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Remove, Install
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.
Fire, sparks, open flames or smoking
forbidden.
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately
marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
1
Drain fuel tank
Via fuel pump. NOT for model 163.113/128.
AR47.10-P-4001GH
If fuel pump faulty, and model 163.113/128.
AR47.10-P-4000GH
*BF47.10-P-1001-01A
2
Unscrew filler cap (2) and detach from filler
cap attachment (4)
3.1
Remove left seat of 3rd seat row
If installed. See owner's manual
4
Unclip cover of left-hand side panel (1)
5.1
Detach fuel lines of expansion reservoir and
separate from filler neck
As of VIN A289565. NOT for model
163.113/128.
6
Detach fuel filler neck from guide funnel
Installation:
Check O-ring and replace if
necessary. Ensure that the bayonet-lock
remains above
the pressure sensor.
Ensure it is correctly located when installed.
Open bayonet lock (3) to do this.
7
Pull filler neck through toward interior
Screw on cap again in order to avoid fuel
flowing out.
8.1
Remove fuel tank pressure sensor (B4/3)
Only USA version
AR47.10-P-8022GH
9.1
Detach bolted connection of fuel tank filler
neck/ground (X36/4) from filler neck
NOT for model 163.113/128.
10.1
Cut cable strap for retaining clips of fuel lines
at filler neck and remove retaining clips
As of VIN A289565. NOT for model
163.113/128.
Danger!
Risk of fatal accident
from vehicle slipping
or toppling off the lift platform
Align vehicle between the columns of lifting
platform and position the four support plates
below the support strongpoints specified by
the vehicle manufacturer.
AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
11
Place the vehicle on lifting platform
AR00.60-P-1000GH
12
Separate rubber seal (5) from underside of
vehicle and remove filler neck from interior
Do not damage fuel lines at filler neck.
13
Remove left rear wheel
e
Removing and installing wheels, rotating if
necessary
AP40.10-P-4050GH
14
Remove spare wheel and spare wheel carrier
complete
NOT in the case of spare wheel
holder/spare wheel, code 849.
15
Cut a large safety cable strap for filler neck at
bracket on longitudinal frame member
16
Remove bracket from longitudinal frame
member
17
Disconnect connection for regeneration (77/2)
and fresh air connection (77/4) on activated
charcoal canister (77)
Installation
: Connect up lines as per
connection diagram:
#
Engine 111
AR47.30-P-8212-01GJ
Engines 112, 113
AR47.30-P-8212-01GI
Engines 112, 113 version
I
AR47.30-P-8212-01GH
Charcoal canister and fuel tank form a
single unit.
NOT for model 163.113/128.
18
Detach vent hose
At rear differential to rear of activated
charcoal reservoir.
19
Remove rear exhaust system heat shield.
Do not damage boot at rear axle shaft.
20
Disconnect rear propeller shaft at differential
Installation:
Install new self-locking bolts.
Tie up propeller shaft e.g. using welding
wire
Heat bolts with hot air fan to facilitate
removing. Mark propeller shaft and differential
gear flange for correct installed position.
*BA41.10-P-1002-01C
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21
Detach rear brake cables
Unclip at underfloor of vehicle and
unscrew brake cable holder on right and left
at frame.
22.1
Unbolt check strap of rear axle carrier from
underfloor of vehicle
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
23
Remove left rear stone shield
24
Remove lower tensioning straps (80/2) and
loosen the upper tensioning straps
Tensioning straps are color-coded and
cannot be mixed up.
Support fuel tank using assembly jack.
*BA47.10-P-1001-01D
25
Remove longitudinal strut for tensioning
straps (80/18)
*BA47.10-P-1002-01D
26.1
Unscrew linkage for headlamp range
adjustment
at the top
If installed.
27
Unscrew nuts on bottom of the shock
absorbers at the transverse control arm
Installation:
Install new self-locking nuts.
*BA32.25-P-1001-03D
28
Unscrew rear axle carrier from floor of vehicle
and lower as far as possible
Support rear axle carrier.
Installation:
Install new self-locking bolts.
*BA35.10-P-1001-01C
29
Lower fuel tank
Support fuel tank.
30
Remove upper tensioning strap
at the rear
The tensioning strap at the top at the front.
31.1
Unclip lines from side of fuel tank
As of VIN A289565, X754620.
Installation:
The lines must not be
damaged.
32
Disconnect fuel pump electrical plug
connection
33
Disconnect fuel feed line (90/12) and fuel
return line (90/11)
Fuel lines must not be bent.
Pliers
*163589003700
34
Remove fuel tank (80)
Installation:
Ensure that the sealing
rubbers (5) seat correctly in the body floor to
prevent water entry.
Do not damage fuel lines at filler neck.
Guide filler neck with its chamfered side
(arrow) through between frame and body.
Filler neck and fuel tank cannot be separated
from each other.
