Mercedes W204 AC Trim And Center Console Install Instructions

Tools Required

T-20 Torx

Pick

MAcarbon Interior Install Tools

Blue Painter’s Tape Use a low-tack painter’s tape to protect interior trim.

Installation Steps Step Instructions Photo

1. Remove the shift boot by using the MAcarbon install tool.

2. Pull the shift boot up above the shift knob. Twist the

lock nut clockwise until it disengages.

3. Slowly and gently pull up the knob.

Step Instructions Photo 4. Open the ashtray. Using the 45 degree MAcarbon

install tool, pry up the shift panel from the front. The two front clips are located at the eleven o’clock and one o’clock positions.

5. With the two front tabs disengaged, pull the panel out

from the front.

6. Disconnect the lead from dial electronics.

7. Remove the lead from the gear position indicator and

set the shift panel aside.

Step Instructions Photo 8. With the shift panel out, use the T-20 torx to remove

the two screws that secure the ashtray.

9. Insert the key and turn the ignition to position two.

Move the gearshift to Drive.

10. With the extra room, remove the ashtray unit.

11. Disconnect the lighter and set the ashtray aside.

Step Instructions Photo 12. Open the glovebox. Using the 45 degree install tool,

begin prying up the dash trim strip. Start at the right (sharp end) and work your way towards the center airvent.

13. With the right side loosened, begin prying up at the

left side. Use the blue painters tape to protect the dash. You do not need to pry up on the airvent at all.

14. Even with all the clips released on the dash panel, it

is not going to come out. There are two prongs on each side of the airvent. Using the pick, ease the prong around the edge of the opening in the dash.

15. With the dash panel out, its time to remove the

Radio/Nav control unit. It is held in by two ‘claws’ on each side. These claws are moved using the two T-20 screws that are exposed by rmoving the airvent.

Step Instructions Photo 16. Using a T-20 Torx bit, undo the two screws HALF

WAY. With them this high, push down on the screws to disengage the claws. Ease out the Radio/NAV unit.

17. With the T-20 Torx, remove the two screws located

at the top of the AC control.

18. Ease out the AC unit by reaching behind it and

pulling outwards. It is held in by two clips on the bottom. These clips can break if you do not apply even preassure across the back of the unit.

19. Remove the AC control unit from the AC frame. Use

the chisel install tool to ease off the clips while pressing from the front with your fingers.

Step Instructions Photo 20. Push out the AC control from the housing once all

the clips have been disengaged.

21. Insert the AC control into the carbon frame. Make

sure all the clips are engaged.

22. Unsing the T-20, unscrew the rotary knob from the

center console. Transfer the knob to the CF frame.

23. To remove the ashtray lid, insert the chisel tool at the

back edge. Twist the tool. That will disengage the lid.

Step Instructions Photo 24. Lift off the lid.

25. Place the CF lid onto the ashtray. Be sure that all 4

pegs engage.

26. Insert the AC unit back into the dash. Screw in both

the T-20 screws.

27. Put the Radio/NAV unit back in.

Step Instructions Photo 28. Take this opportunity to clean the dash of any

accumulated dust.

29. Place the dash trim panel back into the dash.

30. Insert the ashtray unit. Be sure that the rear clips

engage properly.

31. Put the two T-20 torx screws back in.

Step Instructions Photo 32. Reconnect the wires to the center console.

33. Place the center console panel in place. Be sure that

the rear tabs engage properly with the center console.

34. Press the console down to engage the two front clips.

You may find that you need to use your fingers to keep the center console (not the CF panel) from flexing. If it flexes, you won’t be able to get the clips to engage.

35. Put the gear shift knob back on. Push it down till you

feel it seat completely. Then turn the lock nut counter clockwise to lock it in place.

Step Instructions Photo 36. Press the shift boot into place.

37. Admire your work!