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Fig. 191: Identifying Removal Assembly (000 589 88 63 00)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CAN BUS ADAPTER - AR82.61-P-7413G
MODEL 163 with CODE (353) Audio 30 APS
Fig. 192: Identifying CAN Bus Adapter
MB radioMODEL 129 as of 02/91BT82.60-P-9309-01C
3Disconnect electrical
connectors
4Install in the reverse order
5Enter radio codeCode 750, 751AR82.60-P-7502-01A
Code 510a, 512a, 515a,
516a, 755, ER5, ER6,
ER7AR82.60-P-7502-01B
Model 129AR82.60-P-7502-01C
Model 168, 414AR82.60-P-7502-01GC
Model 163AR82.60-P-7502-01GH
Removal, installation
1Remove cover on shift
lever AR68.20-P-2310GH
2Disconnect electrical
connector on CAN bus
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REMOVE/INSTALL ANTENNA FOR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) ON VEHICLES WITH APS - AR82.61-P-
7474GI
MODEL 163.113 /154 /172 /174 #A as of 145273 up to 289564, 163.113 /154 /172 #X as of 708319 up to
754619, 163.136/157 with CODE (353) Audio 30 APS with CODE (357) Navigation system - additional
unit with CODE (349) E-call emergency call system
Fig. 193: Identifying Antenna For Global Positioning System On Vehicles With APS Components
adapter (5)
3Unscrew screws (2 each)
from CAN bus adapter
(5)
4Remove CAN bus
adapter (5)
5Install in opposite order
6Check for proper function
Remove/install
Information on preventing
damage to electronic
components due to
electrostatic discharge AH54.00-P-0001-01A
1Unscrew cover (2) using
special wrench (1) Installation:Screw in
cover (2) until it is flush
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CHECK MICROPHONE FOR SOUND AMPLIFIER - AR82.62-P-1110GH
MODELS 163.113 /154 /174 #A as of 289565, 163.128 /157 /175 with CODE (810) Sound system
Commercially available tools
REMOVING AND INSTALLING MICROPHONE - AR82.62-P-7700GH
MODELS 163.113 /154 /174 #A as of 289560, 163.113 #X as of 754620, 163.128 /157 /175 with CODE
(810) Sound system
with the antenna surface.
Special wrench (1) is
included in the
installation kit.
2Unscrew threaded sleeve
(3)
3Disconnect telephone and
GPS roof antenna (A2/49) Installation: Install
new rubber grommet (5).
Ensure that the grommet
is in the correct
installation position. No
longer use foam gasket
(4).
4Install in the reverse order
Inspect
1Connect STAR
DIAGNOSIS *WH58.30-Z-1048-13A
*WH58.30-Z-1052-13A
2Select Actual values in
menu SOUND - Sound
system
3Select Microphone test:
B25/6 (sound amplifier
microphone) Follow the
instructions on the screen
for every test in order to
determine the source of
fault. Carry out repair
against a separate order.
NumberDesignation
WH58.30-Z-1048-13ASTAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis
system, Compact Passenger Car6511 1801 00
WH58.30-Z-1052-13ASTAR DIAGNOSIS 16-pin
connecting cable651 112 40 99
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Fig. 194: Identifying Microphone Components
REMOVE/INSTALL LOUDSPEAKER AMPLIFIER CONTROL MODULE - AR82.62-P-7720GH
MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /175 with CODE (810) Sound system
MODEL 163.174
Removal/installation
1Remove inside rearview mirror AR68.40-P-0001GI
2Unclip plug from bracket
3Remove sound amplifier (B25/6)
microphone Do not damage
wiring harness.
Withdraw
microphone from
above.
4Install in the reverse order
5Check sound amplifier
microphone (B25/6) AR82.62-P-1110GH
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Fig. 195: Identifying Loudspeaker Amplifier Control Module Components
Remove/Install
1Remove cover below
instrument panel on left
side Left-hand drive
vehicle.AR68.10-P-1500GH
Right-hand drive
vehicle.AR68.10-P-1520GI
2Unscrew screw (1) and
detach Sound amplifier
(A2/13) from bracket Lay insulation down
to side.
3Disconnect connector (2,
3) As of VIN A289565,
X754620: only one
connector.
4.1Disconnect conductive
coupling D2B Do not kink or stretch
fiber optical cable. Press
protective caps on
conductive coupling and
device connection.
As of VIN A289565,
X754620.AR82.95-P-0005-01A
5Remove Sound amplifier
(A2/13) Do not damage leads
and insulation.
6Install in the reverse order
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REMOVE/INSTALL SPEAKER IN THE SIDE PANELING (REAR) - AR82.62-P-7837GH
MODEL 163.113 #A as of 289565, 163.113 #X as of 754620, 163.154 /174 #A as of 289565,
163.128 /157 /175 with CODE (810) Sound system
Fig. 196: Identifying Side Paneling Speaker Components (Rear)
REMOVE/INSTALL WOOFER - AR82.62-P-7839GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /175 with CODE (810) Sound system
MODELS 163.174
Remove/install
1Remove rear roof frame
paneling (1) AR68.30-P-4470GH
2Remove screws (2) of left
rear speaker (H4/7) or
right rear speaker (H4/8)
from side paneling
3Remove left rear speaker
(H4/7) or right rear
speaker (H4/8) from the
side paneling Disconnect left rear
speaker connector
(H4/7x1) or right rear
speaker connector
(H4/8x1) from bracket
(3)
4Install in the reverse order
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Fig. 197: Identifying Woofer Components
Front seats
Remove/install
1Unscrew screws on front
seat console *BA91.10-P-1001-01B
2Angle front seat back
until it rests against the
rear bench seat and fasten
with outer seat belt Cover the floor
covering behind the front
seat to avoid
contamination.
3.1Remove air duct at the
rear of the front seat Only as of VIN
A289565, X754620. 1
screw.
4Detach bass module
speaker connector
(H4/17x1)
5Unscrew screw (2)
6Remove bass module
speaker (H4/17)
7Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA91.10-P-1001-01BBolt of seating mounting
bracket to vehicle floorNm40
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOUDSPEAKERS IN FRONT DOORS - AR82.62-P-7845GH
MODEL 163
Fig. 198: Identifying Front Doors Loudspeakers Components
Removal, installation
Switch off radio
1Remove door liner on
front door AR72.10-P-1000GH
2Disconnect electrical
connector (1)
3Unscrew screws (2) and
remove loudspeaker
housing (3)
4Unscrew screws (4) and
remove loudspeaker
(H4/5, H4/6)
5Reinstall in opposite
order
6Check for proper function Switch on radio,
actuate balance control,
check left and right
loudspeakers
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