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AR54.10-P-0005GH
Remove/install battery
23.3.00
MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
P54.10-2066-06
Right-hand drive vehicle shown
1
Ground line
2
Positive wire
3
Seal
4
Shield
5
Alternator line
6
Starter line
7
Brake booster line
8
Overflow hose
9
Control cable
10
Suction fan locking bracket
11
Bolt
12
Clamping wedge
13
Retaining bracket
G1 Battery
M13
Heating water circulation pump
Remove, Install
Danger!
Risk of explosion
from electrolytic gas.
Risk
of poisoning and irritation
if battery acid is
swallowed.
Risk of injury
through burns to
skin and eyes from battery acid or when
handling damaged lead-acid batteries
No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking.
Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and eye
protection. Pour battery electrolyte only into
suitable and appropriately marked containers.
AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
Notes on battery
All models
AH54.10-P-0001-01A
1
Turn ignition key to position "0"
to avoid fault codes.
2
Disconnect ground cable (1) from battery
To prevent unintended contact, insulate
the ground lead cable lug.
AR54.10-P-0003A
3
Remove protective shield at positive pole of
battery and remove all lines attached to
positive cable (2)
4
Disconnect positive cable (2) from the battery
(G1).
5
Remove seal (3) at shield (4)
6.1
Unscrew bolt for securing generator line to
shield
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
7
Slacken retaining clip at side of shield (4),
guide all lines through shield and lay to one
side
8.1
Detach coolant circulation pump (M13) from
shield
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
9
Remove cable strap at lines at side of shield
10
Detach overflow hose (8) and control cable
(9) at shield
11.1
Detach locking bracket of suction fan (10) at
the front from the shield and remove line from
shield
Only if fitted.
12
Unscrew bolt (11) at shield
*BA54.10-P-1002-01A
13
Remove clamping wedge (12) at retaining
bracket
14
Detach retaining bracket (13) by pressing
downwards
15
Detach and remove shield (4)
Rotate the shield forwards and move back
in order to loosen the front retaining lugs.
16
Remove battery (G1).
17.1
Dispose of battery
If battery is defective.
o
Dispose of battery
All models
OS54.10-P-0001-01Z
18
Install in the reverse order
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Battery
Number
Designation
Model
Series 163
BA54.10-P-1002-01A
Bolt of shield to body
Nm
20
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AR91.12-P-1100GH
Remove and install cover on bottom of rear seat
22.2.00
MODELS
163.136 /154 /172 as of 1.9.99,
163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175
P91.12-2189-09
Arrows
Pushing directions for releasing
the locating tabs
Remove
Risk of breakage! Carefully press covers off
with a short screwdriver or suitable long
wedges.
1
Remove rear cargo space floor flaps
See Operating Instructions
2Remove rear cover (A)
Pull front outer edges of the cover
upwards in order to release the locating tabs
(1). Press outer locating tabs (2) outwards. In
the center of the cover, press locating tab (3)
to the right and locating tab (4) forwards. In
order to release the locating tabs (5), press
the cover down and remove to the rear.
3
Remove curtain at front 40 % bench
4
Remove outer cover (B) from 40 % bench
Press the cover in and pull upwards at
locating tab (6). Pull outwards at locating tabs
(7, 8). Press the cover forwards in order to
release the locating tab (9). At locating tab
(10), press down with a long wedge between
the covers. Guide the cover past the lateral
curtain.
5
Remove inner cover (C) from 40 % bench
Pull the outer rear corners of the cover up
in order to release the rear locating tabs (11).
In order to release the locating tabs (12),
press the cover forwards and remove to the
front.
6
Remove curtain at front 60 % bench
7
Remove outer cover (D) from 60 % bench
Push locating tab (13) up and turn cover
out and up at locating tab (14). Pull outwards
at locating tabs (15). Press the cover
forwards in order to release the locating tabs
(16). At locating tab (17) press down with a
long wedge between the covers. Guide the
cover past the lateral curtain.
8
Remove inner cover (E) from 60 % bench
Press locating tabs (18) in. Pull the outer
rear corners of the cover up in order to
release the rear locating tabs (19). In order to
release the locating tabs (20), press the cover
forwards, rotate counterclockwise and remove
past the springs towards the rear.
Install
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9
Install inner cover (E) at 60 % bench
Insert cover past the springs from the rear
and rotate into position in a clockwise
direction. Insert locating tabs (19). Press the
front cover down and reset so that locating
tabs (20) engage. Press rear cover down until
locating tabs (18) engage.
10
Install outer cover (D) at 60 % bench
Guide the cover past the lateral curtain.
Insert locating tab (17), push front cover down
and reset so that locating tabs (16) engage.
Press the outer edge of the cover down and
insert lateral locating tabs (15). Raise rear
cover on the inside, press down until locating
tab (14) and rear locating tab (13) engage.
11
Install curtain at front 60 % bench
12
Install inner cover (C) at 40 % bench
Insert cover from the front and insert
locating tabs (11). Press the front cover down
and reset so that locating tabs (12) engage.
