Re: [MBZ] w126 column stalk replacement

2006-05-17 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/16/06 3:22 PM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My son attempted to do a chin-up on ours, so I had to replace it. Not as awful as it might appear to be, though I can't remember if I had to remove a connector shell or not to get it threaded through the column. (At times I have had

Re: [MBZ] w126 column stalk replacement

2006-05-17 Thread Jim Cathey
It looks to me like the connector shell has to be removed. Sometimes, but not always. It's tight, taking the shell off really makes it easier, if you're positive you can get them all back right. If I am thinking correctly, you have to work from behind to undo the mounting screws, yes? (In

Re: [MBZ] w126 column stalk replacement

2006-05-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you have to remove the steering wheel. Steve MacSween wrote: The thread about 190 blinker issues reminds me that I have a similar problem on my 300sd, have a used switch sitting on my back seat, but I've been putting off trying to do it, having taken a look at what a *wonderful* job it

[MBZ] w126 column stalk replacement

2006-05-16 Thread Steve MacSween
The thread about 190 blinker issues reminds me that I have a similar problem on my 300sd, have a used switch sitting on my back seat, but I've been putting off trying to do it, having taken a look at what a *wonderful* job it promises to be. Any tips, apart from finding a trained octopus for the

Re: [MBZ] w126 column stalk replacement

2006-05-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Any tips, apart from finding a trained octopus for the job? My son attempted to do a chin-up on ours, so I had to replace it. Not as awful as it might appear to be, though I can't remember if I had to remove a connector shell or not to get it threaded through the column. (At times I have had