Remove/Install Center Console - AR68.20-P-2000MFA

Model 118, 177, 243, 247 

Shown on model 177.0 with code PAC 

(Value Package) 

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Shown on model 177.0 with code PAC 

(Value Package) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 177.0 

	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).
2	Open rear stowage compartment (1).
3.1	Release catch hooks (10), swivel the rear stowage compartment (1) out, and release and disconnect electrical connectors.	Model 118, 177, 247 with code PAC (Value Package) Model 243 with code U80 (115 V socket) Do not crush or kink or subject electric lines to tension. This will otherwise result in damage to electric lines and can impair their function. The number of electrical connectors varies according to vehicle equipment.
		Long wedge	Fig 1
3.2	Release catch hooks (10) and swivel rear stowage compartment (1) out.	Model 118, 177, 247 except code PAC (Value Package) Model 243 except code U80 (115 V socket)
		Long wedge	Fig 1
4	Remove rear stowage compartment (1).
5	Unclip rear cover (2) in the direction of the arrow (A).
6	Remove nuts (3).
7	Remove cover (8) from center console.		AR68.20-P-2350MFA
8	Remove screws (4) and remove bracket (5).
9	Remove nut (6).
10	Remove screws (7).
11	Pull out center console (8) toward the rear and remove carefully.	Do not crush or kink or subject electric lines to tension. This will otherwise result in damage to electric lines and can impair their function.
		Protect adjacent component parts against damage with suitable means. The risk exists otherwise of damaging component parts. Guide guides (9) on left and right under floor covering.
	Check
12	Check catch hooks of the rear cover (2) for damage.	If catch hooks are damaged, ↓ replace rear cover (2).
13	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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