Fitment notes: AGM battery required for start-stop system; located under passenger seat
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Every control module on the 2019-2026 Mercedes-Benz G400d W463 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
4MATIC Control Unit (4M)3.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transfer case, integrated with transfer case assembly
🔧 Xentry Diagnostics + SCN online
⚠️ Controls all-wheel drive system. Requires transfer case removal for access. VIN-locked with SCN coding.
Transmission Control Unit (TCU)2.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Transmission bell housing, driver side
🔧 Xentry Diagnostics + SCN online
⚠️ 9G-TRONIC transmission. Requires transmission fluid drain for access. VIN-locked with SCN coding mandatory.
Climate Control Unit (CCU)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind center dashboard, above transmission tunnel
🔧 Xentry Diagnostics
⚠️ Requires dashboard partial disassembly. Coding for dual-zone or rear climate options.
Electric Power Steering Control Unit (EPS)1.8 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column, below instrument panel
🔧 Xentry Diagnostics + SCN online
⚠️ VIN-locked. Steering angle sensor calibration required after replacement.
⚠️ Separate module per seat. Coding for memory, heating, ventilation options. Aftermarket tools can handle basic coding.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G400d W463 2.9L I6 Diesel OM656 and can vary by trim.
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