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2014-2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 COMAND Centre-Dial Touchpad Replacement

The Mercedes-Benz center-dial touchpad is an...

iFixit Library Mercedes-Benz Moderate 30 minutes Guide 137292
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The Mercedes-Benz center-dial touchpad is an integral component to the control and functioning of the Mercedes-Benz COMAND operating system. Without it, one cannot access the menu functions that comes with the vehicle. The center-dial touchpad can become inoperable due to excessive wear and tear. This guide illustrates the repair process to replace the COMAND center-dial touchpad on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. An OEM COMAND center-dial touchpad replacement is required for this guide. Consult with your nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for more information.

Step 1

Repair step

  • Start by pressing down on the button that opens the center arm-rest.
  • Pop each side of the silver trim using the trim removal tool or a plastic opening tool.
  • Remove the silver trim.
Step 2

Repair step

  • Remove the two 20 mm screws securing the center console with a T20 Torx screwdriver.
Step 3

Repair step

  • Make sure there aren't any loose articles in the center storage compartment.
  • Lift the end of the center-console and flip it to reveal the undercarriage of the center-dial touchpad and its wirings.
Step 4

Repair step

  • Press your thumb on the safety tab to remove each blue connection.
Step 5

Repair step

  • Press down on the center of the white connection in the middle and slide the safety latch to the left to pull out the main white connection.
Step 6

Repair step

  • Remove the two 15 mm T15 Torx screws holding the center-dial touchpad.
  • Firmly press the center-dial touchpad out to remove the unit.