How to remove wood trim around dashboard switches

MJTSEBE

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2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
300,000 MILES

My dashboard control switches are not working and I need to check for power to the Upper Control Module.

How do I remove the wood trim around this switches so I can access the module?

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Friday, June 5th, 2020 AT 4:23 AM

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DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

Yes, that piece of molding is removable. You will need to remove the glove box first. There are 2 nuts to be removed from the molding piece after glove box removed. Then use a soft wedge are something thin as to not damage the molding or dash to pop upward out of its socket the rest of the length. I've attached picture steps and directions below. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Friday, June 5th, 2020 AT 5:26 AM

MJTSEBE

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Thanks Danny L, I really appreciate your prompt response. Will try this method in the morning and let you know if I have succeeded.

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Friday, June 5th, 2020 AT 6:57 AM

DANNY L

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You're welcome.

Let us know how things turn out or if you have any further questions about this. Thanks again for using 2CarPros. Hope you will use us again in the future.

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Friday, June 5th, 2020 AT 11:18 AM

MJTSEBE

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Hi Danny L

As per discussion above, I did manage to remove the wood dashboard trim and access the Control Module but unfortunately am not sure how to test for power. Please advise on what to do next to make sure there is power on the Module. Thanks

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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 2:37 AM

DANNY L

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Hello again.

I've attached below the wiring diagram for the module. Do you have access to a test light or DVOM - digital-volt-ohm-meter? This is the wiring diagram. I've cut the picture into 3 pieces so you can view larger. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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