SCREW THIS!!!
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From: FLORIDA
2003 C240
SCREW THIS!!!
Hey Y'all,
Got a new HU installed. I think the installer pulled the air vent out without taking out the screws...It is loose and just pops out.Grrrrr!!
He mentioned that it took him a while to remove the vents & he didn't know that it just pops out. He also found 2 screws & asked me if someone was messing around around with it before.
I know it's a torx but can anyone tell the the size of the screw I need?
Also went to the post entitled"Audio 10 Install Pics / Instructions" but the pics would not come up. Is it just me??
Thanks guys.
Got a new HU installed. I think the installer pulled the air vent out without taking out the screws...It is loose and just pops out.Grrrrr!!
He mentioned that it took him a while to remove the vents & he didn't know that it just pops out. He also found 2 screws & asked me if someone was messing around around with it before.
I know it's a torx but can anyone tell the the size of the screw I need?
Also went to the post entitled"Audio 10 Install Pics / Instructions" but the pics would not come up. Is it just me??
Thanks guys.
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2005 C230K
That Sucks...I would go back and tell the installer to buy a new vent assembly (not cheap $$), he obviously had no idea what he was doing or this was his first benz. I purchased a 05 C230k and found that the previous owner tried a DIY HU and did the same to the vent, luckily I was able to work with the SA at the dealership and get a new one thru warranty. Good Luck...There is a great pic post of how to remove properly bring this with you when you talk to the audio shop.
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Go to the C320 AMG coupe ala mod thread for the 3 servers needed to be logged into to get all the pics to show up.
I have a hard copy with pics if it doesn't work. You can Paypal me a small amount to cover copies and postage.
It's T10 or T15 I forget.
I have a hard copy with pics if it doesn't work. You can Paypal me a small amount to cover copies and postage.
It's T10 or T15 I forget.
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2005 Obsidian Black C180 Kompressor - Elegance with Sports Pack
You need a Torx TX20 driver when removing the screws so it must be TX20 screws
http://www.mercupgrades.com/COMAND+A...rticle-39.html
http://www.mercupgrades.com/COMAND+A...rticle-39.html
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From: FLORIDA
2003 C240
That Sucks...I would go back and tell the installer to buy a new vent assembly (not cheap $$), he obviously had no idea what he was doing or this was his first benz. I purchased a 05 C230k and found that the previous owner tried a DIY HU and did the same to the vent, luckily I was able to work with the SA at the dealership and get a new one thru warranty. Good Luck...There is a great pic post of how to remove properly bring this with you when you talk to the audio shop.
Initially I was there for a cupkit install estimate; when I told him i'll do my HU install before the cupkit, he said he can do it for me for $80 HU + $80 Subs/Amp
After getting a $600 estimate from Circuit city I jumped to the chance.
He actually charged me $150 for HU only since he had a hard time taking the OEM HU out.
He did not even know where to tap for power. He had to call a friend of his.
Anyway it's done now & I'm not going back for my sub install.
A few instances when playing the HU I hear a "morse code-like" sound.
Any ideas what it is?
Installer said he tapped into one of the fuses under the hood.
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From: FLORIDA
2003 C240
You need a Torx TX20 driver when removing the screws so it must be TX20 screws
http://www.mercupgrades.com/COMAND+A...rticle-39.html
http://www.mercupgrades.com/COMAND+A...rticle-39.html
Hope no parts are broken. The right vent seems to be snug but the left one is very loose even the trim around the vent.
