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|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install1.jpg|thumb|none|Unscrew 2 chassis cover screws at top of radio.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install1.jpg|thumb|none|Unscrew 2 chassis cover screws at top of radio.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install2.jpg|thumb|none|Unscrew 4 on the rear of the unit, remove cover from top of unit.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install2.jpg|thumb|none|Unscrew 4 on the rear of the unit, remove cover from top of unit.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install3.jpg|thumb|none|Begin by unscrewing the disc mechanism from the unit. There are 2 screws holding it in place.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install3.jpg|thumb|none|Begin by unscrewing the cassette player mechanism from the unit. There are 2 screws holding it in place.]]
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|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install4.jpg|thumb|none|Unscrew the mechanism's other mounting screw.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install4.jpg|thumb|none|Unscrew the mechanism's other mounting screw.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install5.jpg|thumb|none|Loosen the ribbon cable attachment clip with a small screwdriver and carefully remove the entire disc mechanism.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install5.jpg|thumb|none|Loosen the ribbon cable attachment clip with a small screwdriver and carefully remove the cassette player mechanism.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install6.jpg|thumb|none|Continue removing the remaining screws to remove the board.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install6.jpg|thumb|none|Continue removing the remaining screws to remove the upper motherboard.]]
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|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install7.jpg|thumb|none|Using needle nosed pliers twist the metal clip that attaches to the board.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install7.jpg|thumb|none|Using needle nosed pliers twist the metal clip that attaches to the upper motherboard.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install8.jpg|thumb|none|Using a small screwdriver unscrew the ribbon cable from the board.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install8.jpg|thumb|none|Using a small screwdriver unscrew the ribbon cable from the motherboard.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install9.jpg|thumb|none|Unclip the plastic connector from both sides.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install9.jpg|thumb|none|Unclip the plastic connector from both sides.]]
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|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install10.jpg|thumb|none|Disconnect ribbon cable from the board.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install10.jpg|thumb|none|Disconnect ribbon cable from the motherboard.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install10a.jpg|thumb|none|Leave the ribbon cable disconnected.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install10a.jpg|thumb|none|Leave the ribbon cable disconnected.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install12b.jpg|thumb|none|Using the supplied ribbon cable extender, connect the existing ribbon cable to the extended cable.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install_schema.jpg|thumb|none|Connect ribbon cables as shown above.]]
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|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install12a.jpg|thumb|none|Connect the supplied 2nd ribbon cable to the board, lock clips in place.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install15a.jpg|thumb|none|Reattach the upper motherboard and cassette player mechanism.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install15b.jpg|thumb|none|Connect ribbon cables to the interface board as shown above.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install_schema2.jpg|thumb|none|Pull ribbon cables through the cassette player case.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install15a.jpg|thumb|none|Reassemble the head unit.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install_schema3.jpg|thumb|none|Connect the RGB interface board.]]
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|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install15c.jpg|thumb|none|Connect RGB cable and run outside of unit.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install15c.jpg|thumb|none|Connect RGB cable and run outside of unit.]]
|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_cable_installation.jpg|thumb|none|Disconnect the wires from the connector to pull the cable through the hole.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install16.jpg|thumb|none|Mount converter on top of radio with 2 sided tape.]]
|[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install16.jpg|thumb|none|Mount converter on top of radio with 2 sided tape.]]
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[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install12b.jpg|thumb|none|Using the supplied ribbon cable extender, connect the existing ribbon cable to the extended cable.]]
[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install12a.jpg|thumb|none|Connect the supplied 2nd ribbon cable to the board, lock clips in place.]]
[[File:W220_Car_Solutions_RGB-LE-V3.1_install15b.jpg|thumb|none|Connect ribbon cables to the interface board as shown above.]]
[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_cable_installation.jpg|thumb|none|Disconnect the wires from the connector to pull the cable through the hole.]]
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Revision as of 23:34, 5 December 2016

Description

Yet another video input interface for Mercedes S-Class W220. Useful for rear view camera installation.

Price: USD 190.

Installation

Remove the COMAND from the vehicle using COMAND removal instructions.

Unscrew 2 chassis cover screws at top of radio.
Unscrew 4 on the rear of the unit, remove cover from top of unit.
Begin by unscrewing the cassette player mechanism from the unit. There are 2 screws holding it in place.
Unscrew the mechanism's other mounting screw.
Loosen the ribbon cable attachment clip with a small screwdriver and carefully remove the cassette player mechanism.
Continue removing the remaining screws to remove the upper motherboard.
Using needle nosed pliers twist the metal clip that attaches to the upper motherboard.
Using a small screwdriver unscrew the ribbon cable from the motherboard.
Unclip the plastic connector from both sides.
Disconnect ribbon cable from the motherboard.
Leave the ribbon cable disconnected.
Connect ribbon cables as shown above.
Reattach the upper motherboard and cassette player mechanism.
Pull ribbon cables through the cassette player case.
Connect the RGB interface board.
Connect RGB cable and run outside of unit.
Mount converter on top of radio with 2 sided tape.


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