I was woundering if anyone has installed a Z2 in a 2001 ML320 with Bose but without the navi but the factory deck is he same size as the one with the navi? I checked on crutchfield and they said it wont fit but i remember seeing one on a Benz forum a while back with a Z2 installed. So basically i am trying to see if the Z2 will fit in my car and how hard is it to install?
Not a Z2 but I have installed a D3 in one before. It fits fine. Took some time getting it lined up and mounted the way I wanted it to though. JT
Not an ML but I just got a Z1 installed on a C class. With steering wheel controls (adapter from EU).
That install looks great! How did you mount the D3 to the dash? Did you have to take the dash out? If so, any tips on dash removal would be helpful. Thanks!
I am trying to install an HD1BT on my ML (2003). I will let you know how I get on. Also, if you manage to get any further information, please let me know.
As far as I know, there should be no need to take out anything but the existing cd player/cassette player and the glove box. Though, someone told me that if the glove box doesnt come out easily, the wooden cover would need to come out also.
I ended up using the Pioneer double din kit. part number adt-something. It retails for $39.99 but i got it for 24.99 at a local car audio shop.
It sticks out about .5" but looks clean and secures the radio in the dash. There are no brackets for the ml320 so I had to ghetto rig a mount(aka wood and electric tape). I may try to flush it down the road but works well for now.
looks nice. For the wiring, did you have to make any modifications or you just used the ISO connector as it is?? Any information would be appreciated.
Rob
I used the metra harness 70-1786.
http://www.installer.com/item/display_i ... it=70-1786
It wires up like a normal harness but does not connect the 4 speaker wires as it uses the rca outputs to integrate into the bose system. Very quick and simple. You will also need an antenna adapter. with the proper harness and pioneer double din dash kit, it installs like any other aftermarket radio. hope that helps.
If your installing the Z2 (not sure if its the same with all navi's) you have to remember there is a speed sensing wire that needs to be installed for the navi to work. I had to run it the back of my speedo cluster and find the right wire to tap into (in my 04 Jetta).
I think the speed sensing wire is already connected to the ISO connector in the ML, isnt it?
No, the VSS and reverse wire are not integrated into the metra harness however the wires are behind the radio. so no need digging behind the cluster. You will notice 3 sets of plugs and 2 will plug into the metra harness. the third plug will remain disconnected however the vss and reverse wires are in that plug so you will have to tap into them. i think the vss is blue. a quick search with give u the correct colors. keep us posted on teh install.
No, the VSS and reverse wire are not integrated into the metra harness however the wires are behind the radio. so no need digging behind the cluster.
Must be nice 
Hello,
Are you talking about the three metra harnesses shown here:
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/MY2000_MCS_pins.html
In that figure, A & B form the ISO connector that connects to the Z1 (HD1BT in my case, the european version of the Z1). In this case, you get them readily available for the Z1 power harness.
Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks
The metra harness I used only had 2 plugs (A+
. The US ml320 may be different from the European version. The reverse and VSS wires are in the unused plug.
Yeah, since the ML320 is available with OEM navi, all the wires are integrated into the factory radio harness.