I was thinking about new radios lately and I had a wild idea about getting a unit with a screen that flips up. My only reservation about this is that the screen would cover the climate control and I would have to close it every time I wanted to make an adjustment.

Since the climate control and the radio are both held in the same way, would it be possible to swap them? That way, the radio screen would only cover the hazard button, the headrests and the door lock button.

Thanks.

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

yes, though the flip of screen on the single DIN would cover the vents. other
owners have posted this position change on mbworld. you may want to search
the AUDIO forum on this site as well

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-- raymond~
47º 34'N 122º 18'W

When I put my E420 instrument panel back together after replacing the evaporator, I accidentally swapped the stereo and the CCU. The CCU was much shallower, and fit into the stereo position just fine. The stereo did not fit as well, because the antenna connector hit in back. I think it clicked into position, but jut out a bit. The antenna connection was flaky even after I put them into their proper slots.

I think you'd have to compare the depth of your new unit to your original to make sure there is room. The wires will certainly reach, though.

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2000 GMC Jimmy 198K Gone to Boneyard
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When I put my E420 instrument panel back together after replacing the evaporator, I accidentally swapped the stereo and the CCU. The CCU was much shallower, and fit into the stereo position just fine. The stereo did not fit as well, because the antenna connector hit in back. I think it clicked into position, but jut out a bit. The antenna connection was flaky even after I put them into their proper slots.

I think you'd have to compare the depth of your new unit to your original to make sure there is room. The wires will certainly reach, though.

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1996 C280 289K Traded
1997 E420 167K Traded
2001 S430 240K Traded
2010 E550 4matic 80K
2000 GMC Jimmy 198K Gone to Boneyard
2003 Camry LE 196K
2011 Mazda3 i Sport 31K

good caution. you were still running with the OE head unit, I am assuming?

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-- raymond~
47º 34'N 122º 18'W

Yes, factory head unit.

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1996 C280 289K Traded
1997 E420 167K Traded
2001 S430 240K Traded
2010 E550 4matic 80K
2000 GMC Jimmy 198K Gone to Boneyard
2003 Camry LE 196K
2011 Mazda3 i Sport 31K

Thanks for the replies. This gives me a little hope for some options.

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

You can also move the HVAC control to behind the bin door above the ash tray. Then you can install a double din in place of the current radio and HVAC locations.

Mercedes Benz E320 w210 Double Din Modification ALPINE INE-S920HD Navigation AL & EDS AUTOSOUND LA - YouTube

They bought a double din trim piece. I think that you could modify the stock one if you have the right tools and skills. I have looked into this and have found that some head units come with a nice trim bezel that would hide any hack job looking work on the wood trim.

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Greg
2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic
2007 ML 320 CDI
2007 Leisure Travel Serenity
2006 Sprinter 432k
2005 E320 CDI
1998 SLK230 (teal)
1998 SLK230 (silver)
1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO
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1983 240D, on WVO
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1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO
1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO