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nokia8860
09-15-2003, 08:31 AM
The only thing that is stopping me from removing the rear shelf is the rear headrest.

I've been using this thread (http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=677&highlight=headrest) for pointers

But one problem. My rear deck doesnt look like this...

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0PwCqArcSYE*UlnODFGP0k0f!NTcEZfbj3LP*90301fWNWeK9I K0phLUAAZwHBT7UQCiih7EAmiPYDh27KwtztUfH1E1YibsW/clip2.jpg?dc=4675366707275566986

It looks like this

http://www.club202.com/features/sunshade/headrest.jpg

Both headrest clips are not visable :(

Any advise on how to take these phuckers off?

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 09:28 AM
Searching the board i find this

http://www.scotty-c.com/philsinstall/reardeck.jpg

But how do you get the rear deck out? Cuz I want to get to this stage.

http://gilbreth.ecn.purdue.edu/~nkumala/pnsji/dls/a4.jpg

Scotty-C190E
09-15-2003, 09:37 AM
On Phils car we just turn those black clips in between the 1st and 2nd position and then wiggle the headrest out. I'm not much help on helping you find the black clips, as they should be right there when you rotate the headrest up from it's down position. We did have to hit the button up front to lower the headrest before we started to rotate them up by hand.

Susanto will probably be much more help when he gets to this thread...
See, on W201 my rear headrests simply pull out of the brackets...but you 202 guys just haaaaave to have the rear headrests retract. :rolleyes: ;) :D

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 09:42 AM
scott,

yeah im able to move one of the black clips to the second position but the one thats hidden is the one im having trouble with :(

pnsji
09-15-2003, 09:43 AM
Joey,

The reason why yours is not the same is becaue you have the folding seat. On the folding seat, the access to the clip is very limited.

You have to use a long and small screw driver and a flash light and use one of the hole, peek through it, and then move the clip slowly with the screw driver. make sure you do this for both sides (of 1 head rest). And then you just wiggle it and it should come right off. If you need help, let me know. I can probably drive down there to get it out for you.

Scotty-C190E
09-15-2003, 09:46 AM
Well, the hidden one on the drivers side headrest there should be enough room to insert a utensil of some kind through a factory hole.

pnsji
09-15-2003, 09:46 AM
Also, it is not at position two to get it out. It is in between of position 1 and 2.

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 09:48 AM
Originally posted by pnsji
Joey,

The reason why yours is not the same is becaue you have the folding seat. On the folding seat, the access to the clip is very limited.

You have to use a long and small screw driver and a flash light and use one of the hole, peek through it, and then move the clip slowly with the screw driver. make sure you do this for both sides (of 1 head rest). And then you just wiggle it and it should come right off. If you need help, let me know. I can probably drive down there to get it out for you.

I was afraid you were gonna say that I would have to do something like that :(

If you want to drive down then sure thing. Im not gonna stop you :p If you do come down bring a flashlight and long small screwdriver :p

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 09:49 AM
Originally posted by pnsji
Also, it is not at position two to get it out. It is in between of position 1 and 2.

Ok between the 1 and 2. Now I gotta figure out the creative part.

pnsji
09-15-2003, 09:49 AM
This is the position of the clip to open the head rest.
http://gilbreth.ecn.purdue.edu/~nkumala/pnsji/dls/headrestclip.jpg

What is it that you are trying to do?

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 09:51 AM
Ok so it is between the down position and the first click position.

Trying to do? See a few threads down. I got the power sun shade I want to bolt up today as I think this is my last day for any type of car mods. :(

Scotty-C190E
09-15-2003, 09:59 AM
...nevermind =)

pnsji
09-15-2003, 10:01 AM
Yes, It is between the down position and the first click position.

Power sun shade? I recommend you to matt the rear deck because it is rattling like crazy to begin with :rolleyes:

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 10:05 AM
Originally posted by pnsji
Yes, It is between the down position and the first click position.

Power sun shade? I recommend you to matt the rear deck because it is rattling like crazy to begin with :rolleyes:

thats music to my ears man!!! it makes me feel like i have 30 18" back there and its vibrating my car!!! :p

pnsji
09-15-2003, 10:07 AM
Hahahhaa
best of luck in doing the conversion.
Give me a call or email me if you stuck somewhere. Also you can ask Scott because he knows how to do it too :D

Scotty-C190E
09-15-2003, 10:20 AM
I've got class today so I can't come to yo place, but give me a call if you can't get Susanto on the phone.

