Remove/Install Upper Part Of Instrument Panel - AR68.10-P-1020GQ

Model 166, 292 

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Shown on model 166 

Shown on model 166 

Fig 1: Upper Part Of Instrument Panel/Dashboard Components Location - Model 166

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 166 with CODE 494 (USA version) 

	Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components	Do not expose pyrotechnical component parts to temperatures above 100 °C or 212 °F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
Notice	Notes on avoiding damage to optical fibers during repair work		AH82.60-P-0001-05AK
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
	Remove/install
1	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m)
2	Disconnect battery ground line		AR54.10-P-0003GZ
3	Remove left instrument panel bottom section		AR68.10-P-1505GQ
4	Remove trim from left and right A-pillar	Model 166	AR68.30-P-4050WX
		Model 292	AR68.30-P-4050GQC
5	Remove radio display	Model 166 as of model year 2016 Model 292	AR82.60-P-7722GQC
		Model 166 up to model year 2016 Correctly route antenna line between radio or COMAND control unit and radio display. Otherwise the antenna line will be damaged.	AR82.60-P-7722GQ
6	Remove side cover (2)
7	Remove instrument cluster		AR54.30-P-6015GQ
8	Remove speaker in instrument panel		AR82.62-P-7833GQ
9	Unscrew screw (3) of instrument panel upper section (1) from instrument panel support
10	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (5) from temperature sensors of side air vents
11	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (6) from front passenger airbag
12	Unscrew screw and remove bracket (10)	Model 166 with code 460 (Canada version) Model 166 with code 494 (US version) Model 166 with code 496 (Mexico version) Model 166 with code 835 (South Korea version)
13	Unscrew screw (9) of fuse box from instrument panel upper section (1)
14	Unscrew screws (4) of front passenger airbag bracket from instrument panel support	Bolt/nut, front passenger airbag to instrument panel crossmember	*BA91.60-P-1010-01H
15	Remove additional fan (8)	Model 166, 292 with code 531 (COMAND APS)	AR82.85-P-0005GQ
16	Unscrew screws (7) from instrument panel upper section (1)
17	Remove instrument panel upper section (1) with aid of helper
18	Install in the reverse order