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One of the things I disliked most about the infotainment navigation controls is the touch pad used for finger operation and handwriting recognition. It is clunky and slow, and I found that I operated it more unintentionally than on purpose by accidentally swiping across it.
I was happy to find that the touch pad could be disabled in the system settings, but then I discovered that, starting in 2017, M-B made a version of the control assembly that does away with the whole touch pad "diving board" piece all together.
M-B part number A2059006115. I got lucky and found a NOS one in the box on eBay for $50.
So here is the before:
And here is the after:
Last edited by diamondsilver16; Apr 9, 2020 at 12:43 AM.
Nice find. I keep my work bag on passenger seat. I’m always worried about the bag strap catching the mouse thingy. One of these days I’m gonna rip the center console off by accident.
1. Follow any number of guides on the internet on how to remove the center console. This involves popping off the silver console storage release button assembly and removing two T20 (Torx) screws. Here is a random youtube video
2. Once the center console is detached and flipped around for access to the back side, disconnect the four connectors to the knob assembly and the switch packs on either side of it. I also found it easier to work by also unplugging the connector to the ashtray/cupholder.
3. There are six more T20 screws to remove, in this order:
- Two screws closest to the edge where the touch pad connector is located
- Two screws holding the cupholder/ashtray compartment in place
- Two more screws holding the opposite end of the knob assembly
4. Once all of the screws are out, the knob assembly pulls out from the back.
5. Reinstall following these steps in reverse (always wanted to say that!)
Mine did not come with new left/right switch packs so I transferred my old ones over to the new part. The tabs that hold the switch packs in are VERY thin, so be extremely careful not to snap them off when releasing. If they get damaged then your buttons will be loose!
Last edited by diamondsilver16; Apr 10, 2020 at 06:17 PM.
I also inadvertently activate the touch function on the "diving board" (lol) and dont find it useful other than a place to rest my palm when operating the control dial.
Do you know if the controller can be released from that frame? My C180 is manual, and it is a little bit different. It doesn't have the side buttons. Although I'd love to swap it in mine. Thanks,
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