In this video we’re installing an XTRONS head unit in a 2011 W212 Mercedes E-Class. The new unit has a 12.3 inch screen, adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and retains the original interface and backup camera!
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Link to the unit I installed: https://xtrons.com/mercedes-benz-android-iphone-octa-core-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-integrated-4g-lte-qlm2240m12el
Shortcuts:
0:00 – Intro
0:22 – Passenger trim removal
2:55 – Removing screws and bezel
3:56 – Screen removal
4:54 – COMAND module removal
7:33 – Screen unboxing
10:11 – Mounting hardware
11:18 – New harness connections
13:47 – Removing the glovebox
16:57 – Routing the harness
18:21 – AUX output connection
20:02 – USB input routing options
20:33 – Harness prep work
21:38 – Test fitting COMAND module
22:25 – Test fitting the screen
23:35 – First power on!
25:03 – NTG settings
25:49 – Finalizing COMAND module wiring
27:29 – Finalizing screen wiring
28:16 – Installing the screen
31:22 – Glovebox reassembly
32:41 – Passenger trim reinstall
33:23 – Outro
This unit was provided to me free of charge by XTRONS.
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