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Fig. 233: Identifying Transfer Case Control Module, CAN Bus Wiring Harness And Fuse
11. Disconnect connector from transfer case control module (N78) and connect CAN bus wiring harness (9)
between transfer case control module (N78) and standard wiring harness.
Illustration without center console.
12. Connect CAN connector (6) from CAN bus wiring harness (9) to CAN bus adapter (5).
Fig. 234: Identifying Transfer Case Control Module, CAN Bus Adapter And CAN Connector
RETROFITTING DIAGNOSTIC CABLE - AN82.61-P-0001-03A
Model 163
1. Route green (gn) wire from radio shaft to data link connector (X11/4) according to figure and fasten with
cable straps.
Cut off excessive length at data link connector.
2. Install contact spring on end of green (gn) wire in radio shaft and insert into chamber 2 of connector A for
radio and navigation operating unit (A2/29) standard wiring harness.
3. Open data link connector (X11/4) and expose chamber 12.
4. Install contact spring on end of green (gn) lead on data link connector (X11/4) and insert into chamber 12
of data link connector (X11/4).
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Fig. 235: Identifying Retrofitting Diagnostic Cable
If a lead is already present in chamber 12 connect it to the green (gn) lead using a solder connector.
RETROFIT NAVIGATION SYSTEM AUDIO 30 APS - AN82.61-P-0001H
MODEL 163 up to 30.6.99 except CODE (819) 6-disk CD changer in trunk
MODEL 163 as of 1.7.99 in combination with CD changer with D2B fiber optic cable system
System illustration with GPS and telephone roof antenna
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Fig. 236: Identifying Retrofit Navigation System Audio 30 APS Components
Notes on assignment for
radio connectorModel 163AH82.61-P-0001-05A
Notes on telephone
operation with Audio 30
APS navigation systemModel 129, 163, 168,
170, 202, 208, 210AH82.61-P-0001-06A
Removal
1Disconnect ground cable
of battery
AR54.10-P-0003A
2Remove radio The Audio 30 APS
radio is installed.
AR82.60-P-7502EA
3Remove center console
AR68.20-P-2000GH
4Remove cover below
instrument panel on left On vehicles up to
06/99
AR68.10-P-1500GH
5Remove diagnostic
socket On vehicles up to
06/99
Install
6Retrofit global position AN82.61-P-7474-04AZ
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Commercially available tools
Parts ordering notes
system antenna (GPS) on
roof
7Install adapter wiring
harness for vehicles with
engine 111 or up to 06/99
Vehicles with automatic
transmissionAN82.61-P-0001-01H
Vehicles with manual
transmissionAN82.61-P-0001-01I
8Retrofit diagnostic line On vehicles up to
06/99AN82.61-P-0001-03A
9Reassemble vehicle 5 to 1
10Enable equipment code See operating
instructions
11Start up auto-pilot system On vehicles with
sound system active
sound system when
performing diagnosis.AN82.61-P-1002-07B
*WH58.30
-Z-1036-13A
NumberDesignation
WH58.30-Z-1036-13AHandheld tester (HHT)651 100 01 99
Part no.DescriptionQuantity
B6 782 25 51Audio 30 APS radio1
KG82 (see EPC)GPS and telephone antenna1
KG82 (see EPC)Antenna lead from splitter to radio1
KG82 (see EPC)Adapter wiring harness (without
sound system) (vehicles with
M111 or up to 06.99)1
KG82 (see EPC)CAN bus wiring harness (vehicles
with M 111 or up to 06.99)1
KG82 (see EPC)CAN bus adapter (vehicles with M
111 or up to 06.99)1
KG82 (see EPC)Adapter wiring harness (with
sound system) (vehicles with M
111 or up to 06.99)1
A011 545 80 26Contact spring (radio) (on vehicles
up to 06.99)2
commercially availablegreen 0.5 mm lead2 2M
commercially availablegreen 0.5 mm lead 2 (diagnostic
lead) (on vehicles up to 06.99)2M
A012 545 39 26Contact spring (diagnostic socket) 1
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CALIBRATION OF AUTO-PILOT SYSTEM - AN82.61-P-1002-07B
Models 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210,220
System description
Start-up step 6 applies only for units which have already been installed in a vehicle and initially calibrated.
Fig. 237: Identifying Auto
-Pilot System
Vehicles as of 7/99 can be operated only with an Audio 30 APS radio with part number 208 820 XX XX.
