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  
Fig 1: Dashboard Remove/Install Components
G11129057Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER 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
NOTES Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and RTE units   AH91.00-P-0002-01M
REMOVINGINSTALLING 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 IMPORTANT Perform only operation steps required for disconnecting electrical connector. 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 IMPORTANT Perform only operation steps required for disconnecting electrical connector. AR83.30-P-8082RK
15 Remove bolt (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, front passenger airbag unit to crossmember *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 IMPORTANT When removing instrument panel (1), guide electrical wiring harnesses through corresponding openings. Helper required.  
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.