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How to disassemble the tunnel and central console of the Mercedes SLK

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 2, R171 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Center console tunnel

The following steps will show us how to disassemble the tunnel and central console of the Mercedes SLK. First, we get into the car and start by removing the plastic cover of the gear shift lever, then removing the knob; we then remove the climate control and radio controls, unscrewing the fixing screws and disconnecting the various electrical connections on the back, as shown in the video. At this point, we remove the armrest and the handbrake lever cover, then disassemble the entire central tunnel; we make any necessary repairs and reassemble everything.

Posted on 4 February 2025 by ScegliAuto

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