Preparations, passenger compartment

Fig 1: Disconnect Battery Negative Lead

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Move the left front seat to its rearmost position
Turn the ignition key to position 0.
Disconnect the battery negative lead.

NOTE: Wait at least five minutes before disconnecting the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Fig 2: Removing Panel With Boot Using Weatherstrip Tool

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Detach the panel (1) with the gear selector lever boot using a weatherstrip tool.

Fig 3: Boot Panel And Screws

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Only for cars without pre-routed Melbus cable

Move the gear selector lever to its rearmost position.
Pull the panel (1) with boot rearward and turn as shown.
Remove the screws (2) from the dashboard environment panel.

Fig 4: Removing Dashboard Environment Panel

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Only for cars without pre-routed Melbus cable

Angle the dashboard environment panel outwards so that it is possible to insert a couple of fingers between the tunnel console and the reverse of the panel.
Detach the dashboard environment panel by pulling it downwards while maintaining the same angle. Some force is required because the panel is tightly installed.
Disconnect the connectors on the reverse of the dashboard environment panel. Place the dashboard environment panel to one side.

NOTE: If any of the outer hooks break off, these must be repaired. The method for this can be found in the Workshop Manual in the section about the dashboard.

Fig 5: Radio Bracket And Screws

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Only for cars without pre-routed Melbus cable

Remove the screws from the radio bracket.
Pull out the bracket with the radio. Pull the lower corner while pressing downwards.
Detach the connectors from the radio and from the keypad to the telephone if fitted. Place the console with the radio to one side.

Fig 6: Remove Side Panel And Sill Trim Panel

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Remove the side panel on both sides (1) of the tunnel console. First twist the clip at the rear edge of the panel a 1/4 turn. Pull the rear edge of the panel outwards and rearwards.
Only for cars without pre-routed Melbus cable: Remove the sill trim panel (2).

Fig 7: Opening Ashtray

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Open the ashtray completely and remove it.

Fig 8: Removing Ashtray Holder

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Remove the ashtray holder by pressing in the catches and pulling it out.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Connectors From Reverse Of Holder

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Disconnect the connectors from the reverse of the holder (ashtray, if applicable). Place to one side.

Fig 10: Unplugging Connectors Of 12 V Socket And Integrated Telephone

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Unplug the connector of the 12 V socket.
Unplug the connector of the integrated telephone (if installed).

Fig 11: Storage Compartment And Screws

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Remove the bottom of the storage compartment by prying it loose at the front edge and pulling up.
Remove the four screws holding the tunnel console in place.
Carefully lift the rear edge of the tunnel console so that the edge of the mat is accessible.
Support the rear edge of the tunnel console to facilitate routing of the iPod adapter cable and filing a recess in the edge.