1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 Drive Mode

2
Remove screws (2)

Starting from the straight-ahead position,

turn steering wheel by 90 to obtain better

access to the bolts.


*BA91.60-P-1001-01A

Screwdriver bit

*126589001000

3
Lift airbag unit from steering wheel

4.1
Open arresting mechanism (3) on plug

connector (4)

Up to 31.08.01.

4.2
Open arresting mechanism (3) on both plug

connectors (4, 5)

As of 01.09.01.

5.1
Unplug plug connector (4) from squib

Up to 31.08.01.


Installation:
plug connector should latch

audibly.

5.2
Unplug connector (4, 5) from squib.

As of 01.09.01.


Installation:
plug connector should latch

audibly. Close arresting mechanism (3) on the

plug connectors after latching.

6
Remove airbag unit (1) out of steering wheel

If airbag unit is replaced:
#

Make airbag units unusable

AR91.60-P-0611A

7
Install in the reverse order

The steering wheel must always be

replaced after the driver airbag unit has

deployed.

8
Check automatic return of combination switch

9
Carry out diagnosis

According to specifications in diagnosis

manual.

Airbag

Number

Designation
Model 163

BA91.60-P-1001-01A
Screw for airbag to steering wheel
NM
8

126 589 00 10 00

Screwdriver bit

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION
Suspension - 163 Chassis
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL NOTES ON WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0002-01A
All models with code 216b, 216c, 217a, 480
Fig. 1: Identifying Box Wrench (116 589 00 17 00)

The following instructions should be followed when disconnecting and connecting pressure lines:
Clean contaminated line connections before disconnecting them. Seal disconnected lines and hoses and
connections to components immediately with blind plugs.
Only use open box wrench and special tool when loosening and tightening pressure lines to avoid damage to the
line connections.
Check the component concerned and line connections for leaks after assembly work on the suspension
system.
NOTES ON CHECKING OIL LEVEL ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0003-01A
All models with SA Code 217a/ 480
Observe the following prerequisites when checking the oil level in the oil reservoir:
1. The vehicle must be standing on its wheels.
2. Check the oil level when the vehicle is ready to drive:
Vehicle ready for use with oil and coolant reservoirs filled.
Full fuel tank - compensate for any missing fuel by placing additional weight in trunk.
Spare wheel and vehicle tool kit in vehicle.
Unladen vehicle. Remove any luggage, fuel canisters etc. from the vehicle.
On vehicles with level control /ADS, the oil level in the oil reservoir may fall below the "min." mark
on the oil dipstick when the vehicle is loaded.

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis
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Front axle shock absorber
REMOVE/INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER - AR32.25-P-0110GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
(11b), upper rubber mount
(11c), lower rubber mount
(11d), plate (11e) and
plate (11f).
Installation: If new
upper rubber mounts (11c)
and lower rubber mounts
(11d) are used, the white
coated (harder must be
installed at the top and the
yellow coated (softer)
must be installed at the
bottom. Observe the
sequence of the separate
parts and if necessary the
markings applied to the
upper rubber mount (11c)
and lower rubber mount
(11d).
*BA32.25-P-1002-01C
4Detach lower shock
absorber mounting from
lower transverse control
arm (4) Installation: Only
tighten bolt (11u) when
the vehicle is on its wheels
in the ready-to-drive
condition.
*BA32.25-P-1001-01C
5Remove shock absorber
(11)
6Shock absorber inspection Install new shock
absorber if necessary.AR32.25-P-0121A
Disposing of shock
absorber OS32.25-P-0121-01GH
7Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel Series
163
BA32.25-P-1001-
01CBolt, shock absorber to lower wishboneNM130
BA32.25-P-1002-
01CSelf-locking nut, shock absorber to longitudinal frame
memberNM30

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Notes:
• Your phone plays a confirmation beep when docked. Wait for this beep before undocking.
• While in Vehicular Mode, the phone operates on the vehicle’s integrated cellular antenna.
CC C C
aa a a
uu u u
tt t t
iii i
oo o o
nn n n
::: :
Mercedes-Benz recommends keeping the phone docked in the cradle while operating the vehicle. If you
must use the handset for privacy operation, stop the vehicle prior to removing the phone from the cradle.
Installing the Special Battery Insert
The V60 cradle is supplied with a special insert to make it easier to align the phone with the cradle’s embedded connector
when you use certain batteries.
YY Y Y
oo o o
uu u u

ss s s
hh h h
oo o o
uu u u
lll l
dd d d

oo o o
nn n n
lll l
yy y y

iii i
nn n n
ss s s
tt t t
aa a a
lll l
lll l

tt t t
hh h h
iii i
ss s s

iii i
nn n n
ss s s
ee e e
rr r r
tt t t

iii i
ff f f

yy y y
oo o o
uu u u

aa a a
rr r r
ee e e

uu u u
ss s s
iii i
nn n n
gg g g

tt t t
hh h h
ee e e

ss s s
lll l
iii i
mm m m

oo o o
rr r r

hh h h
iii i
gg g g
hh h h

pp p p
ee e e
rr r r
ff f f
oo o o
rr r r
mm m m
aa a a
nn n n
cc c c
ee e e

bb b b
aa a a
tt t t
tt t t
ee e e
rr r r
yy y y
... .