13
Install outer cover (B) at 40 % bench
Guide the cover past the lateral curtain.
Insert locating tab (10), push front cover down
and reset so that locating tab (9) engages.
Press the outer edge of the cover down and
insert lateral locating tabs (8). Insert locating
tab (7), push cover down at locating tab (6)
and engage.
14
Install curtain at front 40 % bench
15
Install rear cover (A)
Insert cover from the rear and press down
and forwards so that locating tabs (5) engage.
Press front ends of the cover down, so that
locating tabs (2, 3, 4) engage. Insert locating
tabs (1) into covers (C, E).
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AN91.12-P-0002-01A
Replacing rear seat bearing
Model 163.113/136/154/172 from
A145273 up to A152440 with Code
(847) 3
rd
seat row
Spring compressor
163 589 02 31 00
P91.12-2192-06
1
Remove pin (1) at bottom of seat
adjustment strut (2)
2
Remove gas pressure struts (3)
Danger of breaking retaining clips! Do not
completely remove clips, otherwise
installation tension is released.
3
Remove pins (4) at bottom of seat
hinges (5)
4
Remove seat bearing (6) and install
updated bearing at bottom of seat
hinges (5)
Replace retaining rings.
5
Install pins (1) at seat adjustment strut
(2)
Replace retaining ring.
6
Install gas pressure struts (3)
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AR91.12-P-1010GI
Remove and install bench
21.3.00
MODELS
163.136 /154 /172 as of 1.9.99,
163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175
40 % bench seat
P91.12-2126-06
1
Bolts, front of rear seat fastening
2
Bolts, rear of rear seat fastening
4
Seat frame covering
Remove, Install
1
Remove headrest
See Operating Instructions
2.1
Remove covering (4) on bottom of rear seat
On 40 % rear seat only.
AR91.12-P-1100GH
3.1
Disconnect plug to seat belt buckle cable
Only with side airbag in the rear (left and
right), code 293.
4.1
Remove electric lead attached to seat frame
with adhesive tape
Only with side airbag in the rear (left and
right), code 293.
Installation:
Replace adhesive tape.
5
Unscrew bolts (1) on front of rear seat
fastening
Installation:
Replace bolts and nuts with
locking agent applied.
Torx bit set
*000589011000
*BA91.12-P-1005-03A
6
Release backrest and tip forward
See Operating Instructions
7
Release seat bench and fold down
See Operating Instructions
8
Remove bolts (2) on rear of rear seat fastening
Installation:
Replace bolts and nuts with
locking agent applied.
Torx bit set
*000589011000
*BA91.12-P-1005-03A
9
Remove 40 % bench
10
Install in the reverse order
Rear seats
Number
Designation
Model
163 as of
09/99
BA91.12-P-1005-03A
Nuts for rear seat console on vehicle floor
NM
40
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Torx bit set
000 589 01 10 00
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1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB
Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL NOTES: PASSENGER CARS: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BODY - AH82.00-Z-9999AZ
MODEL all
Adjusting headlamps when
driving abroadMODEL 452.3 /4AH82.10-P-0001-
01RR
Adjusting headlamps when
driving abroadMODEL 450.3 up to
10.2.02AH82.10-P-0001-
01SM
Adjusting headlamps when
driving abroadMODEL 450.3 as of
11.2.02, 450.4 (except
450.418)AH82.10-P-0001-
01SN
Notes on wiper arm
adjustmentMODEL 164, 251AH82.30-P-0001-
01GZ
Notes on radio installationMODEL 169,245...AH82.60-P-0001-
03AK
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 215.###, 220.###
1# as of 1.9.02 with CODE
(803) Model year 2003AH82.70-P-0001-
03MN
Notes regarding the Tele-Aid
emergency call systemMODEL 215, 220 with
CODE (347) TELE AID
emergency call system
(D2B) with CODE (855)
TELE AIDAH82.95-P-0001-
01AM
Adjusting headlamps when
driving abroadMODEL 199AH82.10-P-0001-
01SLR
Notes on navigation system
TrafficStarMODEL 129, 140, 163,
168, 170, 202, 208, 210AH82.61-P-0001-03A
Notes on telephone operation
with Audio 30 APS
navigation systemMODEL 129, 163, 168,
170, 202, 208, 210 ...AH82.61-P-0001-06A
Notes on Traffic Pro
navigation systemMODEL 129, 140, 163,
168, 170, 202, 208, 210AH82.61-P-0002-01A
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 129...AH82.70-P-0001-03D
Notes on Linguatronic voice
control systemMODEL 220 ...AH82.70-P-0001-
06CM
Notes on converting portable
cellular telephone installation
kitMODEL 129, 168, 170,
202, 208, 210, 215, 220...AH82.70-P-0001-08A
Information on Tele Aid MODEL 140.###1#, 210 AH82.95-P-0001-01A
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis
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