Backrest adjustment control wheel

[gnj588d]

Can someone tell me how to remove the above mentioned plastic wheel,my car is a 65 manufacture 230,I have removed the cover but cant see a nut or screw.Thanks Mike.

[Bernd]

the central plastic portion pops out. Then you will see the screw underneath.

[IXLR8]

My 230SL has a pin through the base of the knob and the shaft.  Careful that you don't scratch the chrome side panel when driving it out.

Joe

[gnj588d]

Thanks for the replies Joe is right as my car is quite an early one,I can see the pin clearly.Many thanks Mike.

[zoegrlh]

First of all I must ask why you need the knob off the backrest adjustment rod?  Is it because you are kaking the chrome facing off to replace, or are you wanting to just get another knob?  If you are wanting to take the chrome off, you don't need to remove the knob from the rod.  You just need to go to the back of your seat and remove the panel, then remove the clips that keep the rod in place, then slip out the rod with knob intacted, then just remove the chrome facing.
Bob

[gnj588d]

Bob.I was thinking of changing it for a new one which I saw on ebay,Cheers .Mike.