DIY: Mercedes GL320 X164 Stereo Amplifier replacement. :: OM642 GL350 GL550

DIY How-TO video to replace the stereo amplifier in an x164/GL Mercedes (2008 Gl320 CDI)
The radio stopped working so I fixed it. This OM642 diesel Mercedes has been a good car for us with a few minor repairs every so often. This round we had to replace the Stereo Amplifier.
just a few hours in the shop and we got it taken care of.
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00:00 INTRO
00:20 Problem Description
01:43 OBD Scan code scan
02:12 locate the Amplifier
02:15 Remove Front seat
05:12 Remove trim pieces
07:00 Pull Up carpet
07:50 Remove plastic cover
09:21 Draining Water problem
10:46 Remove Amplifier
11:54 New Amplifier
13:00 Testing The new Amp
14:11 Flashing Tape
18:13 Water Shroud
18:52 Reinstall
20:29 Sign off and outro
21:42 Reassembly
27:02 Reinstall front seat
31:00 Clear SRS AirBag Codes
33:02 Finished

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