Remove/install Bluetooth antenna - AR82.62-P-8980EL

MODEL 218 as of model year 2015 

Fig 1: Identifying Bluetooth Antenna Remove/Install Components

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Shown with CODE 531 (COMAND APS) 

Fig 2: Identifying Bluetooth Antenna Remove/Install Components - Shown With Code 531

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	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove
1	Remove instrument cluster		AR54.30-P-6015EL
2	Unclip Bluetooth antenna (3) through side opening (arrow)	Clip remover	Fig 3
3	Cut off old electrical wiring harness (2.1) at Bluetooth antenna (3) and remove Bluetooth antenna (3)	New Bluetooth antenna (3) must be installed. The old electrical wiring harness (2.1) remains in the vehicle.
4	Remove COMAND controller unit (4) or radio and put down carefully onto center console (5) with lines attached		AR82.60-P-7502EW
5	Remove connector of old electrical wiring harness (2.1) from COMAND controller unit (4) or radio and cut off	Compare connector of old electrical wiring harness (2.1) with new part.
	Install
6	Clip new Bluetooth antenna (3) to crossmember (6)
7	Route new electrical wiring harness (2.2) as shown	Route new electrical wiring harness (2.2) behind reinforcement (7) of instrument panel (1).
8	Attach connector of new electrical wiring harness (2.2) to COMAND controller unit (4) or radio
9	Form loop of extended length of new electrical wiring harness (2.2) in vicinity of reinforcement (7) and fasten with cable ties	Fit so that chafing will not occur.
10	Install COMAND controller unit (4) or radio		AR82.60-P-7502EW
11	Install instrument cluster		AR54.30-P-6015EL

Fig 3: Identifying Clip Remover (000 589 90 63 00)

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