How to Take Out a Mercedes-Benz 190E Fan Switch

The 190E is a sports sedan manufactured by Mercedes-Benz from 1984 to 1993. There is a fan switch on the central dashboard of the 190E to control the air conditioning of the vehicle. If the switch breaks, you can replace it fairly quickly using only a few tools. The fan switch is necessary for operating the air conditioning so it can be a nuisance driving around in extremely hot or cold weather with a broken fan switch.

Things You'll Need

• Pliers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Remove the vents from the central dash panel using a pair of pliers. This will reveal the screws securing the fan controls.

2. Remove the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

3. Remove the knob from the fan switch lever using a flat-head screwdriver. Pry off the wooden panel surrounding the fan switch.

4. Remove the securing clips from the fan switch with a flat-head screwdriver. Now you can pull the fan switch panel out of the 190E.

References

• "Mercedes-Benz 190 Repair Manual: 1984 thru 1988"; John H. Haynes; 1990