Mercedes W166 ML conversion to GLE dashboard and AMG cluser retrofit. Interior upgrade. Part 3

[@Rkhoi]

I've owned many Mercedes Benz models and couple of Porsches in the past 20 years and have worked or have "tried" to work on many of them and can say you are a genius , very knowledgeable and ballsy haha, keep it up!!!!

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million.

[@Kittyfh4]

Chris, I cant wait to get the Ambient lighting kit i ordered from you. After that is the steering wheel, fender flares, the rear diffuser and steering wheel. Man keep up the good stuff

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx..And thanx for the support.

[@joea1746]

Chris I really enjoy watching your videos. Sometimes I think you must have worked at a Mercedes-Benz assembly plant. Because you make it look so easy doing these retrofit upgrades. 😀

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million and love your support. But this is a low record..500 views in 24 hours. I cant keep doin this channel if intrest is this low and It just gets worse after every upload. And KZbins new algorythm is killing the channel after 7 years online it just gets worse instead of better. Almost 7000 subs.And where are the views?

[@joea1746]

@@CKMCardesign that's unfortunate viewers not taking advantage because your providing excellent ideals how to improve the look and still maintain integrity of a Mercedes-Benz.

[@raypinalooculto6217]

You are the greatest! You are my inspiration great job it looks very nice I own an a 14 ML63 did some upgrade but you do magic !!

[@CKMCardesign]

Super thanx. That inspires me. More videos soon.

[@yecuzz]

First! Stunning job man!

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million. If I just could get some more views as well. :(

[@MrPolanka64]

Let me tell you You’re a Master Genius 👌🏻

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million.

[@wxbgt01]

I'm amazed. You went as far as installing AMG gages and switched the screen to AMG. I thought if you switched the screen that sometimes you would lose the screen on the COMAND unit.

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million.

[@rxlo1062]

Looks amazing 👍

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million.

[@silvianenova6455]

I am impressed. You replacement standart ML350 of the dashboard with AMG GLE63. Everything works well? Does it display speed and revs correctly?

[@CKMCardesign]

100% of course. Yes of course.

[@gtw22]

Very good job! Hello from Russia ;)

[@CKMCardesign]

Hello and thank you so much and welcome to my channel..

[@pattern_666]

Honestly very entertaining, thanks man for this video, I needed 👍

[@CKMCardesign]

Thank you very much.

[@SM-1010]

They both are beautiful

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx.

[@theplug4981]

Gle interiors always look crap to me. Every other class looks better

[@CKMCardesign]

I agree but i think i sorted that out in this one! Video on it soon!

[@theplug4981]

@@CKMCardesign its impressive that you're able to do all this by yourself. Too many wires

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million!

[@coldboltz7390]

Wow amazing

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million.

[@shannons1886]

Wow, really impressive. Are dash swaps generally this straight forward in mb? Would G63 dash swap into a G55? 🤔

[@CKMCardesign]

Yes of course.

[@Ygglur]

Grymt bra jobbat.

[@CKMCardesign]

Thank you SO MUCH!!!

[@danielsawicki4529]

What about plugs? Suitable fron GLE or do you need to remake the cables? I am talking about the cluster and the lever under the steering wheel😀 Big thanks!

[@CKMCardesign]

Plugnplay

[@danielsawicki4529]

@@CKMCardesign Thank you! I'm asking because i got first version... This black and white without colour and I want to change to colour one😀

[@CKMCardesign]

@@danielsawicki4529 Just needs alot of codings done.

[@MrWarby1985]

Awesome job Chris!! Is the cluster from a gle63? Top job

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million and love your support. But this is a low record..500 views in 24 hours. I cant keep doin this channel if intrest is this low!!!! It just gets worse after every upload. And KZbins new algorythm is killing the channel after 7 years online. Yes its used from a GLE63.

[@pepecarballopepe]

Do you know if I can put memories in my seats ? I've got w166 gle 2016 (Spain). Thank you for your videos

[@CKMCardesign]

Yes you can.

[@pepecarballopepe]

@@CKMCardesign do you have the tutorial to do It?

[@CKMCardesign]

@@pepecarballopepe Sorry no. You need new seat modules and door panel buttons.

[@pepecarballopepe]

@@CKMCardesign ok, I understand. Is the seat module in the door ? Do you think It is easy to do? Sorry about my english.

[@carlplz00001]

Nice job 👍🏼

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx

[@ginaswann9983]

I can make my 2015 w 166 an amg!?! Holly! But I have to my steering wheel😬😂 That's amazing looking!

[@CKMCardesign]

Thank you.

