Hey all,
What is the best way to remove the center console to replace the stock shift to burl wood??

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you don't have to remove the whole console.

remove the ashtray and the 2 screws behind it and remove the bracket
lift the front of the wood up and slide it back
unplug the switches
pull the light out
remove the 3 10mm bolts
turnthe shifter gate out of the way and loosen the 15mm locknut on the shifter and unscrew the shifter

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

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1976 300D 195,300 miles
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sweet 79Mercy.....will try that tomorrow and...thanks!

Pull the ash tray, then remove the 2 screws that hold the metal frame.
lift it out then slide the wood back and lift up. the wires for the plugs
makes it a little stiff. should give a little room for a wrench.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

HEY GUYS!!!!!.THANKS........Just got in from changing out the stock knob! Intructions were DEAD ON....Only issue that I had was getting enough room to loosen the d*** locknut....VERY tight space, but, I did it and saved $35.00 AND it was pretty cool doing it! Even adjusted the angle a little bit to better fit my palm..
Thanks again......

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Looks good, should come from the factory like that.

79MERCY, I was in one of those DUH moments when I skimed over your
post this morning, said the same thing .
I just reread through the post again

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Pretty pathetic when something this elementary made me so happy! I NEVER would have figured this one out on my own, which shows how little I know about maintenance...Guess I took my first step and succeeded with this forums help...I guess we all start somewhere!!