[R129 SL] overhead map light assembly issues

[Cynthia Carr]

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Hey Guys I have the same problem!!!!! The paint, or outer layer of plastic is horrible!!  I also have what seems to be a short.  I guess I must replace the whole assembly.  I even thought of covering it with some factory matched burrolwood.  Any Ideas???  

Cliff Sadler <sadler@comcast.net> wrote:
The map lights work fine.

I have noticed that the paint, or outer layer of plastic is real soft, 
I thought that maybe this was due to someone trying to clean it
with a chemical that softened the paint. Others have said that
it is a reaction to exposure to the sun, or heat. Either way, it has to
come off, and get refinished, or replaced.

So, how do I remove this shell, so that I can do something with it?
I have found the 2 screws under the map lamp assemblies, but there
are more holding that unit under the windshield frame that I cannot find.
Do I have to remove the rear view mirror as well?

TIA.

91 500SL

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Cynthia A. Richardson-Carr

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<DIV>Hey Guys I have the same problem!!!!! The paint, or outer layer of plastic is horrible!!&nbsp; I also have what seems to be a short.&nbsp; I guess I must replace the whole assembly.&nbsp; I even thought of covering it with some factory matched burrolwood.&nbsp; Any Ideas???&nbsp; <BR><BR><B><I>Cliff Sadler &lt;sadler@comcast.net&gt;</I></B> wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"><BR>The map lights work fine.<BR><BR>I have noticed that the paint, or outer layer of plastic is real soft, <BR>I thought that maybe this was due to someone trying to clean it<BR>with a chemical that softened the paint. Others have said that<BR>it is a reaction to exposure to the sun, or heat. Either way, it has to<BR>come off, and get refinished, or replaced.<BR><BR>So, how do I remove this shell, so that I can do something with it?<BR>I have found the 2 screws under the map lamp assemblies, but there<BR>are more holding that unit under the windshield frame that I cannot find.<BR>Do I have to remove the rear view mirror as well?<BR><BR>TIA.<BR><BR>91 500SL<BR><BR>&gt; ATTACHMENT part 2 application/ms-tnef name=winmail.dat </BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><BR><BR>Cynthia A. Richardson-Carr<br><br>"Through God All Things are Possible"<p><hr SIZE=1>
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