Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 715

AR54.30-P-6031GH

Removing and installing instrument cluster housing

21.1.97

MODEL

163

P54.30-0631-06

1

Cover

2

Instrument cluster housing

3

Symbol strip

Removing, installing

1

Remove instrument cluster

AR54.30-P-6015GH

2

Unclip retaining lugs (arrows)

Installation: The retaining lugs must lock

fully in position.

3

Remove cover (1) from instrument cluster
housing (2)

The symbol strips (3) may fall out sideways.

Installation:

Pay attention to vehicle equipment when
replacing symbol strips.
Ensure the adjusting knobs for the odometer
and electronic clock are seated correctly.

4

Install in reverse order

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AR54.30-P-6015GH

Remove instrument cluster

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MODEL

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

P54.25-2680-06

Steering wheel removed for clarity

3

Upper steering column cover

12

Side covering

P54.30-0630-06

Steering wheel removed for clarity

4

Clips

5

Frames

6

Hook

7

Lug

8

Mount

9

Screw

10

Spreading clips

11

Connector

13

Mount

A1

Instrument cluster

Remove, Install

1

Disconnect ground cable of battery

To prevent unintended contact, insulate

the ground lead cable lug.

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2

Unlock steering wheel and move to its lowest
position

See Operating Instructions

3

Remove upper steering column cover (3)

Risk of fracturing! Do not scratch the

steering wheel.

Only as of VIN A145273, X708319:

Loosen clips on the side and front. Gently
squeeze the cover together and pull out
between the steering wheel and instrument
panel.

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4

Remove side covers (12)

Danger of breaking retaining lugs. Do not

damage instrument panel.

Up to VIN A145272, X708318: 3 covers:

Remove side covers first. Detach center
cover from instrument panel and rotate so
that the retaining lugs point upwards. Then
pull out to the right.
As of VIN A145273, X708319: 2 covers: First
remove the right cover, then the left. It is not
necessary to detach the connectors. The
covers can remain attached to the wiring
harness.

Long wedge

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5

Remove frame (5) of instrument cluster

Lift clips carefully, risk of fracture.

Push the clips (4) outwards (arrow

direction A) and ease the frame down towards
the footwell (arrow direction B) until the top of
the frame disengages.

Installation: Insert the hooks (6) of the

frame into the bracket (13) and push the
frame upwards until the clips snap into place.

Installation: Insert the lugs (7) on the

frame into the receptacles (8) on the
instrument cluster.

6

Unscrew screws (9)

7

Remove expanding clips (10)

8

Pull instrument cluster (A1) forwards

9

Unlock, open and pull off connector (11)

10

Remove instrument cluster

Make sure the steering wheel is not

scratched.

Tilt the upper edge of the instrument

cluster towards the steering wheel and move
to the right out of the instrument panel.

11

Install in the reverse order

12

Perform function check

a

Instrument cluster (IC) diagnosis operational
check

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Assembly wedge

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