Jimmy, now that we have our disassembly videos back again you can find the centre console here http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1328118-r129-disassembly-videos.html

 

Hope this helps

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Hi, my name is Ken.

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.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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

 

Okay. I was afraid it was something scary like that.

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

Worked just like advertised. Then I realized the top had to be out of the way to proceed any further. I guess I will get that hardtop hoist on order.

Thanks again.

 

Worked just like advertised. Then I realized the top had to be out of the way to proceed any further. I guess I will get that hardtop hoist on order.

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...)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/312...s/312286389146273/permalink/736835406691367/?sale_post_id=736835406691367&rt=11

 

This is a friggin find! Thank you.


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If you have a sample of the plastic color you need (plastic part fragment), NAPA will custom mix the matching paint and put it in a spray can.

 

The link does not work for me....another?

 

Do you have a Facebook account and login?
I posted all I have.

 

Where is it on their portal. Cannot find it there...

Mava don't do facebook. I had to borrow an account to get in...

Thanks,

Martin

 

Martin, it’s there. You have to actually join the group. Can’t just login to Facebook. Once you join and are approved, the link works just fine.

Search for “Michel Buron” in the group.


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Damn sorry I posted... didn’t mean to cause any aggravation.

 

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...

 

Looks like he made it to Ebay with the reproduction consoles...


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-R...on-plastic-dome-light-cover/183596923823?hash=item2abf3abbaf:g:wQwAAOSwtaBcHFek

 

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.