1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 radiator cap

swallowing battery
acid. Risk of injury
caused by burns to
skin and eyes from
battery acid or when
handling damaged
lead-acid batteries
3Disconnect battery
ground cable The battery is located in the right of the
engine compartment.AR54.10-P-
0003A
Notes on batteryAll modelsAH54.10-P-0001-
01A
Installation: After connecting, read out
fault memory, encode radio and normalize
power windows.Vehicles with
stationary heater:
adjust time
display on
stationary heater.
4.1Remove air guide
(23) Engine 113.942 only.
Risk of injury to
skin and eyes caused
by scalding from
contact with hot
coolant spray. Risk
of poisoning caused
by swallowing
coolant.Do not open cooling system unless coolant
temperature is below 90° C. Open cap slowly
and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant
into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, pr otective clothing and
safety glasses.AS20.00-Z-0001-
01A
5Drain coolant from
radiator Remove coolant pump line --> (16) from
coolant pump.AR20.00-P-
1142HA
6Drain and collect
engine oil *BA01.45-P-
1003-01B
*BF18.00-P-
1001-01H
7.1Remove viscous fan
(1)All except model 163.174 with engine 113.981
and 163.175 with engine 113.965.
Right-hand thread!AR20.40-P-
5660C
8.1Remove fan shroud
(2). Unscrew bolts at bottom of fan shroud
8.2Remove electric fan Only model 163.174 with engine 113.981
and 163.175 with engine 113.965.AR20.40-P-
5000GH
9Attach guard plate
for radiator /
condenser
Guard plate for
radiator / condenserEngine 606 in MODEL 124,
Engine 606.961 in MODEL 140,
Engine 112, 113, 604, 605, 611.960 in MODEL WF58.50-P-0110-
01A

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stationary heater timer.
Notes on batteryAll modelsAH54.10-P-0001-
01A
Risk of death caused
by vehicle slipping
or toppling off of the
lifting platform.Align vehicle between the columns of the
lifting platform and pos ition the four support
plates below the lifti ng platform support points
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.AS00.00-Z-0010-
01A
2Place the vehicle on
lifting platform AR00.60-P-
1000GH
3.1Remove air guide (1) Only for engine 113.942.
Risk of injury to
skin and eyes caused
by scalding from
contact with hot
coolant spray. Risk
of poisoning from
swallowing coolant.Do not open cooling system unless coolant
temperature is below 90° C. Open cap slowly
and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant
into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, pr otective clothing and
safety glasses.AS20.00-Z-0001-
01A
4Drain coolant Detach coolant hose at bottom of radiator.AR20.00-P-
1142HA
5Remove engine trim
panel
6.1Remove viscous fan
(2) All except model 163.174 /175 with Engine
113.981 /965.
Right-hand thread!AR20.40-P-
5660C
7.1Remove fan shroud
(3) Only model 163.154 /157 /172. unscrew
screws (4) of bottom fan shroud.
7.2Remove electric fan Only models 163.174/ 175.AR20.40-P-
5000GH
8Attach guard plate
for radiator /
condenser
Guard plate for
radiator / condenserEngine 606 in model 124,
Engine 606.961 in model 140,
Engines 112, 113, 604, 605, 611.960 in model
202,
Engines 602.983, 612.966 in model 461,
Engine 628.962, 612.965, 606.964, 112.945,
113.962/982 in model 463,
Engines 111, 112, 611.962, 612.962 in model
203,
Engines 112, 113, 611.961, 612.961, 613.961
in model 210,
Engine 112 in model 170,
Engine 112 in model 220,
Engine 113 in models 211, 215, 220, WF58.50-P-0110-
01A

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poisoning and
caustic burns
caused by
swallowing
battery acid. Risk
of injury caused
by burns to skin
and eyes from
battery acid or
when handling
damaged lead-
acid batteries
1Disconnect
battery ground
cableModels 129, 163, 170, 202, 208, 210AR54.10-P-
0003A
Model 215, 220AR54.10-P-
0003I
Model 230.474 /475AR54.10-P-
0003R
Notes on batteryAll modelsAH54.10-P-
0001-01A
2Remove engine
compartment
panelingModel 129,202,208,210AR61.20-P-
1105AB
Models 163.172/174/175AR61.20-P-
1105GH
Model 170AR61.20-P-
1105A
Model 215, 220AR61.20-P-
1105M
Model 230AR61.20-P-
1105R
Risk of injury to
skin and eyes
caused by
scalding from
contact with hot
coolant spray.
Risk of
poisoning from
swallowing
coolant.Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is
below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do
not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protec tive clothing and safety
glasses.
AS20.00-Z-
0001-01A
3Drain coolant
from radiatorEngine 112, 113 in models 129, 163, 202, 208,
210,215,220AR20.00-P-
1142HA
Engine 113.963 in models 230.475
Engine 112.960 in model 170.466AR20.00-P-
1142RVK
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474

