Remove/Install Bluetooth Antenna - AR82.62-P-8980GQA

Model 166 

as of model year 2016 

with code 531 (COMAND APS) 

Model 292 

with code 531 (COMAND APS) 

Fig 1: Bluetooth Antenna Components Location - Model 166 As Of Model Year 2016 With Code 531

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Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove
1	Switch on ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m)
2	Remove left side air vent (5)		AR68.10-P-1100GQ
3	Remove cover (4)
4	Remove cover below dashboard on left (7)		AR68.10-P-1500GQ
5	Remove COMAND controller unit (1) until electrical connector (2) at back of the device is accessible		AR82.60-P-7502GQ
6	Disconnect electrical connection (2)
7	Cut through electrical line (3) of Bluetooth antenna (6) at both ends as close as possible to the instrument panel wiring harness	The factory installed electrical line (3) is firmly integrated in the instrument panel wiring harness. Therefore, the defective Bluetooth antenna (6) must be detached for replacement. The factory installed electrical line (3) remains in the vehicle.
8	Remove cut off section of the factory installed electrical line (3)
9	Unclip and remove Bluetooth antenna (6) from instrument panel crossmember
	Install
10	Clip in new Bluetooth antenna (6) at instrument panel crossmember
11	Route electrical line (3) of new Bluetooth antenna (7) along instrument panel wiring harness to device installation slot of COMAND controller unit (1) and fix in place with cable ties
12	Connect electrical connector (2) of electrical line (3) to bushing of COMAND controller unit (1)
13	Install COMAND controller unit (1)		AR82.60-P-7502GQ
14	Install cover below instrument panel (7) at left		AR68.10-P-1500GQ
15	Install cover (4)
16	Install left side air vent (5)		AR68.10-P-1100GQ