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 10:31 AM
rear driver side is removed.

now that pesky passenger side i will have to think about.

pnsji
09-15-2003, 10:40 AM
good!!!! Keep us posted.

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 10:48 AM
Originally posted by pnsji
good!!!! Keep us posted.

ok update.

that passenger side is phreaking me off!!!

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 11:11 AM
after being creative its out. but guess what my sunshade came broken :( BIATCH

pnsji
09-15-2003, 11:45 AM
What happend to the sunshade??????

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 12:03 PM
Originally posted by pnsji
What happend to the sunshade??????

I took some pics. I have called Mb as well as fedex already. Hopefully one of them will step up and take ownership of this and replace it.

I will post pics in a few minutes.

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 12:17 PM
Box

http://www.club202.com/features/sunshade/box.jpg

Inside the box

http://www.club202.com/features/sunshade/inside.jpg

One of the broken arms

http://www.club202.com/features/sunshade/pivot001.jpg

The other one

http://www.club202.com/features/sunshade/pivot002.jpg

With both of these broken it has rendered the sunshade DOA.

Now its a waiting game between the seller and the shipper as to who will give me another sunshade. All I can do now is just prewire the darn thing in the car.

Sorta blows though. As most of you know I have a time limit on my car moding time. And this was my last day to do anything with cars. Cruse you mr murphy curse you to heck!

714guy
09-15-2003, 01:55 PM
yep those head rests are a bitch to remove

Scotty-C190E
09-15-2003, 03:13 PM
You will still be able to install the new sunshade right? If not Susanto and I can come over and do it for you...so it's not YOU who is modding. ;)

nokia8860
09-15-2003, 03:19 PM
no more for today. the sunshade is back in its box and fedex will pick it up tomorrow.

its between the dealership and fedex at this point as to who damaged the part and will give me another.

it could be a few weeks. :(

5.52
09-16-2003, 06:36 AM
I feel for you...same happened to me

2 mos ago I rec'd a complete new rear window sunshade/ motor/ etc. from MB Germany= re'cd damaged too! There were none in the USA stock....took 3 weeks to get another one from Germany

Good luck
5.52

nokia8860
09-16-2003, 08:22 AM
The shade is in its box, by my foot at work now. FedEx is to pick it up today to figure out if Mb shipped it broken or if the shipper broke it.

I have no clue how long it will be.

nokia8860
09-25-2003, 07:42 AM
Called around and still no update on my sunshade. Crappy. Maybe I'll call amex and dispute the charge.

nokia8860
10-04-2003, 09:27 AM
fedex said sorry we didnt break it. called up the dealer they said we will have to review this.

meanwhile im out my money and no sunshade. still never understood why mb just didnt replace it in the first place and deal with this without holding me up.

unless mb is strap'd for cash and thats why they just cant front me the sunshade i paid for.

grrr.

nokia8860
10-28-2003, 12:26 PM
Hey joey ever get that sunshade.

Nope.

Did you call calliber motors.

Yep

What they say.

Sent it last week.

Ever get it.

Nope.

Did you call them again.

Yep.

What they say.

They will call me back cuz they are busy.

So what now.

I called fedex.

What they say.

They have no record of anything being ship out last week to me.

Wow thats pretty fucked up.

Yes it is. Not only does mercedes shut down my site called benzsport they felt the need to shaft me for a part I paid for.

What about our hook up tom at caliber isnt he helping.

Oh fuck no. He just spouts out random shit of im working on it.

Ima call AMEX and dispute the charge.

nokia8860
10-28-2003, 12:40 PM
Ring Ring...

Hello this is Joey.

Yes about that part.

Why yes? (me not saying that fedex said no one ship shit)

We are packing your part as we speak.

Oh really, How nice of you.

And you will receive it tomorrow.

Ok and thanks.


Here is my take.

I PAID IN FULL FOR THIS PLUS EVERYTHING ELSE SO PHREAKING LONG AGO. HELLO WHAT KIND OF FUCKED OF CUSTOMER SERVICE SHIT IS THIS

pnsji
10-28-2003, 02:36 PM
mannnn
use my connection in Indiana mang.....