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Remove/Install Hand Detection Control Unit - AR82.90-P-0201WTF

Model 206, 236, 294, 295 

with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (DTR+Q)) 

with code U88 (AMG steering wheel buttons (AMG DRIVE UNIT)) 

except code L5C (Supersport steering wheel - leather deep-embossed) 

Model 223 

with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (DTR+Q)) 

with code U88 (AMG steering wheel buttons (AMG DRIVE UNIT)) 

except code L2B (Leather luxury steering wheel) 

except code L2D (Luxury leather steering wheel with trim element) 

except code L5C (Supersport steering wheel - leather deep-embossed) 

except code L5D (Supersport steering wheel - leather with trim element) 

Model 254 

with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (DTR+Q)) 

with code U88 (AMG steering wheel buttons (AMG DRIVE UNIT)) 

except code L3E (Sport steering wheel - smooth split leather) 

except code L5C (Supersport steering wheel - leather deep-embossed) 

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Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic
components due to electrostatic discharge
  AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove driver's airbag from steering wheel. Model 294, 295
with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (DTR+Q))
with code U88 (AMG steering wheel buttons (AMG DRIVE UNIT))
except code L5C (Supersport steering wheel - leather deep-embossed)
AR91.60-P-0663EQS
    Model 223
with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (DTR+Q))
with code U88 (AMG steering wheel buttons (AMG DRIVE UNIT))
except code L2B (Leather luxury steering wheel)
except code L2D (Luxury leather steering wheel with trim element)
except code L5C (Supersport steering wheel - leather deep-embossed)
except code L5D (Supersport steering wheel - leather with trim element)
AR91.60-P-0663S
    Model 206, 236
with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (DTR+Q))
with code U88 (AMG steering wheel buttons (AMG DRIVE UNIT))
except code L5C (Supersport steering wheel - leather deep-embossed)
Model 254
with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (DTR+Q))
with code U88 (AMG steering wheel buttons (AMG DRIVE UNIT))
except code L3E (Sport steering wheel - smooth split leather)
except code L5C (Supersport steering wheel - leather deep-embossed)
AR91.60-P-0663WT
2 Remove screws (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 254
Screw, mounting plate/contact plate to steering wheel
*BA46.10-P-1002-02C 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 206, 223, 236, 294, 295
Screw, mounting plate/contact plate to steering wheel.
*BA46.10-P-1002-02J 
3 Remove mounting plate (2) then release and disconnect electrical connector. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure correct engagement of electrical connector.  
4 Remove washers of screws (1). If washers are installed.  
5 Unclip hand detection system control unit (N179) from steering wheel electronics (N135).    
6 Release and disconnect electrical connectors on hand detection system control unit (N179), and remove hand detection system control unit (N179). NOTES Do not crush or kink or subject electric lines to tension.
This will result in damage to the electric lines and can impair their function.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure that the electrical connectors are engaged correctly.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure that routing of lines is correct.
 
7 Install in the reverse order.    
8 Connect vehicle diagnosis system and perform commissioning. When replacing hand detection system control unit (N179).  
REFER TO SELF DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
9 Perform function test of steering wheel buttons.    
STEERING WHEEL

Number Designation Model 254
BA46.10-P-1002-02C Screw, mounting plate/contact plate to steering wheel Nm 7
STEERING WHEEL

Number Designation Model 206, 214 Model 223
BA46.10-P-1002-02J Screw, mounting plate/contact plate to steering wheel Nm 7 8
STEERING WHEEL

Number Designation Model 236 Model 294
BA46.10-P-1002-02J Screw, mounting plate/contact plate to steering wheel Nm 8 8
STEERING WHEEL

Number Designation Model 295
BA46.10-P-1002-02J Screw, mounting plate/contact plate to steering wheel Nm 8