How do I access the Cigarette Lighter to replace defective unit?

[dpg1962]

Can anyone advise how I access/remove/replace the entire cigarette lighter unit on a W210 Mercedes E Class Estate? I have purchased a replacement unit and just want to fit it.

Any guidance would be most appreciated :)

[guydewdney]

looked on the epc...
looks like you remove the actual ash bit - as in when emptying - then underneath is one phillips screw...

[dpg1962]

looked on the epc...
looks like you remove the actual ash bit - as in when emptying - then underneath is one phillips screw...


I took a look after removing the "ash bit" but aalas I could find no screw....could you tell me where this should be..... :confused:

[guydewdney]

http://www.dewdney.co.uk/guy/210ashtray.jpg

maybe under part 600?

edit - ah - screw 630 - two off. so i presume they are at the back of the unit, so you have to remove 650 / 655 first..

[dpg1962]

Sorry Guy, but what is part 600?

[dpg1962]

Sorry I can see your image now...I could'nt to begin with....damn comouters...I don't think they'll catch on!!! :)

[guydewdney]

my bad - i put too many w's in the [img ] thingy...

[dpg1962]

Now all I have to do is work out how to remove 650 / 655....without causing damage :crazy:

[Shude]

Now all I have to do is work out how to remove 650 / 655....without causing damage :crazy:
If it's anything like the w202, you have to remove the armrest first! :)

[dpg1962]

If it's anything like the w202, you have to remove the armrest first! :)


Thanks Shude but I suspect it is nothing like the w202 as it is nowhere near the armrest look at the pic posted by Guy and you can see clearly..... :rolleyes:

[Shude]

Thanks Shude but I suspect it is nothing like the w202 as it is nowhere near the armrest look at the pic posted by Guy and you can see clearly..... :rolleyes:
The w202 ashtray isn't anywhere near the armrest either, but it shares a pair of screws with it!

[dpg1962]

The w202 ashtray isn't anywhere near the armrest either, but it shares a pair of screws with it!


OK thanks for the input...

[Shude]

OK thanks for the input...
this is what I mean:
http://www.poundhost.com/mbclub-file/shude/w202comand06.jpg