Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 726

Fig. 10: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

REMOVE/INSTALL CENTER SECTION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL - AR68.10-P-1030GH

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

Illustrated on Model 163 up to VIN

A289564, X754619

motor for air distribution flap

driver's side.

9.1

Disconnect connector from
temperature sensor

Only as of 01.09.01: Connector is

located on right side of center air outlet
nozzle.

10

Remove screws (9) from center of
instrument panel

11

Remove screws (4) from sides of
instrument panel

12

Remove instrument panel (2)

Danger of damaging instrument panel

when removing and installing

13

Install in the reverse order

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

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

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Fig. 11: Identifying Instrument Panel Center Section Components

Remove/install

1

Remove radio (A2)

AR82.60-P-
7502EA

2.1

Remove stowage compartment (3)

Only if present

3

Pry off top retaining clips (arrows) at
center section of instrument panel (2) out
of instrument panel (1)

Risk of cracks and fracture!
Put long wedge (5) behind center

section of instrument panel (2) on the top
edges of the opening and carefully pry off
top retaining clips (arrows).

Long wedge

Fig. 6

4

Insert long wedge (5) into gap between
instrument panel center section (2) and
instrument panel (1) and pull down to
rotary switches

Long wedge

Fig. 6

5

Carefully pry off bottom retaining clips
(arrows) at center section of instrument
panel (2) out of instrument panel (1)

Risk of cracks and fracture!

Long wedge

Fig. 6

6.1

Pull off interior temperature sensor intake
hose (4)

Up to VIN A289564, X754619.

7

Unplug all connectors from center section

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

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

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Fig. 12: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

REMOVE/INSTALL BOTTOM SECTION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL - AR68.10-P-1040GH

MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

of instrument panel (2).

8.1

Separate connectors from AAC push-
button control module

As of VIN A289565, X754620.

9

Remove instrument panel center section
(2)

10

Install in the reverse order

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

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

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Fig. 13: Identifying Instrument Panel Bottom Section Components

Remove/install

1

Shift transmission selection lever to
position "1"

Secure vehicle to prevent it

moving away.

2

Disconnect ground cable of battery

AR54.10-P-
0003A

3

Remove combination switch with
paneling (3)

AR54.25-P-
2800GH

4

Remove cover frame of instrument cluster
(2)

5

Unscrew the screws (7).

3 screws up to 08/99. 1 screw as of

09/99.

6

Unscrew screws in left footwell (5) on the
lower part of the instrument panel (4)

7

Remove center section of instrument
panel (11)

AR68.10-P-
1030GH

Remove switch unit for heater /

AR83.20-P-

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

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

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