Removal
1. Remove the seal from the side footwell trim.
2. Use a small screwdriver to pry up the plug on the side trim of the footwell and unscrew the screw underneath.
3. Use a plastic wedge to pry up the side trim of the footwell and remove it.
4. Unscrew the screw located under the trim that secures the lower instrument panel trim.
5. Remove the headlight leveling adjuster 1 by prying it off with a plastic wedge (see illustration).
6. Remove the light switch cover 2 using a suitable wire loop. Secure the loop near the rotary light switch at position 4, which corresponds to about three o'clock on the dial (see illustration 13.5). The cover can also be removed using a plastic wedge 5 (see illustration 13.5).
7. Disconnect the air duct cover by moving it to the left, carefully pressing the stop tabs 6 (see illustration).
Please note! In the illustration, the air duct cover has already been removed.
8. Unscrew the two screws 7 and lower the lower instrument panel trim until the light switch multi-pin plug can be disconnected (see illustration 13.7).
9. Remove the clamp from the diagnostic plug and disconnect it.
10. Unscrew bolt 8 securing the hood opening handle and remove the handle (see illustration).
11. Release the wire from the guide and remove the cover.
(Text republished from the website: «MercedesMan»)
The installation of the overlay is carried out in the reverse order of removal.