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| Motorola IHF 1000 UIM module installed on ashtray cover I am in the process of installing the IHF 1000 kit into my 2005 E500. Actually, I am all but finished. The only step remaining is to attach the mute lead. I thought I would share the approach I used for installing the User Interface Module. I removed the ashtray cover, cut a hole in it, and mounted the UIM to the center of the cover. I had to disassemble the UIM in order to get the cable through the holes in the ashtray cover and the ashtray housing. I am embarrassed to say that my first attempt at installing the UIM did not meet with complete success. I mounted it too high and the main switch button in the center of the module was being engaged by the CD disc changer whenever the ashtray cover was opened. I had to enlarge the hole and move the UIM lower. This installation is destructive to the ashtray cover which can be replaced for about $130. If I ever remove the switch I will probably cover the hole with an MB logo from a key chain or use some similar decoration. (DSC02487s.jpg) (DSC02492s.jpg) (DSC02493s.jpg) (DSC02512s.jpg) Attachments ----------------  DSC02487s.jpg (36KB - 2 downloads) DSC02492s.jpg (33KB - 2 downloads) DSC02493s.jpg (42KB - 6 downloads) DSC02512s.jpg (41KB - 1 downloads) | ||
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| Marsden Classic MB Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Capital City USA Vehicle(s): Mercedes-Benz  | RE: Motorola IHF 1000 UIM module installed on ashtray cover Wow. Not bad at all! Takes some nerve to install right in the curved wooden cover too. OTOH, only $130 huh | |
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| Marsden Classic MB Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Capital City USA Vehicle(s): Mercedes-Benz | ||
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| Re: Motorola IHF 1000 UIM module installed on ashtray cover Originally I hoped to install the UIM without the bottom half. Unfortunately, the bottom have includes the hinge pins for the switches on either side of the UIM. I took a few photos with my cell phone. Fortunately, unless you are a Cocker Spaniel sitting in the passenger foot well, you really do not get a "sideview" of the UIM. I included a photo showing the cable loop and routing inside the ashtray. I intend to secure the cable to the inner back edge and top of the ashtray. AsianML - 4/23/2006 9:16 PM Wow! That's awesome! Can you take a side shot just so we can see how 'integrated' it looks? And why the heck did you take a pic with it in "drive". Hopefully, you weren't actually driving while taking a picture! (04-24-06_1831.jpg) (04-24-06_1919.jpg) (04-24-06_1921.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 04-24-06_1831.jpg (33KB - 2 downloads) 04-24-06_1919.jpg (10KB - 1 downloads) 04-24-06_1921.jpg (12KB - 1 downloads) | ||
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