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Introduction:
This is an autotoys.com installation. One of several hundred by the staff of autotoys.com
This article is a sample of knowledge gained by working on real cars for over 18 years.
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Products:
If you have an interest in any of the products in this article, everything featured (electrical tape, connectors, radio, alarm, wire ties, rca cables, diodes, screws --- everything is available 'now' (FOR SALE!) through our storefront). Remember, there may be many manufacturers out there who sell similar products as the ones featured in our articles, but if you want a problem-free smooth professional install, your only guarantee is to buy the same parts we use (see our storefront). Any slight difference in any of the parts and your install is ruined (plus you won't have access to our post sale support or forums). Especially important for alarm, radio and OEM changer products.

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Everyday, we get dozens of requests through our chat & ticket support system, request for forum passwords, questions on installation problems or questions. We can only focus on questions from our customers. The questions are simple.. the answers are simple - but these people, because they did not buy from AUTOTOYS.COM cannot get an answer. Dont make a mistake by buying through auctions, fly by night operations or new pop up websites who are just a voice over the phone (a sales person) with absolutely NO EXPERIENCE.

No experience installing in cars, no experience what-so-ever! They barely know the products they sell! Don't make that mistake! Make sure your purchase is from autotoys.com. These articles are proof we know what we are doing and that we WORK IN CARS! We work on the newest cars with the newest products.

BUY MERCEDES ML CD CHANGER IN OUR OEM DEPARTMENT

In this article, we highlight an AUTOTOYS.COM installation of the OEM compatible 8 disc changer we sell for the Mercedes Benz ML-SUV truck. All of the functions are retained, and you get an extra 2 disc capacity compared to the more expensive factory changer!



 

If you purchase the changer with our custom brackets, simply secure the brackets onto the changer with the included screws. Be sure to set the position of the changer to a 45 degree angle.

 

 

The factory cover can be replaced once the new 8 disc changer is mounted. No clearance problems!

 

Secure the changer with 3 10mm bolts (not included, and available from any hardware or large home center. If you need access to the jack, purchase PHILIPS head 10mm screw type bolts so they can be easily defastened with a philips head screwdriver. The bolts mount into the factory location

 

 

A picture of the changer mounted. Our changer allows easier access to changing the cartridge than the factory unit! Simply slide it to the left and eject the cartridge! It faces you!

 

 

One last bolt on the right secures the changer tightly. Notice in the back we folded the original blanket/warning kit and it fits nicely over the changer in a 45 degree angle!

 

This is the *FACTORY* Mercedes Changer which cost a LOT more, notice it is mounted backwards and needs to be swung out on the factory bracket for access to the cartridge. You need to unscrew the right side bolt first to gain access to the changer cartridge. The eject button is then upside down.

 

 

 

This is the factory changer, you have to swing it out COMPLETELY to slide the door to the right to gain access to the upside down cartridge. If your cargo area is full, I dont think you will have enough room. With our changer, open the cabinet, and eject the cartridge in less than 5 seconds!

 

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