Units with part number 168 820 XX XX are not capable of communicating with the steering wheel control.
On vehicles as of 7/99 it is necessary to release the auto-pilot system Audio 30 APS with the diagnosis feature.
Units with navigation CD "Audio 30 APS 3.0" can be started up with accelerated calibration on vehicles as of
1998 (see "Accelerated Start-Up").
(on vehicles up to 06.99)
KG82 (see EPC)Antenna splitter1
Start-up stepAction on keypadFeedback on display
Accelerated start-up
1Start engine
2Switch on Audio 30
APS with ON buttonEnter code (see CODE card)
with the multifunction keys
below the numbers in the
display field and confirm
with "search key".CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3Insert update CD
(only on new units
delivered with an update
CD)Follow menu guidance
4Insert navigation CDLoading may require several
minutes
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5Navigation menuCall up navigation menu by
pressing NAV buttonLANGUAGE POS
TIME WHEEL
6Erase initial calibration Applies only if unit has
been calibrated initially.
By turning on the right
control knob (10) select
menu "ENTER
ADDRESS" and confirm
by pressing control knob
(10).
Press multifunction key 2,
then 7 and release
simultaneousl
y. Press CAL
multifunction key.
CAL
By turning the right control
knob (10) select menu
"ERASE CALIBRATION"
and confirm by pressing the
control knob (10).After a certain waiting
time the basic
navigation menu
appears
7Start-upPark vehicle outside with
Audio 30 APS switched on
(minimum time for receiving
GPS satellite signals approx.
30 min.).
Call up navigation menu by
pressing NAV buttonLANGUAGE POS
TIME WHEEL
8Select languageSelect desired language by
pressing the multifunction
key "SPRA"
9Enter tire sizeEnter the tire size by
pressing the multifunction
key "WHEEL" and confirm
by pressing the right control
knob (10)
10Perform calibration
drive The duration of the
calibration drive depends on
the vehicle model and
number of changes in
direction. It can be between
30 km and 100 km and can
be interrupted at any time
for as long as desired.
Drive Audio 30 APS at least
300 meters straight ahead in
the radio mode and then turn
correctly to the right or left
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(min. 60°), drive another
300 meters straight ahead
and then turn again, etc.
It makes no difference for
the calibration if the course
of the road does not allow
the vehicle to be driven the
specified route straight
ahead or to turn min. 60°.
This only increases the
length of the route to be
driven. Calibration is
completed when the location
is indicated in the AUDIO
mode (without active
objective guidance) when
the INFO button is pressed.
However, the location
can only be displayed when
the vehicle is driven on a
digitized road.
11Perform test driveCall up navigation menu by
pressing the NAV
multifunction button.
Enter destination (see
operating instructions) and
drive to destination.
Start-up stepAction on keypadFeedback on display
Accelerated start-up
1Insert navigation CDLoading time can take
several minutes
2Navigation menuCall navigation menu by
pressing NAV buttonLANGUAGE POS
TIME WHEEL
3Call default calibration
values Select the menu
"ADDRESS ENTRY" b
y
turning right knob (10)
and confirm by pressing
knob (10). Press
multifunction buttons 2
and 7 one after another
and then release
simultaneously. Press
multifunction button
KAL.
CAL
Select the menu Vehicle menu appears
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RETROFIT ANTENNA FOR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) - AN82.61-P-7474-04AZ
Model 163 up to 31.8.00
1. Install the combination antenna on roof as specified in the enclosed installation instructions of the
manufacturer Kathrein.
Radiator does not need to be shortened for GSM telephones.
2. Expose the antenna lead (40) already installed in the vehicle, in the radio slot and connect to antenna
diplexer (A2/57) at the middle connection.
3. Connect GPS antenna lead (41) to GPS output.
Fig. 238: Identifying Antenna Diplexer And Antenna Lead
4. Fit on antenna diplexer (A) in left of radio slot at lon
gitudinal strut, as shown in figure.
"Calibration value
defaults" by turning right
knob (10) and confirm by
pressing knob (10).
4Enter type of vehicleSelect given entry, e.g. MB
pass. car.
Only for vehicles as of
model year 1998.MB pass. car
5Enter tire parametersEnter complete valuesWheel
6Store parametersSelect entry "Store values"System restart
The vehicle is now
calibrated and is ready for
use with GPS reception of
"Fix ZD".
A calibration drive is no
longer required.
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