[W126 Coupe] Centre Console removal

[Steve Nervig]

On Nov 3, 2011, at 2:23 AM, L&D gardner wrote:


> Hi Folks

> 

> Thanks for the advise regarding the console,the knobs are recessed so its virtually impossible to get any sort of lever under them,I have put so much force gripping them and trying to pull off that I can see them being destroyed in the process,I may try careful use a heat gun.(its like they are super glued on!)

> 

>                                                                                                                       Kind Regards Dan


Dan, the service manual definitely implies that you pull them off (Job 68-200). 

I would think that those knobs are still available, ie, if you do damage them. Big pliers or vise-grips with rubber-protected jaws? Maybe a slight tap axially with a rubber mallet to break the 'bond'? Your heat gun suggestion might be the ticket, too.

Good luck,
Steve