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Mercedes-Benz Amplifier Locations

1981-1991 S-Class Cruise
Amplifier Location (126 Chassis)
126 Location Description:
These units are located to the left
of the brake pedal assembly.
Photo on the left is take from a
1982 300SD with the cruise unit
removed. The cruise unit sits
inside the red circle. In later
models you might find some duct
work in the way. Most cases you
can remove this duct work without
problems as it is just force-fit into
its two connection points.

126 Removal Tip:

Remove the 10 mm bolt that is
holding the bracket in place. This
will be much easier than
attempting to get a screw driver in
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the Phillips head screws.

Note on 1985+ Cars

On cars made after 1985, the
amplifier is much easier to remove.
You do not need to remove the
whole bracket. There is a clip on
the front edge of the cruise
amplifier (closest to your seat) that
can be removed allowing the
amplifier to be dismounted. Left is
a photo of the bracket and clip.

1986-1995 E-Class Cruise

Amplifier Location (124 Chassis) !
124 Location Description:

You'll first have to remove the

driver's side lower dash piece. The
124's cruise control is located just
to the left of the steering column. It
is mounted on a bracket which is
held in by two bolts (indicated by
the blue lines in the photo. Once
you remove these bolts you'll be
able to access the amplifier easily.
Note that the cruise controls that I
service might not be installed on
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 all models. Around 1993 Mercedes
switched to a different
engine management system and
some cars cruise control were
routed to it (typically
300/400/500E). If you are in
doubt, drop me an email with your
VIN and I can check for you.

1984-1993 190E Series Cruise

Amplifier Location (201 Chassis)

201 Location Description

The 190E/D's cruise unit is, by far,
one of the easier units to access.
Across all years and models the
cruise amplifier is located in the
passenger side foot well.Simply
remove the passenger side floor
matting. Remove the plastic panel at
the passenger's feet and that silver
aluminum box is the cruise unit.

On early models (pre 1989) the

cruise control amplifier is reverse
LATE MODEL LOCATION (FROM ~1989)
mounted to the metal panel shown in
the top left photo. Amplifier removal
requires that the entire plate be
unbolted and removed. Phillips heat
screws hold the amplifier in place
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On the late models (1989+) the

amplifier can be removed without
having to remove the metal panel.

1971-1989 SL/SLC Roadster

Series Cruise Amplifier Location
(R107 Chassis)

107 Location Description:

The 107 chassis cars amplifier is

located just to the left of the brake
pedal assembly. Its best removed
by taking out the 10mm bolt that
holds the bracket to the pedal
assembly. It is similar to the 126
and 123 chassis locations.
Unfortunately I do not have a
picture of this area yet. Hopefully
the 123 and 126 photos will be of
assistance.

1990-1995 SL Roadster Series

Cruise Amplifier Location (R129
Chassis)

129 Location Description:

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 The early 129 roasters have their
amplifier installed in a box that is
located on the passenger side of
the engine bay. Click the image on
the left to open a larger image.
The module is in at the left most
side of the box.

There is a black cover on top of

the box, once opened it should
reveal a number of modules, one
of which is the 007 type plastic
housing cruise control unit.

1975-1986 123 Chassis Cruise

Amplifier Location (123 Chassis)

123 Location Description:

The 123 chassis cars amplifier is

located just to the left of the brake
pedal assembly. Its best removed
by taking out the 10mm bolt that
holds the bracket to the pedal
assembly. The photo on the left is
from a 123 300TD station wagon.
But I think its similar for all the 123
chassis cars.
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