Retrofit COMAND with APS navigation system - AN82.85-P-0003TD

MODEL 211.206/216/220/222/223/226/242/254/256/261/265/270/280/282/283/284/287/289/292 1# up to 31.5.06 except CODE (596) Heat-insulating glass except CODE (494) USA version except CODE (498) Japan version 

Vehicles as of model year 2003 (code 803) with Audio 20 CD radio 

Fig 1: Identifying COMAND Operating, Display And Controller Unit And Navigation Processor

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

The fiber optic cable connector (MOST) (X39/50) is located in the rear cable duct, left of to the rear bench seat.

To perform step 22, check whether the fiber optic cable connector (MOST) (X39/50) is installed.

Fig 2: Locating Fiber Optic Cable Connector (MOST) (X39/50)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

	Check
1	Check control unit versions of MOST components	Make sure that an up-to-date replacement is available for the MOST components to be replaced in order to be able to operate the COMAND.	AN82.85-P-0003-01T
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
	Removal
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
2.1	Remove all CDs from the CD changer	Vehicles with code 819 CD changer.
3	Remove CD from Audio 20 CD radio
	Risk of explosion  caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns  caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury  caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
4	Disconnect battery ground line
			AR54.10-P-0003TA
	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A
	Notes on AGM battery		AH54.10-P-0002-01A
5	Removing inside trim panel on side of cargo area	Left. For vehicles without  one of the codes listed below: 220, 404, 405, 433, 434, 475, 550 or 889 the trim is no longer required and must be replaced by a new one.
			AR68.30-P-1180T
6	Remove covering under the left load compartment side inner paneling	For vehicles without  one of the codes listed below: 220, 404, 405, 433, 434, 475, 550 or 889 the trim is no longer required and must be replaced by a new one.
7	Remove hazard warning triangle
8	Remove SAM control unit with fuse and relay box in luggage compartment	Do not disconnect electrical connectors.
			AR54.21-P-1258TA
9	Remove rear passenger compartment side trim panel	Left.
			AR68.30-P-4780T
10.1	Remove hands-free system control unit	Only remove the hands-free system control unit if it has an MB number, stated in the table of the document listed in step 1.
		Vehicles with code 380 Preinstallation for MB telephone "Cell phone", complete or with code 382 MB telephone "Cell phone" in armrest.	AR82.70-P-8970TA
11.1	Remove car interface (portable CTEL)	Only remove the vehicle interface (portable CTEL) if it has an MB number, stated in the table of the document listed in step 1.
		Vehicles with code 380, preinstallation for MB telephone "Cell phone", complete or with code 382 MB telephone "Cell phone" in armrest.	AR82.70-P-8920TA
12.1	Remove CD changer	Only remove the CD changer if it has an MB number, stated in the table of the document listed in step 1.
		Vehicles with code 819 CD changer.	AR82.64-P-7508T
13	Remove radio	The Audio 20 CD radio is no longer required.
			AR82.60-P-7502T
14	Remove instrument cluster
			AR54.30-P-6015T
15	Remove front floor covering (left)
			AR68.20-P-2050T
16	Remove trim on left B-pillar	Undo in lower area far enough until the cable duct is accessible.
			AR68.30-P-4700T
17	Open left wiring ducts
	Install
18	Retrofit antenna for global positioning system (GPS)	Vehicles without  code 596 heat-insulating glass.	AN82.61-P-7474-04TTS
19	Install in the reverse sequence	Operation steps 11.1 and 10.1.
20	Retrofit audio gateway control unit	Use new audio gateway control unit for COMAND APS (with navigation) (Code 527).	AN82.61-P-0001-07TA
21	Retrofit wiring harness.	Wiring harness for COMAND.	AN82.61-P-0001-01TGG
22	Retrofit MOST fiber optic cable wiring harness	MOST fiber optic cable wiring harness for COMAND. Risk of breakage!  Do not kink fiber optic cable and do not route over sharp edges or bend in radii smaller than 25 mm. Tensile forces on inserts must not exceed 65 N. Do not squeeze fiber optic cable and do not compress with clamps or cable ties.
		Vehicles without  fiber optic cable connector (MOST) (X39/50) (see picture).	AN82.61-P-0001-06TAD
		Vehicles with  fiber optic cable connector (MOST) (X39/50) (see picture).	AN82.61-P-0001-06TAE
23	Retrofit MOST fiber optic cable wiring harness	MOST fiber optic cable wiring harness for CD changer. Vehicles with  code 819 CD changer. Risk of breakage!  Do not kink fiber optic cable and do not route over sharp edges or bend in radii smaller than 25 mm. Tensile forces on inserts must not exceed 65 N. Do not squeeze fiber optic cable and do not compress with clamps or cable ties.	AN82.61-P-0001-06TAF
24	Extend fiber optic cable ring for components to be retrofitted	MOST fiber optic cable for navigation processor. Risk of breakage!  Do not kink fiber optic cable and do not route over sharp edges or bend in radii smaller than 25 mm. Tensile forces on inserts must not exceed 65 N. Do not squeeze fiber optic cable and do not compress with clamps or cable ties.	AN82.64-P-0001-05T
25	Retrofit wiring harness.	Wiring harness for navigation processor.	AN82.61-P-0001-01TCC
26	Retrofit antenna line	AM/FM antenna line.	AN82.62-P-0001-04TC
27	Install SAM control unit with fuse and relay box into luggage compartment
			AR54.21-P-1258TA
28	Retrofitting navigation processor in trunk	Vehicles with  one of the following codes: 220, 475 or 889.	AN82.85-P-0001-01TA
		Vehicles without  one of the following codes: 220, 475 or 889.	AN82.85-P-0001-01TTB
29	Install side paneling in rear passenger compartment	Left.
			AR68.30-P-4780T
30	Cut out side paneling in trunk		AN68.30-P-0002-02TB
31	Install inner paneling on side of load compartment	Left.
			AR68.30-P-1180T
32	Install hazard warning triangle
33	Install in the reverse order	Steps 17 up to 14.
34	Install COMAND operating, display and controller unit	Wrap felt tape around vehicle on-board AM/FM antenna line and on-board fiber optic cable for Audio 20 CD and strap down in center console (no longer required).
			AR82.85-P-1000T
35.1	Install CD changer	Vehicles with CD changer (code 819). Only install the CD changer if it was removed in step 12.1. Use new retrofitted fiber optic cable.
			AR82.64-P-7508T
36	Connect ground cable to battery
			AR54.10-P-0003TA
37	Perform basic programming
			AR00.19-P-0200T
38.1	Flash MOST components	Flash those MOST components that do not have the latest software release.
	Programming of control units		AR54.21-P-0014Y
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
39	Perform retrofit variant coding	After completing the variant coding, perform a quick test and delete the fault memory.	AN82.61-P-0001-05TB
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
40	Perform function check of COMAND
41	Add special equipment to the vehicle data card and to the online vehicle data card	Enter code 527 COMAND APS (with navigation) and delete code 523 MB Audio 20 radio CD. Delete old radio identification number and enter new one.