Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual - part 730

Fig. 27: Identifying Cover Below Instrument Panel (Right) 

REMOVE/INSTALL STOWAGE COMPARTMENT OR BEVERAGE HOLDER - AR68.10-P-1600GH 

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 driver's side  

Instrument panel is illustrated disassembled for clarity.  

Vehicles up to VIN A145272, X708318  

 

 

Remove/Install

   

1

Unscrew Torx screws (1) form cover (2)

   

2

Fold locking lever (3) downward

   

3

Pull cover (2) downward and lay down

   

4

Disconnect electrical connector from interior socket (X58/1)

   

5

Install in the reverse order

   

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 28: Identifying Stowage Compartment Components (Driver's Side Vehicles Up To VIN A145272, 
X708318) 

Instrument panel is illustrated disassembled for clarity  

Vehicles as of VIN A145273, X708319  

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 29: Identifying Stowage Compartment (Driver's Side Vehicles As Of VIN A145273, X708319) 

 

 

Remove/install

 

 

1

Remove left and right cover below instrument cluster

 Risk of breakage!

 

2

Unscrew bolt (10)

 Up to VIN A145272, X708318: 3 

screws. 

 As of VIN A145273, X708319: 1 

screw.

 

3

Unscrew screws (9) from bottom side of instrument 
panel

 

 

4.1

Remove entry lamp from bottom of instrument panel

 Only as of VIN A145273, 

X708319.

 

5.1

Remove paneling (8)

 Only as of VIN A145273, 

X708319.

 

6

Unscrew screw (11) from left side of instrument panel

 

 

7

Loosen instrument panel bottom (2) at side on 
instrument panel (1) and pull downward

 Carefully pull downward to 

prevent damaging instrument.

 

8

Unscrew screws (4) from beverage holder (3) at inside 
of instrument panel bottom section (2)

 

 

9

Unscrew screws (5) at outside of instrument panel 
bottom section (2)

 At parking brake release handle 

(6).

 

10

Remove beverage holder (3)

 

 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis

  

me 

 

REMOVE/INSTALL STOWAGE COMPARTMENT OR BEVERAGE HOLDER - AR68.10-P-1600GI 

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 passenger side  

Instrument panel is illustrated disassembled for clarity.  

Vehicles up to VIN A145272, X708318  

Fig. 30: Identifying Stowage Compartment Components (Passenger Side Vehicles Up To VIN A145272, 
X708318) 

Instrument panel is illustrated disassembled for clarity.  

Vehicles as of VIN A145273, X708319  

11

Install in the reverse order

 

 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis

  

me