Does anyone have the WIS (or concise directions) for retrofitting the 2001 E320 that currently does not have the Comand 2.0 system?

I recently purchased the Comand, harnesses, 2DIN bracket/support - which the Comand is currently mounted in, connectors and the burl wood faceplate with a 2DIN opening. I am also waiting for a switch to fill the opening that exists in the new faceplate which has (6) switch holes rather than (5) contained in the original plate.

I simply do not want to damage any of the dash while pulling things apart. Start with the vent removal? Are there tools to remove it?

So far I have not received as much guidance as I suspected the seller would have been able to provide (ie- illustrations, line-by-line instructions, etc.). Only has installed C Classes - no Es. Although they are helpful I would like to obtain more details as I am accustomed to working with schematics when I perform a new installation.

The attached pic shows what I expect the finished installation to look like, although it's a 2000, not a 2001 like I have, it pretty much looks the same.

Thanks for responding!

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Thanks very much!

However I do not see the way to remove the vents which is the first step with the "total" retrofit, correct?

Regards,

David

 

may i have your VIN number please?

i am now in doubt if you got 210 or 211 model.

 

Here you go Sleepwalker . . .

WDBJF65J91B388793

Thank you!

 

i got it.

it was 210.

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Nice!

The only thing I do not see is the process for removing the cover - the burl wood piece that is currently a DIN 1 opening for the Climate Control, Switches and Std Radio. Below that is the sunglass holder and ashtray.

It appears that the vents should come off only after you remove the burl wood cover as stated in the WIS.

Where does one start?

 

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Thanks allot Sleepwalker! I believe I now have everything I need to start the project, thanks to you.

Take care and I'll let you know how I make out.

 

just keep in touch because we also want to learn from you.

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