Mercedes W204 Gear Selector Cover Lever Surround Trim Automatic A2042673588

The Mercedes W204 Gear Shift Lever Housing is an original center console trim element designed for automatic transmission models. This factory-fitted gear selector frame trim allows you to restore a cohesive interior look, providing an aesthetic surround for the lever and ensuring its proper operation. By using parts from the trim, decorative strips, and decorations category, you maintain the original character of the cockpit.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-A2042673588
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2042673588
• Substitutable numbers: A2042673588, A 204 267 35 88
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Category: Trim

Intended Use and Function of the Element

The presented gear shift lever housing is specifically designed for the center console in the Mercedes C-Class W204 generation equipped with an automatic transmission. The element forms a frame around the selector, conceals the mechanism, guides the gaiter or lever panel, and stabilizes its position relative to the center console. This keeps the interior tidy and properly shields the gear shifting mechanism.

Construction and Interior Fit

The housing belongs to the trim, decorative strips, and decorations finishing group, so its shape and mounting method are precisely matched to the factory center console in the W204. The design ensures proper guidance of the automatic lever, maintains appropriate working clearances, and is compatible with other decorative console panels. Installation replaces the original element without requiring structural modifications.

Benefits of Using an Original Trim

Using the original selector housing in a Mercedes W204 allows you to:

• maintain a cohesive center console appearance consistent with the manufacturer's design,
• ensure proper operation of the automatic transmission lever,
• limit the ingress of dirt into the selector mechanism,
• maintain correct alignment with adjacent decorative panels.

For the user, this means a more organized workspace around the lever, and for the service center, it means easier installation and removal during maintenance work.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

The element is from the Mercedes parts line and is intended for reinstallation as a replacement for a damaged or worn selector frame. A used trim piece is suitable for both standard interior trim replacement and post-accident repairs where the center console needs to be rebuilt while maintaining factory geometry. This is a practical solution for workshops specializing in the brand and for users assembling cockpit elements themselves.

Related Trims and Technical Support

If you are looking for other Mercedes trims, decorative strips, and decorations for your car, check out our dedicated category: Mercedes trims, decorative strips, and decorations. There you will find a wide selection of finishing elements tailored to various models of this brand.

When planning interior repairs after a collision or a comprehensive center console rebuild, it is worth consulting the guide on our blog: Body and Chassis – Post-Accident Repairs Using Dismantled Parts. The article discusses the selection of used OEM parts, installation procedures, and practical examples of using dismantled parts in professional repairs.