Need Steps to remove R Class factory Stereo
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Need Steps to remove R Class factory Stereo
Are there any picts posted or steps posted to pull the factory stereo/nav unit. I wasn't sure if you need remove the heater/air controls beneth the unit.
many thanks.
2008 R Class CDI
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Next project rear camera, any advice? My best regards, Mike.
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You start by removing the A/C panel. Now I don'tactually advise using a Swiss army knife, but it serves to show where you haveto go. Insert a slim blade (or even the correct tool!), feel for the clip,push, wiggle, and pry gently...
...and one side pops out. There's an identical clip on theother side, but I didn't have to work on it; just a gentle pull, twist, andwiggle on the A/C panel and the whole thing popped out.
Here's a couple of close-ups... above, the clip you're trying to release.Below...
...the molding it locks into.
With the A/C panel out of the way, you can see the two silver clips that securethe head unit. Loosen the Torx screws just enough to slide the clips gentlydown, and the head unit will just slide out.
Refitting is the reverse of removal, when refitting the A/C panel it's best toput the bottom in first, and get that aligned before you push the top in andlock the clips.
Hope this helps!
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Once the HVAC panel is out, you should see two metalbrackets below the COMAND. First remove the 2 screws that hold these bracketsin place. Then slide them down. They might be hard to slide down, but if youuse pliers to get a better grip, it should be fine. Once the brackets are down,the COMAND comes out easily.
...and one side pops out. There's an identical clip on theother side, but I didn't have to work on it; just a gentle pull, twist, andwiggle on the A/C panel and the whole thing popped out.
Here's a couple of close-ups... above, the clip you're trying to release.Below...
...the molding it locks into.
With the A/C panel out of the way, you can see the two silver clips that securethe head unit. Loosen the Torx screws just enough to slide the clips gentlydown, and the head unit will just slide out.
Refitting is the reverse of removal, when refitting the A/C panel it's best toput the bottom in first, and get that aligned before you push the top in andlock the clips.
Hope this helps!
And now some words for the search engines:
R350 R500 R-Class W251 radio head unit head-unit nav screen removal removingipod integration upgrade
Once the HVAC panel is out, you should see two metalbrackets below the COMAND. First remove the 2 screws that hold these bracketsin place. Then slide them down. They might be hard to slide down, but if youuse pliers to get a better grip, it should be fine. Once the brackets are down,the COMAND comes out easily.
