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Old Mar 30, 2025 | 07:21 AM
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How to install Augmented Reality Camera in GLE V167 and GLS X167 U19 21U

How to install Augmented Reality Camera in PreFL GLE and GLS:

If your windscreen looks like this:



Congratulations! This AR Camera is for you!

Next checking: your MBUX is Mid or High.

If High, just buy camera and cable
If Mid, buy head unit High and camera and cable

Wiring Diagram:


Remove 1, by prying open at A, and Remove 2 by pushing / pulling in the direction a.

Fuse Box at Front Right Side footwell (Same for LHD and RHD)


Open Fuse Box and turn back side, locate MF2, plug in at First one(or any one in MF2 will work)


plug in CAN bus connector to the HMI CAN Box (Purple CAN) with purple/white and Purple CAN wires.

Connect Video cable from HU/AR connector to AR Camera.





AR Camera Retrofit kit
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Cable alone
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all available

https://wa.me/6597335000

cheers!

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Old Mar 30, 2025 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by EleBest
How to install Augmented Reality Camera in PreFL GLE and GLS:

If your windscreen looks like this:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...68605aa62.jpeg

Congratulations! This AR Camera is for you!

Next checking: your MBUX is Mid or High.

If High, just buy camera and cable
If Mid, buy head unit High and camera and cable

Wiring Diagram:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...cf3e3c070c.png
Remove 1, by prying open at A, and Remove 2 by pushing / pulling in the direction a.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...76613e8fd0.png
Fuse Box at Front Right Side footwell (Same for LHD and RHD)

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...af015cd9c2.png
Open Fuse Box and turn back side, locate MF2, plug in at First one(or any one in MF2 will work)

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...676c7668f0.png
plug in CAN bus connector to the HMI CAN Box (Purple CAN) with purple/white and Purple CAN wires.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...5bba15f604.png
Connect Video cable from HU/AR connector to AR Camera.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e8cde4732f.png


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...341d2eb9be.png

AR Camera Retrofit kit
or
Cable alone
or
Remote coding service
all available

https://wa.me/6597335000

cheers!
Great tutorial!
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Old Mar 30, 2025 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Great tutorial!
Yes it is.
Although I have AR installed, I prefer the standard version because, for me, the AR takes my eyes off the road too long.
Passengers love it, though.
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Old Mar 30, 2025 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mikapen
Yes it is.
Although I have AR installed, I prefer the standard version because, for me, the AR takes my eyes off the road too long.
Passengers love it, though.
Wish we can retrofit the S-Class head up display in so we can have the AR in front of us instead.
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Old Mar 31, 2025 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Wish we can retrofit the S-Class head up display in so we can have the AR in front of us instead.
Yes! After seeing the HUD in the S class I feel like the GLE HUD is soo basic sigh
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Old Mar 31, 2025 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryanville
Yes! After seeing the HUD in the S class I feel like the GLE HUD is soo basic sigh
For sure I am spoiled.
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Old Apr 1, 2025 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Wish we can retrofit the S-Class head up display in so we can have the AR in front of us instead.
Does it show an actual video on the windscreen?
Or just the diagram?
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Old Apr 1, 2025 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mikapen
Does it show an actual video on the windscreen?
Or just the diagram?
Something like this:
https://images.thewest.com.au/public...2R0J9H.2-2.jpg
https://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/ima...e-146657_1.jpg
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Originally Posted by mikapen
Does it show an actual video on the windscreen?
Or just the diagram?
for your info:

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Good video
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