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REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL - AR82.20-P-1100GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Fig. 175: Identifying Front Overhead Control Panel Components
without Parktronic system (PTS), code 220a
up to vehicle identification number
A346574: ?
Changing dome lamp in the rearAR82.20-P-0113-
01GH
Changing dome
lamp in the rear BT82.20-P-0001-
03GH
Remove/install
1Remove garage door
opener flap (1) from
overhead control panel (2)
2Unclip cover (3) on the
sliding/tilting roof switch
(S13/2) 4 clips.
3Unclip glass covers (4)
from interior lights
4Unscrew screws (5)
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Fig. 176: Identifying Hooked Extraction Tool (140 589 02 33 00)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING WIPER ARM - AR82.30-P-6100GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
below garage door opener
flap (1) and glass covers
(4)
5Unclip clips (black) (7)
next to the light switches Installation:
Counterhold mounting
plate with puller hooks
inside of headliner.
Hooked extraction
toolFig. 168
6Press both retaining clips
(6) to rear and
simultaneously press
overhead control panel (2)
to front Position narrow
plastic wedge or
screwdriver in front of
retaining lugs.
7Remove overhead control
panel (2) downward
8Remove sliding/tilting
roof switch (S13/2) AR77.20-P-0001GH
9.1Remove trip computer
control module (TRIP)
(N41) With code 245, trip
computer, only.AR54.50-P-0001GH
10Detach interior/roof
connector (X18/2) from
overhead control panel (2)
11Remove overhead control
panel (2)
12Install in the reverse order
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Fig. 177: Identifying Wiper Arm Components
Windshield wipers
REMOVE/INSTALL WIPER SYSTEM - AR82.30-P-6400GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Remove/install
Injury hazard by
trapping or crushing, in
extreme cases with loss of
limbs when reaching into
windshield wiper
mechanismAlways remove ignition
key when working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Ensure that wiper motor is
in park position
2Open protective cap (1)
3Unscrew nut (2) *BA82.30-P-1002-01C
4Takeoff wiper arm Hold wiper arm on
mounting section to
avoid hitting against
windshield.
5Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA82.30-P-1002-01CNut for wiper arm on
windshieldNm18
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Fig. 178: Identifying Wiper System Components
MOVE WIPER MOTOR TO PARKING POSITION - AR82.30-P-6800-01E
Remove/install
Injury hazard by
trapping or crushing, in
extreme cases with loss of
limbs when reaching into
windshield wiper
mechanismAlways remove ignition
key when working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Ensure that wiper motor is
in park position
2Remove cover on air
intake AR83.25-P-1405GH
3Unscrew nuts(1) on wiper
arm
4Lift wiper system (2)
5Disconnect connector (3)
from the wiper motor
(M6/1)
6Remove wiper system (2)
7Install in the reverse order
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Illustrated on model 163
Fig. 179: Identifying Wiper Moto r Connector And Wiper Motor
Fig. 180: Identifying Wiper Motor Connector
Fig. 181: Identifying Wiper Motor
1. Connect wiper motor (M6/1) to wiper motor connector (1).
2. Hold wiper motor (M6/1) using the left hand.
3. Switch on ignition.
4. Set combination switch to "stage 1".
5. Turn combination switch back to "level 0".
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6. If the wiper motor (M6/1) is in the park position, switch off the ignition.
7. Detach wiper motor connector (1) from wiper motor (M6/1).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING WIPER MOTOR - AR82.30-P-6800GH
MODEL 163
Fig. 182: Identifying Wiper Motor Components
Removal, installation
Injury hazard from
pinching and crushing, in
extreme cases extremities
can even be cut off when
caught in windshield
wiper mechanism.Always remove ignition
key before working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Remove cover on air
intake AR83.25-P-1405GH
2Remove wiper system AR82.30-P-6400GH
3Unscrew nut on wiper
motor shaft (1) Installation: Align
lever on wiper motor
shaft vertically
downward.
4Unscrew screws (3) on
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR - AR82.30-P-6900GH
MODEL 163
Fig. 183: Identifying Rear Window Wiper Motor Components
wiper linkage (2) to wiper
motor (M6/1)
5Disconnect connector
(X88/2) Installation: Move
wiper motor to park
positionAR82.30-P-6800-01E
6Remove wiper motor
(M6/1)
7Reinstall in opposite
order
Removal, installation
Injury hazard from
pinching and crushing, in
extreme cases extremities
can even be cut off when
caught in windshield
wiper mechanism.Always remove ignition
key before working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Move wiper motor to
park position AR82.30-P-6800-01E
2Remove line on tailgate AR72.20-P-3520GH
3Remove wiper arm on
tailgate AR82.30-P-6910GH
4Remove center high-
mounted stop lamp AR82.10-P-5375GH
5Disconnect connector (3)
6Disconnect washing
water line from connector
(1)
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING TAILGATE WIPER ARM - AR82.30-P-6910GH
MODEL 163
Fig. 184: Identifying Tailgate Wiper Arm Components
7Unscrew screw for wiper
system on tailgate (2)
8Remove rear window
wiper motor (M6/4) When installing:
Replace rear window
grommet if necessary,
observe installation
position
9Reinstall in opposite
order
Removal, installation
Injury hazard from
pinching and crushing, in
extreme cases extremities
can even be cut off when
caught in windshield
wiper mechanism.Always remove ignition
key before working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Open cover (1) Wiper motor must be
in park position, if
necessary ?
move wiper motor to park
positionAR82.30-P-6800-01E
2Unscrew nut on wiper
arm (2) Caution, do not
damage washer nozzle
*BA82.30-P-1001-01C
3Remove wiper arm (3) Pivot wiper arm back
and remove, if
necessary ?
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