Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual - part 307

Fig. 275: Identifying Corner (1) Of Tilting/ Sliding Roof Frame 

2. Align the V-shaped cutout (3) on the rear side of the monitor bracket (4) at the marking on the 

tilting/sliding roof frame. 

 Leading edge of bracket to be flush with rear edge (5) of tilting/ sliding roof cutout. 

3. Use monitor bracket (4) as template for marking headliner. 

 Do NOT mark or break out the rear edge (5) of the tilting/sliding roof cutout. 

 To mark the headliner use the rear side of the bracket. Mark headliner at side along the bracket as far 

as the front incisions (6) and the rear incision (7). Mark inside of the front incision (6) and the rear 
incision (7)to determine the front and rear edges of the monitor cutout. Complete front and rear mark of 
the cutout using straightedge. 

 

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Fig. 276: Identifying V-Shaped Cutout (3) On Rear Side Of Monitor Bracket 

4. Remove marked area of the headliner. 

 Close paneling of the sliding/pop-up roof to prevent damage. 

 In order not to damage the headliner if the blade slips, cut inward starting from the corners. NEVER 

remove the cutout until the headliner has been severed completely along the mark. 

5. Fasten monitor wiring harness (8) at the white adhesive tape markings using the available clips (9) and 

the attached, self-adhesive foamed material (10) to the left-hand A-pillar.  

6. Route monitor wiring harness at top between the headliner and vehicle roof, next to the shock absorber at 

the left-hand A-pillar. 

 Carefully pull headliner downward. Do not tear or bend headliner.

 

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Fig. 277: Identifying Self-Adhesive Foamed Material, Monitor Wiring Harness And Clips 

7. Route monitor wiring harness (8) next to the existing wiring harness (11).  

8. Route monitor wiring harness in a curve to the monitor cutout in the headliner. 

 Approximately 160 mm of the wiring harness should hang out of the monitor cutout. 

9. Secure wiring harness to headliner using self-adhesive foamed material (12) supplied. 

 As of VIN A289565, X754620: Ensure that wiring harness does not affect window airbag function. 

 Route wiring harness as flat as possible. 

Fig. 278: Identifying Existing Wiring Harness, Monitor Wiring Harness And Self-Adhesive Foamed 
Material 

10. Apply straightedge to the marking in the center of the tilting/ sliding roof frame and mark the 

crossmember. 

 Use marking (13) to center the monitor bracket. Only mark the two ribs that are visible if the headliner 

is pressed against the cross member. 

11. Remove the protective foil from the strip of adhesive tape on the monitor bracket. 

 

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Fig. 279: Identifying Mark On Center Monitor Bracket 

12. Adhere bracket to crossmember ribs. 

 Align the center incision of the monitor bracket (4) to the front marking on the crossmember. Guide 

lugs (15) of the bracket latch in the grooves of the crossmember. 

13. Route monitor wiring harness (8) through opening (16) in rear area of bracket.  

14. Provide bore hole with Ø = 5 mm through bracket and cross member of sliding/pop-up roof frame. 

 Use guide hole (17) provided in the bracket. To prevent damage to the vehicle roof, limit drilling depth 

to 10 mm. Cover interior to collect the chips. 

15. Rivet bracket with rivet supplied to crossmember of tilting/sliding roof frame. 

 

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1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis

  

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