CL-Class (W215) 2000-2006: CL 500, CL 600

How to remove center console and Comand on CL55?

Old Nov 7, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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How to remove center console and Comand on CL55?

I am adding bluetooth, ipod, and back up camera to the factory COMAND unit.

Anyone know how to remove the center console to access the head unit? I understand it comes out as one unit and there are 6 screws.

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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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How to remove center console to access COMAND on w215

OK, after hours of fruitless searching and even paying for this information, I figured it out. If you have a w215 and need to gain access to the head unit, send me a message. Thanks.
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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what kind of unit are you adding?
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Was it hard to change out the Head Unit to add Ipod and backup camera support to the stock unit? How well does it work? I'd like to hear more about it.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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This info and other such data is available on the MB Star Manual Library for the CL (also includes the S model). If anyone is interested in a copy, email me.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
This info and other such data is available on the MB Star Manual Library for the CL (also includes the S model). If anyone is interested in a copy, email me.
I see, I'm just curious to if this can be added to the stock comand system.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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I see, I'm just curious to if this can be added to the stock comand system.
I doubt it. It's just a DVD.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
I doubt it. It's just a DVD.
So you cant add Ipod compatibility or Aux or rear camera to the stock Comand system?
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Dension makes an iPod adapter that will work with the stock COMAND unit. The model you need depends on the year. Check enfigcarstereo.com
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by saintz
Dension makes an iPod adapter that will work with the stock COMAND unit. The model you need depends on the year. Check enfigcarstereo.com
Alright, what do I search for on the website? I typed in a couple different keywords and no response.
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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I installed a back up camera, sat radio, and ipod (audio video) in my CL.

It was not difficult overall but it was tricky to remove the console to get access behind the command unit. But, once you've done it is pretty easy.

The back up camera and videos play on the head unit screen and the camera came mounted on a license plate frame.

The satellite radio is Sirius and works with SAT button on the command.

Let me know if you need more info- drop me an email or post.
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by wigging
I installed a back up camera, sat radio, and ipod (audio video) in my CL.

It was not difficult overall but it was tricky to remove the console to get access behind the command unit. But, once you've done it is pretty easy.

The back up camera and videos play on the head unit screen and the camera came mounted on a license plate frame.

The satellite radio is Sirius and works with SAT button on the command.

Let me know if you need more info- drop me an email or post.
Yes I'd like more information.

What version COMAND do you have?

What did you do or use to achieve this? How are you able to install backup camera and ipod connect at the same time?

Have you looked into the night vision mod?

More info on how you installed it or who installed it? Do you have videos or pictures of it in use or the install?
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Forgoten214
Alright, what do I search for on the website? I typed in a couple different keywords and no response.
Pull up the compatibility chart and find your model:
http://www.dension.com/index.php?pageID=280

Then search for the correct model number on Google or Enfig.
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Here's how you remove the COMAND:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWWj14ID3Lw
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
This info and other such data is available on the MB Star Manual Library for the CL (also includes the S model). If anyone is interested in a copy, email me.
I would be very thankful if u could send a copy to me?

Thanks
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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after putting everything back i have one loose wire for the ash tray lid
where does that goes to
i cant find a home for that wire
i think it light up the lid when it close
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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WIGGING I bought a 2 din radio with dvd/gps in one and I was wondering how did you connect the a/v connectors? my radio comes with the MB harness already like "plug and play but a little bit of moving the pins on the right positions, anyway I also have wires that has a/v rca connectors that I do not have any Idea on where to connect it to! any Idea? I would be truly in debted to you if you could give me your expertice on how you did yours.
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