Metra Electronics 99-8711 - Manual (Page 3)

99-8711 DASH DISASSEMBLY
MERCEDES C-CLASS 2001-2004
A
B
1
D isconnect the negative battery ter-
minal to prevent an accidental short
circuit.
1
Unclip shifter trim (with gear indica-
tors). 2
Unclip and remove center console
trim panel. (Figure A) 3
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other
vent and remove vent assembly. 7
Unclip the (2) metal clips at the bot-
tom edge of the climate control/radio
trim panel and remove trim panel. 8
Remove (4) Phillips screws securing
factory radio then unplug and remove
the radio. 9
Remove the ashtray insert by releas-
ing (2) plastic clips on the bottom lip
of the ashtray assembly. (Figure B) 4
Using a small flat screwdriver push
the lower clip (“A”) inward and rotate
the vent upward to expose (1) Torx
head screw. Loosen the Torx screw.
(It is not necessary to remove the
screw.) (Figure C) 5
Using a small flat screwdriver push
the upper clip (“B”) inward and rotate
the vent downward to expose (1)
spring clip in the top corner (“C”).
Push down on the spring clip.
(Figure C) 6
Continue to kit assembly.
C
“A”
“B” “C”