[@lilwassabi8158]

I do not have the confidence to adjust my interior like that

[@CKMCardesign]

Its just a car. ;)

[@mohaexpress792]

Big fan. Could you let me know where u got the dashboard and screen aswell

[@CKMCardesign]

Both avalible on my site.

[@oyibofriday6137]

@@CKMCardesign what is the name of ur site

[@MrArmiani]

Hi Chris good work, impressive! I have 2014 W166 and want to remove the dashboard and put a stitched leather on it. I don't know haw to remove the dashboard. Do you have or maybe sent me a video with the instructions of removing it. Thank you

[@jacktripper8726]

*Serious question* I have 02 cl500 Mercedes. How much you charge to swap for 2015 Mercedes dashboard?

[@ethan_hsv62l]

My parents ML has a leather dashboard. Was that an option?

[@CKMCardesign]

Oh yes.

[@ethan_hsv62l]

CKMCardesign oh ok. Cool

[@yazz2850]

Bra Jobbat!

[@CKMCardesign]

Tusen tack.

[@Geoblek1]

Lovely, will this fit a 2011 ML350 ? And can you put a link to get it

[@CKMCardesign]

2011? W164?

[@alaapsikander]

Great work! So amazed by your precision and Quality control. I'm trying to find an Upgrade just like yours but for a GL350 to GLS350d or GLS63 AMG Interior kit. I couldnt find it anywhere, please do help!🙏🏼

[@CKMCardesign]

Its listed on my site.

[@punisherfactory6228]

Good change

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx

[@pauljohn9972]

Hi. On your clock cluster swap over did you have to have the clocks reprogrammed ? Or was it a plug in and play, also what about the mileage?

[@CKMCardesign]

Of course. All coded.

[@Leslie-jy1ei]

Hello，may I ask you，my boss dismantled the dashboard and Air-conditioning wind box to replace evaporator , then installed everything , acc ok , but the car cannot ignition , what's problem? Thank you. My english too bad, sorry. I'm Taiwanese.

[@CKMCardesign]

Must be a lose cable or conector somewhere.

[@Leslie-jy1ei]

It's too silly,that my colleague dismantled the start motor,(to dismantled compressor)he forgets to replace the negative wire. thank you very much.

[@CKMCardesign]

@@Leslie-jy1ei Welcome..

[@BiLoSellHigh]

Hi , to swap the cluster out does the steering wheel / column needs to be removed or just the trimming around the gauge cluster ? Thank you

[@CKMCardesign]

Just the trim.

[@rsx2k2]

Do you know what would it’ll take to do a swap for the S63 from ‘15 converted to ‘19 S63? Does the headlights also need to be swapped. Or can you still use the ‘15 headlights?

[@CKMCardesign]

You need S65 kit, Taillights and headlights with converter kit and cables.

[@rsx2k2]

CKMCardesign do you sell the headlights cables?

[@CKMCardesign]

@@rsx2k2 Of course. Have it all.

[@rsx2k2]

CKMCardesign link to headlight converter kit please?

[@CKMCardesign]

@@rsx2k2 Not added it to site yet.

[@CDPAutos555]

Nice video ❤ but I want to ask if you had to program the instrument cluster of the GL to the ML ?

[@CKMCardesign]

Of course.

[@skumbaking6950]

Hi, love the work. How much did this cost? 😁😁😁

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx.. Dash only?

[@alvianramadhitya6965]

@@CKMCardesign yes how much ?

[@CKMCardesign]

@@alvianramadhitya6965 Please see site where its listed.

[@roe20111]

Very nice! I have night vision. if I change will night vision still work on navigation system?

[@CKMCardesign]

Of course.

[@minhly6387]

Wicked man

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx I guess. ;)

[@davidtapia192]

Looks good! Is that process possible in a w212 prefacelift?

[@CKMCardesign]

How you mean? W212 had the same look all years.

[@davidtapia192]

@@CKMCardesign lol yeah but I mean the clock in the middle and the new command and instrument cluster. I guess that all of this needs some programming but it seems pretty nice. Great job

[@CKMCardesign]

@@davidtapia192 No codings needed. This will come in videos soon since I am also doin a W207 project now.

[@sherbet24]

What about your costs? How many hours of demontage and rebuilding? Masterwork btw

[@CKMCardesign]

Oh very hard to determan. Thanx a million.

[@krilat2482]

fyFAN va snyggt! Bra jobbat Prenumererar👌

[@CKMCardesign]

Tusen tack.

[@dariusphotography865]

Hi CKMCardesign I have question where did You buy this dashboard panel ? Thank You

[@CKMCardesign]

Listed on my site.

[@SEGADORESDEVIDA]

@@CKMCardesign I live in Georgia what should I expect to pay if I wanted it done?