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AR07.16-P-1100MM
Remove, install fuel cooler
5.11.99

ENGINE
612.963 in MODELS 163.113

P47.00-2042-12

1
Fuel feed hose

2
Fuel drain hose

3
Coolant feed hose

4
Coolant return flow hose

5
Fuel cooler

7
Bolts of fuel cooler

Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Category

Op. no.
Operation text

P
075890
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL COOLER

P
075895
REPLACE FUEL COOLER


Remove, Install


Danger!
Risk of injury
to
fingers being jammed or

squeezed
when removing and installing or

aligning hoods, doors, tailgate/tailgate and

sliding roof.
When moving components ensure that no

body parts or limbs are in the area of motion.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A


Danger!
Risk of injury
to skin and eyes suffering

scalding from contact with hot coolant spray.
Risk of poisoning
from swallowing coolant.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant

temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly

and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant

into beverage bottles.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing

and eye protection.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A


Danger!
Risk of explosion
from fuel igniting,
risk of

poisoning
from inhaling and swallowing fuel

as well as
risk of injury
to eyes and skin

from contact with fuel.
No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking.

Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately

marked containers.

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

1
Open engine hood and raise to vertical position


Have second person secure hood.

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Remove trim panel of cylinder head cover

AR01.20-P-5014-02B


*BA01.20-P-1002-01A
*BA01.20-P-1003-01A

3
Drain coolant

At radiator.

AR20.00-P-1142M

4
Close fuel feed hose (1) at the fuel cooler (5)

Set of plugs

*129589009100

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A
*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

5
Detach fuel outlet hose (2)

Clamp

*000589543700

Set of plugs

*129589009100

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A
*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

6
Disconnect coolant return flow hose (4) to

thermostat housing

Hose clamp pliers (length 210 mm;

adjustment range 80 mm)

*WH58.30-Z-1026-02A

7
Unscrew bolts (7) at fuel cooler

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CHECK ALL VISIBLE PARTS FOR SIGNS OF LEAKS AND DAMAGE - AP00.20-P-0053GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
INSPECTING CHASSIS AND LOAD-BEARING BODY PARTS FOR DAMAGE AND CORROSION - AP00.20-P-0090GH
MODEL 163
with Code Z04/Z07
Model 230AP00.20-P-0001L
Model 414AP00.20-L-0001A
Taxi serviceModels 202, 210AP00.20-P-0007A
Model 203AP00.20-P-0007C
Remove
Detach lower engine
compartment panelingModels 163.172/174/175AR61.20-P-1105GH
Remove noise
encapsulationModel 163.113/128AR94.30-P-5400GH
Check

2If traces of fluid are noted
(e.g. oil), then determine
and correct the cause (on a
separate work order).
Check for leaksEngine:
Transmission
Transfer case
Front axle
Rear axle
Pressure oil pump
3Check for leaks and fixingShock absorbers,
suspension struts
4Inspect for leaks and
conditionRubber boots of front axle
shafts
5Inspect lines and hoses for
leaks and condition, pay
attention to chafing points
and routingRadiator
Fuel system
Exhaust system
Clutch actuation
Automatic transmission
Power steering
Brake system
Install
Install lower engine
compartment paneling.Models 163.172/174/175AR61.20-P-1105GH
Install noise encapsulationModel 163.113/128AR94.30-P-5400GH
1Visual inspectionControl arm mountings and
control arms of front axle

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Notes on handling refrigerant
R134aAll models fitted with air conditioning
AH83.30-
N-0003-
01A
1.1
Remove
additional
fan (M4)

