Comand unit removal, unusual problem!

EDZ649 · 11-02-2009, 06:51 PM

Hi all, just bought a replacement comand unit for my E55 (W210), I have the correct removal keys, however, when I insert them into the slots they do not locate into anything. I have tried the same keys in the AC control panel above and they work fine, heard them click into place and pulled the unit straight out. Any ideas as to what is wrong or how to remove the unit?

Thanks.

richard · 11-02-2009, 08:37 PM

You have to take the wood panel off, it comes off from the bottom after you remove the screws. I think the screws are visible above the ashtray - but its been a very long time.

R

EDZ649 · 11-02-2009, 08:44 PM

Thanks for that. So the keys are not used then? Why do they have the slots in the unit?

richard · 11-02-2009, 08:48 PM

Theres 2 screws that hold the unit in once you removed the wood panel.

The front is same as the W163 ML and the W208 CLK where the keys are used

Richard

11-02-2009, 06:51 PM	#1
EDZ649 Events Committee Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 1066 Country Car: R129 SL600 V12, W124 320e, W116 450 SEL, L200 Elegance Posts: 1,775	Comand unit removal, unusual problem! Hi all, just bought a replacement comand unit for my E55 (W210), I have the correct removal keys, however, when I insert them into the slots they do not locate into anything. I have tried the same keys in the AC control panel above and they work fine, heard them click into place and pulled the unit straight out. Any ideas as to what is wrong or how to remove the unit? Thanks. __________________ Previous Mercs: 1998 E240 Avantgarde 1999 E280 Avantgarde 2000 E55 AMG 2001 E55 AMG Current Mercs: 1994 SL600 V12, AMG Bodykit, OZ Opera's (394 bhp) 1998 E430 Elegance (279bhp) 1993 320e, AMG Bodykit (217bhp) 1980 450 SEL Project (225bhp) 1999 A140 Elegance, Partner's Car (Nowhere near as much bhp!) Last edited by EDZ649; 11-02-2009 at 06:54 PM.

11-02-2009, 08:37 PM	#2
richard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Berkshire, UK Car: 07 ML500, 04 SL55 Posts: 2,102	You have to take the wood panel off, it comes off from the bottom after you remove the screws. I think the screws are visible above the ashtray - but its been a very long time. R __________________ Of course i'll take it apart. Comand Online Ltd: We're listed on MBClub - please click to see our products and discounts available. Latest Mods: R230 Distronic. Next Mod: 04 SL NTG2.5 . . . Previous Mercs: W163 ML500, W169 A, R230 SL55, W163 ML430, W208 CLK55, R129 SL500, W208 CLK320, R170 SLK230, 1st Merc = R129 SL320.

11-02-2009, 08:44 PM	#3
EDZ649 Events Committee Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 1066 Country Car: R129 SL600 V12, W124 320e, W116 450 SEL, L200 Elegance Posts: 1,775	Thanks for that. So the keys are not used then? Why do they have the slots in the unit? __________________ Previous Mercs: 1998 E240 Avantgarde 1999 E280 Avantgarde 2000 E55 AMG 2001 E55 AMG Current Mercs: 1994 SL600 V12, AMG Bodykit, OZ Opera's (394 bhp) 1998 E430 Elegance (279bhp) 1993 320e, AMG Bodykit (217bhp) 1980 450 SEL Project (225bhp) 1999 A140 Elegance, Partner's Car (Nowhere near as much bhp!)

11-02-2009, 08:48 PM	#4
richard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Berkshire, UK Car: 07 ML500, 04 SL55 Posts: 2,102	Theres 2 screws that hold the unit in once you removed the wood panel. The front is same as the W163 ML and the W208 CLK where the keys are used Richard __________________ Of course i'll take it apart. Comand Online Ltd: We're listed on MBClub - please click to see our products and discounts available. Latest Mods: R230 Distronic. Next Mod: 04 SL NTG2.5 . . . Previous Mercs: W163 ML500, W169 A, R230 SL55, W163 ML430, W208 CLK55, R129 SL500, W208 CLK320, R170 SLK230, 1st Merc = R129 SL320.

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