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Remove/install dashboard - AR68.10-P-1000RK
2013 Mercedes Benz SL550SECTION Remove/install dashboard - AR68.10-P-1000RK
MODEL 231
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 04.09.2013 | "Remove center console", added | Operation step 3 |
| Risk of injury caused by performing testing or repair work on airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units. | Store airbag units with deployment side facing up; do not expose to temperatures greater than 100 °C. When working on these units, disconnect the power supply. | AS91.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge | AH54.00-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and RTE units | AH91.00-P-0002-01M | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Disconnect battery ground line | AR54.10-P-0003RK | |
| 2 | Remove paneling from A-pillars | AR68.30-P-4050RK | |
| 3 | Remove center console | AR68.20-P-2000RK | |
| 4 | Remove steering column tube module | AR54.25-P-2802RK | |
| 5 | Remove instrument cluster | AR54.30-P-6015RK | |
| 6 | Remove instrument panel bottom | AR68.10-P-1505RK | |
| 7 | Disconnect electrical connector on air outlet temperature sensor on left air vent | AR83.30-P-8081RK | |
| 8 | Remove radio display | AR82.60-P-7722RK | |
| 9 | Remove COMAND controller unit | AR82.85-P-1100RK | |
| 10 | Remove Bluetooth antenna | AR82.62-P-8980RK | |
| 11 | Remove vehicle interior KEYLESS-GO antenna | MODEL 231 with CODE 889 (Keyless Go) |
AR82.62-P-8000RK |
| 12 | Remove loudspeaker in dashboard | MODEL 231 with CODE 810 (Sound system) MODEL 231 with CODE 811 (Advanced sound system) |
AR82.62-P-7833RK |
| 13 | Remove glove box | AR68.10-P-1400RK | |
| 14 | Disconnect electrical connector on air outlet temperature sensor on right air vent | AR83.30-P-8082RK | |
| 15 | Remove bolt (4) | *BA91.60-P-1002-01M | |
| 16 | Disconnect electrical connector (3) | ||
| 17 | Remove bolts (2) | ||
| 18 | Remove instrument panel (1) toward rear and remove from vehicle | ||
| 19 | Remove front passenger airbag unit | When replacing instrument panel (1). | AR91.60-P-0680RK |
| 20 | Install in the reverse order |
AIRBAG
| Number | Designation | MODEL 231 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA91.60-P-1002-01M | Screw/bolt, front passenger airbag unit to crossmember | Nm | 4 |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.