Remove/install center console - AR68.20-P-2000CW

MODEL 204, 207

Shown on model 204.0 with code (523) MB Audio 20 radio and code (423) Automatic 5-speed transmission (NAG)

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Remove/Install Components

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Shown on model 204.0

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console, Cover, Ashtray, Nuts And Electrical Connectors For Mobile Phone

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Model 204.9

Fig 3: Identifying Cover And Upper Control Panel Control Unit

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Model 207.4

Fig 4: Identifying Center Console And Electrical Connector

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	Remove/install
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
1	Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key (A8/1) or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (S2/3) from electronic ignition lock control unit (N73)	KEYLESS-GO start/stop button only on vehicles with code (889) Keyless-Go.
2	Unclip boot (2) from cover (3).	Long wedge	Fig 5
3	Set selector lever in position "N" or gearshift lever to neutral position	Depending on vehicle equipment.
4	Open stowage box cover (4) and unclip cover (3) upward in front area and remove.	On vehicles with code (301) Ashtray package/smoker package, an ashtray is installed instead of the stowage box (4).
5	Remove stowage box (4) or ashtray.	Depending on vehicle equipment. Installation: Check mechanism for stowage box (4) and ashtray for proper function, if necessary loosen threaded connection from center console (1) and tighten center console (1) without tension.
6	Unclip cover (16) from upper control panel control unit (N72/1)	Model 204.9
7.1	Unclip panel (5)	On model 204.0/2 up to model year 2012 / YoM 11 Carefully detach the covering (5) at all four corners using the long wedge. Otherwise the covering (5) can bend or kink in the middle.
7.1	Unclip panel (5)	Long wedge	Fig 5
7.2	Remove control and operating unit	On model 204.0/2/3 as of model year 2012 / YoM 11	AR83.40-P-6350CW
7.2	Remove control and operating unit	Model 207	AR83.25-P-1124EC
8	Disconnect electrical connector (6)	Vehicles with code (523) MB Audio 20 radio or with code (510) Audio 20 with CD changer or or with code (525) MB Audio 50 APS radio or with code (511) Audio 50 APS incl. DVD changer or with code (527) COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS incl. DVD changer
9	Disconnect electrical connector (7)
10	Remove screws/bolts (8)	Installation: Ensure that center console (1) is installed without tension.
11	Unscrew nut (9)	Installation: Ensure that center console (1) is installed without tension.
12.1	Unclip covering (10) from center console (1).	Vehicles without code (301) Ashtray package/smoker package
12.2	Remove ashtray (11)	Vehicles with code (301) Ashtray package/smoker package	AR68.20-P-2230CW
13	Remove DVD player holder (A40/4)	For model 204.9 with code (864) Rear entertainment system	AR82.60-P-7506CY
14	Unscrew nuts (12)	Installation: Ensure that center console (1) is installed without tension.
15	Disconnect electrical connectors (X39/37)	Vehicles with code (386) Comfort telephony
16.1	Lift lug (14) and guide center console (1) toward rear out of instrument panel and remove.	Model 204, 207.3 Installation: Insert center console (1) into dashboard from top at an angle. Position floor covering (15) on left and right below center console (1) (arrows). Position electrical lines in center console (1) before tightening nuts (9, 12).
16.2	Lift lug (14) and move center console (1) toward rear	Model 207.4
17	Disconnect electrical connector (17)	Model 207.4
18	Guide out center console (1) and remove	Model 207.4 Installation: Insert center console (1) into dashboard from top at an angle. Position floor covering (15) on left and right below center console (1) (arrows). Position electrical lines in center console (1) before tightening nuts (9, 12).
19	Install in the reverse order

Fig 5: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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