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DIY: Head Unit install / W203 ('05+) Center Console Removal Instructions
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DIY: Head Unit install / W203 ('05+) Center Console Removal Instructions
anyone with 05+ w203 here installed an aftermarket HU? please link or attach pics.
for 05+ w203, so far I found Metra from ebay and wiring harness from crutchfield. any other input wouuld be great . thx
for 05+ w203, so far I found Metra from ebay and wiring harness from crutchfield. any other input wouuld be great . thx
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D.I.Y. - 05+ w203 HU removal with pics
seems like more and more ppl are asking for this...so, here it is, I just did a quick DIY on 05+ w203 HU removal. please feel free to pm me if you find anything that's unclear to you and I will try my best to explain.
pics are from my 07 C230, enjoy...
Sanson
pics are from my 07 C230, enjoy...
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i was gonna install an aux cable but found out that Mercedes took out the middle piece that connects the aux cable to the HU.. so I opened it up to see if there's hidden cables behind the HU.
another reason of this DIY is to help anyone who wants to remove their HU on the faclifted model but unsure of where to begin.
thanks to this forum I was able to perform many things on my ride. I hope my DIY is just as helpful as the ones that have helped me.
another reason of this DIY is to help anyone who wants to remove their HU on the faclifted model but unsure of where to begin.
thanks to this forum I was able to perform many things on my ride. I hope my DIY is just as helpful as the ones that have helped me.
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i was gonna install an aux cable but found out that Mercedes took out the middle piece that connects the aux cable to the HU.. so I opened it up to see if there's hidden cables behind the HU.
another reason of this DIY is to help anyone who wants to remove their HU on the faclifted model but unsure of where to begin.
thanks to this forum I was able to perform many things on my ride. I hope my DIY is just as helpful as the ones that have helped me.
another reason of this DIY is to help anyone who wants to remove their HU on the faclifted model but unsure of where to begin.
thanks to this forum I was able to perform many things on my ride. I hope my DIY is just as helpful as the ones that have helped me.
nice writeup, sanf....
did you find what you're looking for?? i couldnt find the AUX cable on the loaner i had awhile back, either (07 as well)
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additonal info if you are interested on putting in an aftermarket HU
from thread AVIC-D3 installed on an 05+
also, Metra 99-8712 is the radio trim kit that will fit any 05+ w203, it comes as single din so you will have to mod out the pocket for a double din HU.
from thread AVIC-D3 installed on an 05+
Harness --> http://www.cardomain.com/item/SCOVW03B Euro FM adapter --> http://www.cardomain.com/item/SCOVWA4B Instructions on how to override the safety features that really works ---------> http://www.avic411.com/D3Bypass/album0.html ; thanks Necro!!!
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I have the harness, fm adapter and trim kit ready but I still don't know which aftermarket unit I want..haha
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Hello, new to this forum
I bought the aux audio cable today, without fully researching the installation.......... It's for a 2007 c230....
couuldn't find the white harness on the passenger side... did you have any further luck determining if it is possible to add in the missing wire??
I bought the aux audio cable today, without fully researching the installation.......... It's for a 2007 c230....
couuldn't find the white harness on the passenger side... did you have any further luck determining if it is possible to add in the missing wire??
