This is not a DIY as I have not performed this task myself. However, as a number of forum members are interested in knowing how to get access to the factory-fitted radio, I have extracted the relevant pages from the WIS to describe the stages to achieve this.
1. Remove/install the gearshift cover, and move the lever into N. This is to make room for the ashtray to be removed. (WIS advises shift lock override to move the lever to D, but I gather this is not neccessary) The drawings cover two W209 gearshift lever designs, but there may be more.
2. Remove/install the ashtray. This will provide access to the center console cover fixings.
3. Remove/install the center console cover. This will provide access to the radio fixings.
4. Remove/install the radio. Audio 10 or Audio 30
Comments/feedback from forum members who have performed this job is welcomed.
1. Remove/install the gearshift cover, and move the lever into N. This is to make room for the ashtray to be removed. (WIS advises shift lock override to move the lever to D, but I gather this is not neccessary) The drawings cover two W209 gearshift lever designs, but there may be more.
2. Remove/install the ashtray. This will provide access to the center console cover fixings.
3. Remove/install the center console cover. This will provide access to the radio fixings.
4. Remove/install the radio. Audio 10 or Audio 30
Comments/feedback from forum members who have performed this job is welcomed.