Models 163.136 /154/157 /172 with air
conditioning or for USA Tempmatic, code
580.AR83.30-
P-5600GH
2.1Remove intercooler Only models 163.113/ 128.
Model 163.113AR09.41-P-
6817MM
Model 163.128AR09.41-P-
6817CD
3Discharge air conditioning system
Installation: Evacuate, refill air
conditioning system and check for proper
operation and tightness.AR83.30-
P-1760GH
4.1Detach lower engine compartment
panelingModel 163.172/174/175AR61.20-
P-1105GH
4.2Remove noise encapsulation Removal: Only remove front part.
Model 163.113/128AR94.30-P-
5400GH
5.1Remove air guide Only if present Located at front
crossmember, in center behind front bumper.
6Unscrew bolts at bottom of
electric fan or fan shroud. Also remove sheet metal nuts.
7Remove attachment parts (20) and
rubber shock absorber(21) Removal: Lower attaching parts and
damper rubber.
Installation: Replace attaching parts.

8Unscrew screw (2) for refrigerant
line at fluid reservoir
*BA83.30-
P-1001-
01B
9Detach refrigerant line from fluid
reservoir Installation: Replace sealing rings and
moisten with compressor oil.
10Unscrew screw (6) for refrigerant
line at condenser(5)
*BA83.30-
P-1002-
01B
11Detach refrigerant line from
condenser (5) Installation: Replace sealing rings and
moisten with compressor oil.
12Detach rubber seal (4) from
radiator (7)
13Remove screws (3)
14.1Remove attachment parts (20) and
rubber shock absorber(21)Model 163.113/128
Upper attaching parts and damper rubber.
Installation: Replace attaching parts.


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AR20.40-P-5000GH
Remove/install electric fan
22.6.00

ENGINE
113.965 in MODEL 163.175

ENGINE
113.981 in MODEL 163.174

P20.40-2025-06

1
Connector

2
Electrical connections

3
Tie strap

4
Electric fan

5
Screws

6
Sheet metal nuts

7
Sheet metal clamps

8
Retainer tabs

9
Protective caps

10
Bracket


Remove/Install

1
Disconnect electrical plug (1).

2
Unbolt electrical connections (2)

For this step detach protective caps (9).

Insulate wire ends, in order to avoid a

short circuit due to an unintended ground

contact.

3
Unclip cable straps (3)

4
Press coolant hose out of bracket (10)

5
Remove engine compartment paneling
AR61.20-P-1105GH

6
Unbolt electric fan (4) at the bottom

For this step unscrew bolts (5) and

remove sheet metal nuts (6).

7
Take off plate clamps (7)

8
Remove electric fan (4)


Installation:
Ensure, that the retainer tabs

(8) of the electric fan are seated in the

mounts of the radiator on right and left

9
Install in the reverse order

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AR20.20-P-3865HC
Remove/install the radiator
5.6.97

ENGINE
112.942 in MODEL 163.154

ENGINE
112.970 in MODEL 163.157

ENGINE
113.942 in MODEL 163.172

ENGINE
113.965 in MODEL 163.175

ENGINE
113.981 in MODEL 163.174

P20.20-2017-09

Shown on Model 163.154 with Engine 112

1
Viscous fan

2
Plate clamps of fan shroud

3
Fan shroud

4
Coolant line

5
Coolant line to expansion reservoir

6
Coolant line

7
Headlamps
17

Air deflector plate

18
Oil line (return line radiator

!
expansion

reservoir of power steering pump)

19
Oil line (feed line steering gear

!

radiator)

20
Fasteners

21
Damper rubber

8

Radiator crossmember

9
Rubber seal of radiator

10
ATF lines

11
Fan grille

12
Air guides

13
Clamps of air guides

14
Air conditioning system fluid reservoir

15
Radiator

16
Cover strips

Modification notes
23.3.00

Radiator with integral oil cooler for power steering pump
See step 5 and 16


Remove/install


External torx set

*001589760900


6 mm hexagon socket

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A

7 mm hexagon socket

*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

1.1
Remove air deflector plate (17)

Engine 113.942 only.

Danger!

Risk of injury
to skin and eyes from scalding

due to contact with hot coolant spray.
Risk of

poisoning
if coolant is swallowed.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant

temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly

and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant

into beverage bottles.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing

and eye protection.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

2
Drain the coolant at the radiator


To drain the coolant, detach coolant line

at the bottom of the radiator or at the coolant

pump.


Installation:
Replace the hose clamps on

the radiator fitting for the coolant hose, as

they could cause damage to the screw/thread. AR20.00-P-1142HA

Hose clamp

*BA20.20-P-1004-01A

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