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How to replace the car radio in the Mercedes SLK?

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 2, R171 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Part: Car stereo

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Video tutorial

In this tutorial, we can see how to replace the car radio in the Mercedes SLK, an extremely simple and fast operation. First of all, make sure that the key is not inserted, in order to operate safely, then open the cup holder compartment, unscrew the two fixing screws and remove it. Then remove the air conditioning console, continue by removing the control panel and unscrewing the four screws of the radio module.

At this point, all that remains is to remove the radio from the housing, disconnect the various connectors and install the replacement following the reverse procedure.


Posted on 21 October 2025 by ScegliAuto


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