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Adoni
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Vehicle(s): '00 G500, '15 C300 4Matic, '06 L322 G4
Posts: 1283
| 05 G500 CD Changer Removal
If someone might be so kind, my friend is trying to do an ipod integration on his '05 G500 and needs to remove the CD changer so that he can get to the fiber optic and power plugs. He is a pretty handy guy when it comes to electronics and car stereo installation, however, he cannot figure out how to remove the changer. He has contacted a few different dealerships asking whther they can just give him a copy of the cutsheet, but they have all refused stating that for a fee they can remove it for him. Does anyone have any experience removing the changer or can you scan me the cutsheets from the shop manual so that we can make this as quick and painless as possible? We anticipate needing about 30 seconds of removal to finish the job, but of course are stymied by the "how". So far we have removed the drivers side rear panel but thats where things go cold. Thanks in advance for all the help. |
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03-Gwagen
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Vehicle(s): CLK63 Black Series, 2018 G63, 2016 GLE300d
Posts: 888
| RE: 05 G500 CD Changer Removal
On the 03 G the integration was done through the rear of the Comand Center.
I posted the instructions on forum:
http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=4012&pos...
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Adoni
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Vehicle(s): '00 G500, '15 C300 4Matic, '06 L322 G4
Posts: 1283
| Re: 05 G500 CD Changer Removal
I( forwarded on the info posted above and got this response back, anyone have any further advice/ideas...
Thank you very much Adoni. That is actually the installation for an AUX input on the navigation. I am looking for how to access the CD changer in the rear cargo area. The AUX input is another way to go to get the music into the system (I actually was going to try that method and you end up with a headphone jack in the glove box), however, the Dension kit that replaces the CD changer is what I ended up with.
Thank you again and hopefully somebody knows how to gain access to the CD changer.
Dean
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mb230s
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: SWFL
Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40
| RE: 05 G500 CD Changer Removal
It is really, really, really simple, I don't think you need a write-up but the hitch install document has a few tidbits. I posted the hitch install on BenzWorld - http://www.benzworld.org/forums/g-class/1164844-2002-usa-g500-hitch-install.html?highlight=hitch Dave Hipine has a copy and was going to post them on ClubGWagen also. I never checked if he did. |
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Adoni
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Vehicle(s): '00 G500, '15 C300 4Matic, '06 L322 G4
Posts: 1283
| Re: 05 G500 CD Changer Removal
Ya, he never posted it and I don't have a logon for BW anymore. |
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W5YK
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: San Diego
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500, Unimog U2450,
Posts: 543
| Re: 05 G500 CD Changer Removal
The easiest way is to remove the entire box that the CD changer sits in. It unbolts from the floor. Then you can take the changer out more easily, and reinstall the box. |
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Adoni
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Vehicle(s): '00 G500, '15 C300 4Matic, '06 L322 G4
Posts: 1283
| Re: 05 G500 CD Changer Removal
Ah, ok after having a convo with him, here is the problem, where are the access points to remove the interior body panel that houses the CD changer, I haven't seen the car in 2 weeks, but I will see it tomorrow night when I go back to Sac for Turkey day. |
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W5YK
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: San Diego
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500, Unimog U2450,
Posts: 543
| Re: 05 G500 CD Changer Removal
Remove the two screws that hold the trim piece over the front of the CD changer.
Remove the trim piece.
Peel back the carpet flap starting at the top. It is held there by velcro.
Remove the two screws now exposed near the floor.
Lift curved steel panel piece off.
CD changer is now accessible.
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Adoni
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Vehicle(s): '00 G500, '15 C300 4Matic, '06 L322 G4
Posts: 1283
| Re: 05 G500 CD Changer Removal
Thank You very much. |
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