Radio/Navigation Systems

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal Wedge 3409

NOTE:

Note the article for the individual unit when removing and installing.

Removing

Perform the following steps before starting:

-- Remove any CD's that may still be in the unit. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the key.

Perform the following:

-- Remove the center console cover -arrows- using the 3409.

-- Remove the cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Cover -Arrows- Using 3409, Removal

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-- Disconnect the connector from the center console cover -arrows- and remove it.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector From Center Console Cover -Arrows-

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the radio/radio-navigation system.

Fig 3: Identifying Radio/Radio-Navigation System Bolts

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-- Pull the radio/radio-navigation system out of the installation slot just far enough so that the connectors on the back are accessible.

-- Press the connector lock -arrows- together in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connection Lock

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-- Move the locking bracket in the direction of -arrow- up and disconnect the connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Mounting Bracket Rotated Up And Disconnected Electrical Connection

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-- Disconnect the connectors -arrows- from the antenna connections.

Fig 6: Disengaging Antenna Cable Electrical Connection Lock

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Installing

-- Plug in the connectors to the radio/radio-navigation system and lock them in.

-- Slide the radio/radio-navigation system straight into the instrument panel.

NOTE:

While sliding in the radio/radio navigation system into the instrument panel, never push on the display or on the control buttons because this can damage the unit.

-- Tighten the 4 screws -arrows- on the radio/radio-navigation system.

Fig 7: Identifying Radio/Radio-Navigation System Bolts

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-- Reinstall the center console cover.

-- If necessary, deactivate the anti-theft protection:

Radio system RCD 510, refer to RCD 510 (PREMIUM 8) RADIO .
Radio Navigation System RNS 315, refer to RNS 315 RADIO NAVIGATION SYSTEM .
Radio Navigation System RNS 510, refer to RNS 510 RADIO NAVIGATION SYSTEM .
Premium Sound System Radio, refer to PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM (PREMIUM 7) .

-- Check the coding for the radio/radio-navigation systems and code them anew if necessary.

Coding for the radio systems, refer to RADIO COMPONENTS, ADAPTING .

Coding for the radio/radio-navigation systems, refer to RADIO NAVIGATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS, ADAPTING .