Fig. 4: Connecting Hand Held Tester Scan Tool To OBD-II Data Link Connector
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
TESTING
Starter malfunctions may cause a Di agnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to be stored in Motor Electronics
Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) sy stem. After repairs are completed check for and erase any DTCs stored in
(ME-SFI) system. See appropriate SE LF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If cause of
starter malfunction is not engine pe rformance related, replace starter.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
STARTER
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECT under
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
2. Remove nut (2) for inner fender. See Fig. 5
. Pull front and rear section of inner fender (1) downward.
Move inner fender away inward and downward. Pull toward outside over wheel. DO NOT damage fender
cutout or paint.
3. On vehicles with 112 engine, remove nut (6) at shield (5) of left engine mount and take out shield. See
Fig. 6
.
4. On all vehicles, disconnect circuit 30 (1) and circuit 50 (2) cables from starter. See Fig. 6
. Remove bolts
(3) for starter-to-crankcase. Take starter (M1) out to the side.
5. If replacing starter on vehicles with manual transmission, check ring gear at flywheel for wear and
damage. If replacing starter on vehicles with auto matic transmission, check ring gear on drive plate for
wear and damage. Repair or repl ace damaged parts as necessary.
6. To install, reverse removal proce dure. Replace bolts with locking splines, micro-encapsulated bolts and
self-locking nuts. Mating thread of mi cro-encapsulated bolts must be cleaned to remove all residue of old
bolt locking compound. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Connect
battery. See BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECTunder SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
NOTE: Numbers and letters in text refe
r to numbers and letters in figures.
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
2001-04 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Starters - 163 Chassis
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AR91.60-P-0660GH
Removing and installing airbag unit on steering wheel
27.2.01
MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
P91.60-2339-11
up to 31.08.01
1
Airbag unit
2
Bolts
4
Connector
P91.60-2340-05
as of 01.09.01
1
Airbag unit
3
Arresting mechanism
4
Connector
5
Connector
Remove/install
Danger!
Injury hazard
when performing test and
repair work on airbags and emergency
tensioning retractorsStore airbag unit with expulsion area on top,
do not subject to temperatures above 100 °C.
Interrupt power supply when working on such
units.
AS91.00-Z-0001-01A
Important instructions for performing repair,
body work and welding on vehicles with
airbag and emergency belt tensioner units
Models 129 as of 1.7.93, 163, 168, 170, 202
as of 1.7.93, 208, 210, 414, 638, 690.6, 901,
902, 903, 904, 905
Model 461 with engine 602.983
Model 463 up to 30.11.00
Model WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,
WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,
XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,
YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741
AH91.00-P-0002-01B
Legal provisions concerning handling and
storage of airbag and emergency tensioning
retractor units
Models 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211.004/ 006/ 016/ 061/
065/ 070, 215, 220, 230, 314, 316, 318, 414,
461, 463, 638, 668, 670, 690.6, 901, 902,
903, 904, 905, 950, 952, 953, 954, 970, 972,
974, 975, 976
Model WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,
WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,
XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,
YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741
AH91.00-P-0004-01A
o
Notes regarding the disposal of airbag and
belt tensioner units
All models
OS91.00-P-0001-01A
1
Separate ground cable of battery
AR54.10-P-0003A
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