[@CKMCardesign]

@@SEGADORESDEVIDA Hard to say....

[@lukabolic7408]

Hello, can I just put the new steering wheel in the ML from the GLE and do i need a new steering column or it will fit on the old one? Great videos!

[@CKMCardesign]

You just need the corect wheel and airbag.

[@lukabolic7408]

Thanks!

[@medveds1]

Hi can you please tell me if there is a kit that converts a standard w166 to the off road option package?

[@CKMCardesign]

No kits.

[@mthobisisikhakhane5305]

Hi, I have 2012 gl450, that I want to upgrade dash & steering wheel, what model style that may feet this car? I also have 2006 Mercedes E500, that I would love to upgrade too, please help the recommendation and where to find these upgrades and place that they can do this job for me . Thank you

[@maximus5384]

Hi loving the vids on this. I've just bought a 2013 ML w166 and although I love it the interior looks tired. I'd love to do this to mine. Can I please ask - did u buy all the gle kit from brand new or did you get salvage? Are you able to say what the build has cost?

[@CKMCardesign]

Salvage. Have a few of them on my site.

[@princeemmy2132]

How much will this cost me, I have 2014 ml 350 and will like to upgrade to this

[@CKMCardesign]

See site for the parts.

[@princeemmy2132]

@@CKMCardesign can you send me the website

[@HamadAlshmrii]

hello chris can u do video, how do I buy all the pieces from the site, and what are the names of the pieces please???

[@reysuayan121]

The cost to buy those parts and to convert the ML to a GLE is probably insane. It's better to just sell the ML and buy a real GLE in my opinion.

[@CKMCardesign]

And you think that was the case all these years ago?

[@corylanier]

Chris -- do you have to remove the steering wheel to replace the dash? Or did you do so just to make it easier? Thanks!

[@CKMCardesign]

Just to make it easier.

[@khums1294]

hi. nice job. Pleases help me, what else needs to be done if i want to upgrade just the top dashboard and if resources allow, the console. please list for me all things that make it possible to achieve these upgrades. thank you!

[@CKMCardesign]

Email me..

[@khums1294]

Good morning! Your email please

[@CKMCardesign]

@@khums1294 [e-mail]

[@khums1294]

Ta!!

[@melodymarcel5635]

Can my 2014 GL450 be upgraded to 2018 GLS 63amg, if yes, can you do a video on that am a Nigerian

[@CKMCardesign]

Its pretty identical to these videos.

[@victorgold4735]

Just tell me please how do you fix the driver seat sqeaking plastic under the seat

[@CKMCardesign]

No clue without havíng it in front of me.

[@minhducpham4567]

CKMCardesign where are you from ?

[@aleksandaraleksandrov9179]

Hello there, can you tell me if I want to switch my w166 steering wheel (same as the one on the video, with vibration and auto parking) with the w166 facelift wheel (which is used in the GLE,GLC 2015 without the touchscreen buttons), can it be done without coding and buying the console behind it ?

[@CKMCardesign]

Not for vibration. Then you need our PnP wheels.

[@foxtan7663]

i have ml350 2012 .i need push to start button then i orderd it on ebay but they didnt work ? may you know to help ? thanks

[@CKMCardesign]

You need a hole new keyless system for that of course.

[@foxtan7663]

@@CKMCardesign yes . Do u know how or which way i can do better ?

[@CKMCardesign]

@@foxtan7663 Only by replacing alot of parts and then codng the car.

[@foxtan7663]

@@CKMCardesign ok . So how can i do that by myself or where i order it

[@TimothyArmstrongamblixVR]

@@foxtan7663 Unfortunately you can't do that yourself. It would be cheaper to sell yours and buy one that already has MBZ KEYLESS-GO system installed. I have a 2012 ML350 and already looked EXTENSIVELY into this.

[@angrycatowner]

IN the factory, a single robot will install the complete dashboard assembly in one fell swoop. Why can't you do the same?

[@deniss8844]

Why from tan to black?? For wot? Wai?

[@CKMCardesign]

As we say. We like 2 tone interiors.

[@VidalLegend]

Hey Chris, Just seen this video. Amazing. I really want to buy a G wagon, an older model 2007, and upgrade the dashboard to 2015. Do you think this is possible? By the way, you may want to launch a consulting service, people subscribe to your platform for an annual fee and get access to you. Ask questions, support through individuals who may be attempting their own retrofit after watching yours. I would definately pay.

[@CKMCardesign]

Of course not. I usaly do it for free.

[@VidalLegend]

@@CKMCardesign Thats very nice of you. Can you assist with my question on the Gwagon dash board upgrade?

