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Mercedes Classe M - Video tutorial

Model: Mercedes Classe M W163 - Years 1997-2005
Part: Accessory Kit
Operation: Transmission oil temperature thermometer installation

Monitoring the oil temperature of the automatic transmission can be especially useful if the vehicle is to be used under particularly loaded conditions, such as towing a trailer or caravan. The installation of the thermometer is very simple to carry out§: start by disassembling the lining of the central tunnel to which the thermometer display is fixed; pass the cable harness through the special cable grommet under the airbag control unit to reach the gearbox to which the temperature sensor is screwed; then carry out the electrical connection as shown in the diagram.


Posted on 13 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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