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Mercedes Solution
Installation Instructions
2012+ Mercedes Benz ML Class
2013+ Mercedes Benz GL Class
2013 Mercedes Benz G Class
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Mercedes Solution is designed as a direct plug in interface to the rear of the Mercedes Benz key cylinder. Please
read this manual in it’s entirety prior to installation as there is a specific order of operation that needs to be followed.
Tools and Parts you will need:
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T-20 driver
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Drill
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3/4” drill bit or Unibit
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Wiring Overview
W/X166
REMOVE WHITE SHELL
AND REPLACE WITH
PROVIDED BLUE SHELL
WHITE 10 PIN PLUG
(BLACK INSERT WITH
WHITE OUTER SHELL)
EIS
(KEY CYLINDER)
EIS
(KEY CYLINDER)
EIS
(KEY CYLINDER)
EIS
(KEY CYLINDER)
EIS
(KEY CYLINDER)
EIS
(KEY CYLINDER)
FIT ORIGINAL WHITE
SHELL TO THE
PROVIDED T-HARNESS
FACTORY HARNESS WITH
BLUE SHELL FITTED
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VALET SWITCH
SUPPLIED T-HARNESS
AFTER INSTALLATION
BEFORE INSTALLATION
VALET SWITCH
BLACK PLUG
WHITE PLUG
AFTER INSTALLATION
BEFORE INSTALLATION
VALET SWITCH
AFTER INSTALLATION
BEFORE INSTALLATION
BLACK PLUG
WHITE PLUG
GREEN PLUG
BLUE PLUG
GREEN PLUG
WHITE PLUG
SUPPLIED T-HARNESS
SUPPLIED T-HARNESS
ML & GL Installation
1. Remove (3) T-20 screws from the driver’s under dash panel.
2. Lower dash panel down and move air vent out of the clips that hold it in place.
3. Reach up to the rear of the EIS. There are two retaining clips on the top and bottom of the EIS.
4. Grasp the wiring harness while squeezing the retaining clips together to remove the EIS.
5. Pull the EIS with harness attached out of the dash to access the wiring.
6. Unplug both plugs (blue and green) from the EIS.
QRNMB166 2012-12
