Storage Boxes jammed

[spaceman_west]

Before I start removing the boxes I wanted to ask if anyone knows the usual culprit for these jams.
My covers only roll back this far...

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[J-Sauce]

The very back slats of wood take a lot of abuse. They have to make the curve around the track and fold back under the box most often. Many of the ones I've removed from junkyards have the last few slats falling off or missing, and I suspect that is what's jamming your box. You will have to remove it, which is simply a matter of removing the 2 forward screws in the front box, or single screw in the rear.

 

[spaceman_west]

where do you access the screws from? this will be my first DIY job on the car!

 

[J-Sauce]

The screws are towards the front of the box, near the wood, at a downward angle. They are small Phillips head screws. Once they are removed, you will likely still have some resistance due to years of sticky liquids spilling or dripping condensation. Don't worry though, just give it a firm tug and it should come free.

 

[gerryvz]

A little silicone lube sprayed in the back curved channels where the slats go is not a bad idea to assist a bit with movement...

 

[500AMM]

where do you access the screws from? this will be my first DIY job on the car!

Some pics FYI, taken from the enclosed eBay links.

Front mid console box;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-W1...Box-Beige-Storage-Box-300E-400E-/221651710416


Rear mid console box:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-La...rg=20140602152332&rk=3&rkt=10&sd=300853910135

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[J-Sauce]

Btw I've got a black rear box for sale if you can't get yours working again. Less than $695.00 too!

 

[spaceman_west]

Btw I've got a black rear box for sale if you can't get yours working again. Less than $695.00 too!

hahaa
out of town until the weekend. going to see what's going on with them then.
let you know.
thanks!

 

[spaceman_west]

Some pics FYI.

Front mid console box;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-W1...Box-Beige-Storage-Box-300E-400E-/221651710416

Rear mid console box:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-La...rg=20140602152332&rk=3&rkt=10&sd=300853910135

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thanks for the pics.
i can see where the front storage box 2 screws will be!

 

[spaceman_west]

you guys were right. here's what was going on inside...
what now?
do you re-glue to the "carpet" it's on?
thanks!

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[Rudy]

Hi,
mine is jammed, too.
What did you do?
Was is easy?
Will the "glue job" last for a couple of years?
Thanks,
Rudy

 

[nocfn]

I glued mine on the w126, along with a bit of gleitpaste on the curved part of the tracks. That was in 2012 and still in the heat of Texas they hold.

 

[Rudy]

wow, good to know.
thanks for the instant reply.

 

[luckymike]

Hi,
mine is jammed, too.
What did you do?
Was is easy?
Will the "glue job" last for a couple of years?
Thanks,
Rudy

I used a quality contact cement. Worked great.

 

[lowman]

Btw I've got a black rear box for sale if you can't get yours working again. Less than $695.00 too!

yeah that vintage mb place is ridicously expensive.they shure know how to price their parts! "Surprised"