Multimedia Control Head

Communication System

Multimedia Control Head

- Switch off all electrical consumers.

- Remove the key.

Procedure when "Buttons are Stuck"

If one or more buttons in Multimedia Control Head (E380) become stuck, it may be the result of soiling from crumbs, grains of sand or something similar.

Using compressed air will not remove sticky residue from the buttons. In this case, the multimedia control head must be replaced.

- As first step try to eliminate malfunction by applying compressed air (with or without oil) to clean the buttons. If this is not successful, the multimedia control head must be replaced.

Removing

multimedia control head is fastened with bolts to the center console panel.

- Remove the trim from the center console.

- Disconnect all harness connectors.

First remove the driver identification control module (J589):

- Rotate panel onto the rear side.

- Using a suitable tool, pull retaining pin - 2 - out of driver identification control module - 1 - in - direction of arrow -.





- Remove bolt - 5 - (1 Nm) and pull out driver identification control module downward.





Now remove the Parking Brake Contact Switch (F321):

- Remove the bolts - 3 - (1 Nm) and pull parking brake contact switch - 2 - downward out of multimedia control head - 1 -.

- Now remove multimedia control head from the panel.

- Remove screws - 3 - (1 Nm).





- Pull multimedia control head - 2 - upward off the panel - 1 -.

Removing Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 (R138):

- Turn multimedia control head - 1 - onto the rear side and loosen bolt - 3 - (1.5 Nm).





- Remove interior access/start authorization antenna 1 - 2 - from multimedia control head - 1 -.

Installing

- Install in reverse order.