35
Install in the reverse order
36.1
Dispose of fuel tank
Ony when replacing the fuel tank.
o
Disposal of fuel tanks
OS47.10-P-0001-01A
Rear axle carrier
Number
Designation
Model
Series 163
BA35.10-P-1001-01C
Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier at front and rear
to frame floor
Nm
200
Propeller shaft
Number
Designation
Model
Series 163
BA41.10-P-1002-01C
Self-locking bolt, rear propsharft
at rear axle center section
Nm
50
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Fuel tank
Number
Designation
Models
163.113/
128/ 136/
154/157/
172/175
Model
163.174
BA47.10-P-1001-01D
Screws for tensioning straps
Nm
2020
BA47.10-P-1002-01D
Longitudinal strut for check straps
Nm
2020
Rear axle shock absorber
Number
Designation
Model
Series 163
BA32.25-P-1001-03D
Self-locking nut, shock absorber to lower
wishbone
Nm
85
Fuel tank
Number
Designation
Models
163.113/
136/154/
172 up to
31.08.01
Models
163.113/
136/154/
172 as of
01.09.01
Models
163.157/
175
BF47.10-P-1001-01A
Fuel tank capacity
Total capacity
Liter
7283
Reserve capacity
Liter
1012
Pliers
163 589 00 37 00
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AR47.10-P-8022GH
Remove/install fuel tank pressure sensor
18.3.97
MODEL
163.154 with ENGINE 112.942 with CODE (494a) USA version
MODEL
163.157 with ENGINE 112.970 with CODE (494a) USA version
MODEL
163.172 with ENGINE 113.942 with CODE (494a) USA version
MODEL
163.174 with ENGINE 113.981 with CODE (494a) USA version
MODEL
163.175 with ENGINE 113.965 with CODE (494a) USA version
P47.10-0390-02
B4/3Fuel tank pressure sensor
Arrow
Socket
Remove, Install
Danger!
Risk of explosion
if ignition takes place,
risk
of poisoning
caused by inhaling fuel vapors
or swallowing fuel as well as
risk of injury
to
skin and eyes exposed to fuel.
Fire, sparks, open flames or smoking
forbidden.
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately
marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
1
Unscrew filler cap and remove securing tab
2
Unclip left side trim cover
3
Detach fuel filler neck from guide funnel
Installation:
Check O-ring and replace if
necessary. Ensure it is correctly located when
installed.
To do this, open bayonet lock.
4
Disconnect coupling (arrow) for fuel tank
pressure sensor (B4/3)
5
Unscrew fuel tank pressure sensor (B4/3)
from fuel tank filler neck
6
Install in the reverse order
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AR47.30-P-8200GH
Remove/install fuel vapor expansion reservoir
13.3.01
MODEL
163.113 #A as of 289565,
163.113 #X as of 754620,
163.154 #A as of 289565,
163.154 #X as of 754620,
163.128 /157 /175
P47.30-2044-01
1
Filler cap
2
Bolt
3
Hinge
4
Bolts
P47.30-2045-12
5
Vent lines
6
Filler neck
7
Screws
8
Bracket
9
Clip
10
Screw
11
Fuel vapor expansion reservoir
12
Rubber seal
Remove/install
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.
Fire, sparks, open flames or smoking
forbidden.
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately
marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
1
Remove filler cap (1)
Installation:
Install bolt (2) with locking
agent. Adjust the filler cap correctly.
2
Position the hinge (3) in the closed position
3
Unscrew bolts (4) on filler neck
4
Remove paneling on the C-pillar
AR68.30-P-4490GH
5
Separate vent lines (5) from filler neck (6)
6
Remove bolts (7) from filler neck bracket (8)
7
Remove wiring clip (9) from the body
Installation:
Route the wiring
behind
the bracket (8).
8
Remove bolt (10) on fuel vapor expansion
reservoir (11)
Installation:
Insert bolt (10) with locking
agent.
9
Pull fuel vapor expansion reservoir forwards
10
Loosen sealing rubber (12) on filler neck (6)
on vehicle floor
11
Take filler neck with bracket out of C-pillar
by bending to and fro.
12
Take fuel vapor expansion reservoir (11) out
of C-pillar
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Install in the reverse order
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2001-04 ELECTRICAL
Fuses & Circuit Breakers - 163 Chassis
IDENTIFICATION
MODEL IDENTIFICATION - 463 CHASSIS
FUSE & RELAY IDENTIFICATION
Vehicles have 2 fuse boxes located in the following areas:
1. Left rear of engine compartment - fuse and relay box F1 (fuses f1-f48 and relays). See Fig. 1
.
2. Right front footwell - fuse and module box F2 (fuses f1-f26 and relays). See Fig. 2
.
To identify fuse assignments, see FUSE ASSIGNMENTS
. To identify relay assignments, see RELAY
ASSIGNMENTS . NOTE: The following table identifies applicable models covered in this article.
Model (Year)Chassis NumberEngine Number
ML430 (2001)163.172113.942
ML320 (2001-03)163.154112.942
ML55 AMG (2001-03)163.174113.981
ML500 (2002-04)163.175113.965
ML350 (2003-04)163.157112.970
NOTE: The vehicle's electrical systems are protected by an assortment of fuses and
relays. Protective fuses should only be replaced by fuses of correct rating.
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
2001-04 ELECTRICAL Fuses & Circuit Breakers - 163 Chassis
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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Fig. 1: Locating Fuse & Relay Box F1
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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