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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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