws for the mirror bracket and one behind the each light insert.
Done.
Did you look to the drawing?
Cheers, Frank
The hardest part is replacing the mirror when putting it back together.
I used my hand and a knee to leverage it on without breaking the fragile case, only press the base part not the mirror.
The top doesn't have to be off for any of this.
Those consoles are like unobtanium so treat it with care.
Plastic reproductions on sale on Facebook for $160... look GOOD! Black only color available presently, with more coming. (unaffiliated so caveat emptor...)
Lol. Some of these replies. Thanks for posting, Ears, I think it's a great deal if it works out. I saw it in the group but I appreciate the reminder. Hopefully the seller can supply what I need...
I bit the bullet and bought one. Happy to report back once it’s delivered and installed. My overhead console is dirty and cracked so a new one is needed. Didn’t feel like trying to repair the old brittle plastic.
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