Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 303

Fig. 256: Identifying Longitudinal Wedge (115 589 03 59 00) 

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RETROFIT CENTRAL INTERFACE MODULE - AZ82.60-P-0004-01A 

sill molding to coupling 
(5) of wiring harness (1)

15

Clip illuminated door sill 
moldings into door sill 
trim

 Ensure that the door 

sill moldings are not 
installed on the wrong 
sides and that the wiring 
harness is not pinched by 
the door sill molding.

 

16

Stick rear door sill 
moldings onto standard 
moldings

 Only in the case of 4-

part "AMG" parts kit.

 

17

Carry out operational 
check

 

 

18

Assemble in reverse 
order

 

 

Number

Designation

WH58.30-Z-1012-09A

Quiescent current retention unit

Part no.

Designation

Quantity

B6 689 00 31

Illuminated door sill moldings 
with wiring harness (2-part with 
"Mercedes-Benz" logo)

1

B6 602 10 18

Illuminated door sill moldings 
with wiring harness (4-part with 
"AMG" logo)

1

B6 689 00 16

Lighting film, blue

1

B6 689 00 17

Lighting film, green

1

B6 689 00 18

Lighting film, yellow

1

 

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1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis

  

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Models 163.136/154/172 1A as of 145273, Models 163.136/154/172 1X as of 708319, Models 
163.113/128 /157 /174 /175 1#  

1. Place central interface module (1) on workbench. 

 For LHS installation, note label on interface module (1). 

2. Insert both plugs of the video/DVD player wiring harness (2) into interface module (1). 

 Color marks on the plugs must match the inputs on the interface module marked with the same color. 

3. Insert both plugs of video monitor wiring harness (3) into interface module (1).  

4. Secure FM modulator (4) on interface module with Velcro strip provided. 

 Attachment position marked on interface module. 

Fig. 257: Identifying FM Modulator, Interface Module And Wireless Headphones 

5. Insert FM modulator wiring harness (5) into interface module and FM modulator.  

6.1 Secure RF module for wireless headphones (6) on interface module with Velcro strip provided. 

 Only if provided. Attachment position marked on interface module. 

7.1 Insert RF module wiring harness (7) into interface module and RF module. 

 

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1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis

  

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 If fitted. 

8 Fold foam strips supplied (8) on the right-hand side around the lower edge of the instrument panel 
carrier (9) in the glove compartment opening.  

9 Route additional interface module wiring harness (10) and video/DVD player wiring harness (2) into 
the glove compartment opening below the left-hand bracket for instrument panel (11). 

 Route wiring harness before the interior wiring harness (12). 

10 Route additional interface module wiring harness (10) and video/DVD player wiring harness (2) 
within the instrument panel (11) downwards, to the opening in the middle of the instrument panel above 
the transmission tunnel.  

11 Secure the magnetic ring to the underside of the instrument panel carrier (11) with tie straps.  

12 Route wiring harnesses on the right-hand side along the transmission tunnel. 

Fig. 258: Identifying Instrument Panel Carrier And Fold Foam Strips 

13 Route video monitor wiring harness (3) through the glove compartment, below the right-hand bracket 
for the instrument panel (13) upwards to the A-pillar. 

 Route wiring harness before the interior wiring harness (12). Ensure that the wiring harness passes 

behind the vent duct for the right lateral nozzle. 

14 Lay down wiring harness carefully on instrument panel.  

15 Clean upper edge of instrument panel carrier (9) in upper area where the interface module is secured in 
order to ensure maximum adhesion.  

16 Detach protective foil from strips of adhesive tape at bottom of interface module.  

17 Guide interface module into glove compartment opening and adhere to the upper edge of the 
instrument panel carrier (9). 

 Align interface module in the center between the left and right-hand brackets at the upper edge of the 

bracket for the instrument panel (9). 

 

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1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 259: Identifying Interior Wiring Harness And Bracket 

18 Route antenna cable (14) of interface module below brackets of instrument panel at left to the radio 
installation slot. 

 If fitted, guide through wiring harness under the telephone module. 

Fig. 260: Identifying Antenna Cable And Instrument Panel Carrier 

RETROFIT VIDEO SYSTEM MONITOR - AZ82.60-P-0004-02A 

Models 163.136/154/172 1A as of 145273, Models 163.136 /154 /172 1X as of 708319, Models 
163.113/128 /157 /174 /175 1#, with power tilting/sliding roof in glass version, code 414a  

1. Measure from the corner (1) of the tilting/ sliding roof frame (2) the dimension (a=410 mm) to the middle 

of the tilting/ sliding roof frame and mark the frame. 

 Do NOT mark the headliner. By cross-measuring from the other corner check whether the mark is in 

the center. 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis

  

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