Mercedes-Benz IL-CMD Installation Manual

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IL-CMD

Quick Start Installation Guide for Mercedes COMAND 2.0

Not for MCS or COMAND 2.5

Created October 10, 2015

Revised June 29, 2019

Introduction:

Just because you drive an older car does not mean you have to settle for old
technology. Mercedes Benz offers an optional 3.5mm AUX jack (in glove box)
which may be satisfactory to some, but for those with Apple latest products, this
jack just won’t cut it. Enter the iL-CMD. The iL-CMD replaces factory AUX jack
with Apple Lightning connector to play and charge any Apple Lightning device
including iPhone 5-X, iPod Touch (5G), iPod Nano(7G), iPad(4G), iPad Mini(1G),
iPad Mini with Retina etc. without sacrificing the look and feel of dashboard
components.

Installation:

Warning! This adapter replaces optional AUX jack in glove box or

prewiring for AUX (passenger side pillar)

Remove radio from dashboard to gain access to connectors. (Vehicle
specific radio removal instruction are not part of this guide, but may be
available upon request)

1. Disconnect 18-pin C2 plug from Radio by pushing lock down Tab (See

Fig. 2)

Fig. 1

Comand Radio Connectors

Fig. 2

C2 plug

2. Slide 18-pin contact carrier from housing (See Fig. 3)