[@CKMCardesign]

@@VidalLegend Mail me

[@lsjess4147]

Is there away to hack the cluster to use on any car

[@ervinmma]

Big like from me

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million.

[@babahomesbabahomes-ft1xe]

Hi where we can buy this new dashboard please guide me

[@CKMCardesign]

My website.

[@victorcigars]

Do it for a g wagon !!

[@CKMCardesign]

Need one then.

[@Rambacy]

How much used panel cost and do I need anything extra to change my old one W166 ? Also touch screen do I need preprogram something or just plug and play?

[@CKMCardesign]

I have a used panel on my site. For touchscreen you need no codings.

[@aidzbruhh]

Can you replace just the upper dashboard without removing anything else?

[@CKMCardesign]

No

[@shittukola9448]

Hello does this have an ambient light? I have a 2018 gle 4matic and was confused about accessing the ambient light from vehicle settings

[@CKMCardesign]

Yes! ? It was an extra option for the W166.

[@melodymarcel5635]

Where do i buy the complete dashboard kit, and how much is it??

[@CKMCardesign]

I have one on my site...

[@issergriffinbiursinaga5166]

Do you have for the RHD?

[@CKMCardesign]

@@issergriffinbiursinaga5166 I can find one..But check Ebay.co.uk

[@chijiokejude7119]

Hi, where can i buy the gle350 complete dashboard, i want to upgrade my w166 ml350 dashboard to gle350 version as you did in this video ?

[@CKMCardesign]

On my site.

[@chijiokejude7119]

@@CKMCardesign thanks

[@chiemekaokoro4505]

Can this cluster fit any Mercedes ml350 and is it plug and play? Would I also get that same digital look? I have a 2012 ml 350 with the old style cluster and am looking to upgrade

[@CKMCardesign]

Yes. Of course not. Needs codings. digital look?

[@williamagoha5216]

Is it possible to upgrade the center console as well?

[@CKMCardesign]

Yes so I did on the white one.

[@Marcothemillionaire]

I wanna see facelift on 2019 gle amc to 2020 gle amc dashboard flat lcd

[@aakinwole]

Didnt change the steering wheel?

[@CKMCardesign]

Upcoming video.

[@robertomarco474]

Hi I have a 2015 mercedes-benz Glk do you have any interior upgrade for it that includes ambient lights

[@CKMCardesign]

Yes we have. Email me.

[@robertomarco474]

@@CKMCardesign oh that's great... Can't seem to find a way to get your email

[@CKMCardesign]

@@robertomarco474 Its in profile. [e-mail]

[@AxelAFK]

i think subscribig is gonna be worth :D

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million...

[@salam_]

I want to see one for a g wagon

[@CKMCardesign]

OK

[@ivandeprada9790]

Wher did you get the leather stiched bottom compartmenta for the dashbord i cant see it on your website

[@CKMCardesign]

Dont have any.

[@mikegarcia6881]

Do you have a new dashboard for a 2015 G-Wagon to look more like a 2019 dashboard?

[@CKMCardesign]

Sorry no.

[@mikegarcia6881]

@@CKMCardesign any plans to do so? I’m thinking the larger screen , steering wheel and maybe the console.

[@CKMCardesign]

@@mikegarcia6881 Have no g-wagen.

[@gogasokhadze225]

nice

[@CKMCardesign]

Thank you.

[@sirtony4pf]

Can you take the dashboard from any gle?

[@CKMCardesign]

Yes

[@petritmenxhiqi326]

Will this work for a w164? At least what steering wheel would fit a W164?

[@CKMCardesign]

Of course not. THe wheels listed on site only.

[@petritmenxhiqi326]

@@CKMCardesign thank you !!

[@alisaeed9673]

Everything is plug and play or you did programming?

[@CKMCardesign]

Needs tons of codings

[@alisaeed9673]

Can’t find place who can code in USA Louisiana ,do you know what kind of tool can code ? Maybe I can try to do myself Thanks in advance

[@CKMCardesign]

@@alisaeed9673 Mercedes Star Diagnose with Vediamo.

[@bk7med]

Hi i have gls350 and i want to do the 320km on it its gona work or not because i have 6 and 260 and. I want to turn it to 8 and 320

[@CKMCardesign]

RPM would show wrong then. Only work on petrol cars.

[@bk7med]

@@CKMCardesign i have gls 350 brabus d6s diesel car

[@bk7med]

@@CKMCardesigni gonna work on my gls350d

[@dkuhd1341]

i have GLE Coupe 2017 , do u think the new GLE Coupe 2021 dashbord will fit mine ? the tablet

[@CKMCardesign]

Of course not

[@tecchannel5878]

Would love to work with you I really love what you do

[@CKMCardesign]

Thanx a million. Work with me how you mean?

