Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 730

Fig. 27: Identifying Cover Below Instrument Panel (Right)

REMOVE/INSTALL STOWAGE COMPARTMENT OR BEVERAGE HOLDER - AR68.10-P-1600GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 driver's side

Instrument panel is illustrated disassembled for clarity.

Vehicles up to VIN A145272, X708318

Remove/Install

1

Unscrew Torx screws (1) form cover (2)

2

Fold locking lever (3) downward

3

Pull cover (2) downward and lay down

4

Disconnect electrical connector from interior socket (X58/1)

5

Install in the reverse order

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 28: Identifying Stowage Compartment Components (Driver's Side Vehicles Up To VIN A145272,
X708318)

Instrument panel is illustrated disassembled for clarity

Vehicles as of VIN A145273, X708319

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 29: Identifying Stowage Compartment (Driver's Side Vehicles As Of VIN A145273, X708319)

Remove/install

1

Remove left and right cover below instrument cluster

Risk of breakage!

2

Unscrew bolt (10)

Up to VIN A145272, X708318: 3

screws.

As of VIN A145273, X708319: 1

screw.

3

Unscrew screws (9) from bottom side of instrument
panel

4.1

Remove entry lamp from bottom of instrument panel

Only as of VIN A145273,

X708319.

5.1

Remove paneling (8)

Only as of VIN A145273,

X708319.

6

Unscrew screw (11) from left side of instrument panel

7

Loosen instrument panel bottom (2) at side on
instrument panel (1) and pull downward

Carefully pull downward to

prevent damaging instrument.

8

Unscrew screws (4) from beverage holder (3) at inside
of instrument panel bottom section (2)

9

Unscrew screws (5) at outside of instrument panel
bottom section (2)

At parking brake release handle

(6).

10

Remove beverage holder (3)

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis

me

REMOVE/INSTALL STOWAGE COMPARTMENT OR BEVERAGE HOLDER - AR68.10-P-1600GI

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 passenger side

Instrument panel is illustrated disassembled for clarity.

Vehicles up to VIN A145272, X708318

Fig. 30: Identifying Stowage Compartment Components (Passenger Side Vehicles Up To VIN A145272,
X708318)

Instrument panel is illustrated disassembled for clarity.

Vehicles as of VIN A145273, X708319

11

Install in the reverse order

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis

me