[@tecchannel5878]

Helping you in your workshop to fix cars

[@tecchannel5878]

@@CKMCardesign I want to be assisting you in fixing cars

[@CKMCardesign]

@@tecchannel5878 Haha..I understand..

[@tecchannel5878]

@@CKMCardesign please can you grant my request

[@sultanalfalasi6600]

I wanna ask u something, i have a cls63 2013 and i want to try something new i want to use the 2020 interior will it fit the car ?

[@CKMCardesign]

No..Wrong data protocols on all electronics.

[@ammoreload4439]

Hands down what a great job. Do you sell the conversion parts? Im thinking of doing my e63 w212 to facelift what will I need to change on exterior parts? And did you had to get things coded in such as new headlights? Keep up the good work.

[@CKMCardesign]

All on website. See the W212 videos on it.

[@jonathanramos9993]

Would that cluster be compatible with a w164?

[@jonathanramos9993]

2006 m1350?

[@CKMCardesign]

@@jonathanramos9993 Sorry no.

[@TheRiz1984]

plz where can i buy the parts

[@CKMCardesign]

On my site. www.ckmcardesign.com

[@tygerwoodz22]

How much does this cost ? Where can i buy this upgrade from ?

[@CKMCardesign]

Dismamtler! Ebay!

[@Niles-Guy]

Come to America so you can convert my ML W166 please 😉

[@CKMCardesign]

Would love to...

[@TexasBroskiActual]

Niles Guy I would take my GL450 straight to you!!!

[@MrArmiani]

Hi man, very good job, congratulation on your update!! I have 2014 ML with AMG pack but want to install the MB text dashboard. Would you know where I can get the MB text dash? Just want to change the old plastic dash Thank you. Mine has no HK stereo do you know is there a way to replace the base stereo with HK?

[@CKMCardesign]

Text??

[@vinayak4859]

Is there an kits for gl w164 to look newer

[@CKMCardesign]

No!

[@vinayak4859]

@@CKMCardesign ohh

[@zihe218]

great great

[@eugenneagu6818]

Buna ziua sunt un abonat al canalului si as dorii sa va intreb daca la un mercerdes ml w166 din 2012 se poate monta un nou bord cu dispay BMUX multumesc.

[@marveldisney9955]

Nu vezi ca omu e din america si nu este roman ? :))

[@eugenneagu6818]

@@marveldisney9955 Este din Suedia si mi-a raspuns, nu aveam nevoie de remarca dumneavoastra

[@RussianShark07]

Vad gör du av med de delarna som byts ut ? :)

[@CKMCardesign]

Säljer på sidan eller har kvar på lager. Nått du behöver?

[@720pwn]

How did you get needle sweep?

[@CKMCardesign]

Meaning?

[@akshatrajan]

@@CKMCardesign I think they are talking about 09:45

[@CKMCardesign]

It is like that on w166

[@danyal2372]

I feel like there’s not much difference u should have changed the wheel as well , because it looks wierd with new screen and old wheel

[@CKMCardesign]

Watch upcomming videos. Of course the wheel is changed.

[@danyal2372]

CKMCardesign oh ok I didn’t realise , as this was just on my recommendation, so I’m new

[@CKMCardesign]

@@danyal2372 Welcome.

[@danyal2372]

CKMCardesign thank u , it’s tucking 8:20 am and I need to go school now so 🤙🏽💧

[@ahmedkassab2036]

Can this be done to a 2014 gl350?

[@CKMCardesign]

Of course

[@yongkahneville1164]

Where are you located?

[@CKMCardesign]

Sweden

[@juanda_martinez1614]

good morning my friend how much you sell me the foot that I need to change it because it shocks me and the co-pilot's bag explodes where I can buy the package of the bompers or defenses like the ones he put on this 350 ml and red yala mine is 250 cdi I'm in Colombia but I have family in NY Miami thanks for your collaboration and response

[@CKMCardesign]

www.ckmcardesign.com

[@JohanMartinez-bv9yt]

Buen día que año es necesito la parte superior que cambio véndame la

[@gerech9291]

I've been wanting to update my speedometer cluster of my 2012 to the newer model speedometer. My 2012 has the b/w pixeled screen and I really like the new lcd's ones. I have not done it since I have read that has to be done at the dealership ( circa $1500.00 for speedometer and program) to reprogram the proper mileage and controls. Is this true or is the screen going to be updated by the computer instead? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated

[@CKMCardesign]

Mail me.. [e-mail]