The slim battery is supplied as a standard component in the CDMA V60 kit, while the high performance battery is standard
in the TDMA V60 kit. You should remove the insert when using the optional extra capacity battery.
To install the insert:
44 4 4

Pivot the cradle down to securely latch it.
NN N N
oo o o
tt t t
ee e e
::: :

The cradle should never be placed into the holder with the phone’s flip open.
CC C C
lll l
oo o o
ss s s
ee e e

tt t t
hh h h
ee e e

ff f f
lll l
iii i
pp p p

bb b b
ee e e
ff f f
oo o o
rr r r
ee e e

ss s s
ee e e
cc c c
uu u u
rr r r
iii i
nn n n
gg g g

tt t t
hh h h
ee e e

cc c c
rr r r
aa a a
dd d d
lll l
ee e e

iii i
nn n n

tt t t
hh h h
ee e e

hh h h
oo o o
lll l
dd d d
ee e e
rr r r
in order to prevent damage to the phone when the console cover is closed.
Step

11 1 1

Align the four tabs on the side of the insert with the corresponding slots in the cradle.
22 2 2

Gently push the insert into the slots until it snaps into place.
If you are using the slim battery, the side marked “FOR USE WITH SLIM BATTERY” should face up.
If you are using the high performance battery, the side marked “FOR USE WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTERY” should face up.
33 3 3

If you plan to use the extra capacity battery with your phone, remove the insert by gently prying it out with a small
flat screwdriver, exercising care not to mar the side walls of the cradle.
Step

8
Placing a Call Using Hands Free Operation
Hands Free operation allows you to use the phone while it is docked in the cradle. The phone audio is projected through
your vehicle’s audio system speakers. The Hands Free microphone allows both driver and passenger to engage in the con-
versation.
Step

11 1 1

Prepare the phone for Hands Free use:
• Dock the phone. (See “Switching into Vehicular Mode” on page 5.)
• Ensure the flip is closed.
22 2 2

Dial the telephone number via the radio keypad or via voice command.
*
NN N N
oo o o
tt t t
ee e e
::: :

You can enter up to 32 digits.
* Not available on all models.
33 3 3

Press Send on the radio keypad or steering wheel, or speak the voice command: “Dial.”
*
If the network is busy, you hear a fast busy signal. Your phone automatically redials over the next four minutes. When the call
goes through, your phone rings one time and connects the call.
44 4 4

Begin your conversation.
55 5 5

To end the call, press the End key on the radio keypad, steering wheel, or voice activation stalk.
*

AZ82.60-P-0004A
Retrofit vehicle video system
3.10.00

MODELS
163.136 /154 /172 1A as of 145273,

163.136 /154 /172 1X as of 708319,

163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175 1#

left hand drive vehicle

P82.60-2376-08

1
Central interface module

2
Video monitor

3
Video player
B

Video/DVD player wiring harness

C
Wiring harness for video monitor

4

Auxiliary interface module

5
DVD player wiring harness

A2
Radio

P82.60-2399-01 P82.60-2400-01 P82.60-2444-01

6
Antenna cable for FM modulator

7
Vehicle antenna cable

8
Self-adhesive foamed material

9
Antenna cable for FM modulator
Illustrated as of VIN A289565, X754620

13
Auxiliary interface module connector

14
Mount for center console

Illustrated up to VIN A289564, X754619

10
Wiring harness for auxiliary interface

module

11
Clip

12
Self-adhesive foamed material


Remove

1
Remove center console

f

Remove/install center console

AR68.20-P-2000GH

2
Remove center console insulating mat

3
Remove rear air duct
Up to VIN A289564, X754619. 2 screws

at rear air duct.

4
Remove radio (A2)

f

Remove/install radio

AR82.60-P-7502EA

5
Remove glove compartment

f

Remove/install glove compartment

AR68.10-P-1400GI

Torx bit set

*000589011000

6
Loosen upper section of right front door

rubber seal

7
Remove A-pillar paneling on right

f

Remove/install paneling on A-pillar

AR68.30-P-4050GH

Long wedge

*115589035900

8
Remove right sun visor

f

Remove/install sun visor

AR68.60-P-5480GH

9
Remove right front handle

Open covers for handles, press down clip

on each side of handle, at the same time

press handle upward and pull out.

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AD54.30-P-3000-02A
Warning buzzer function check IC

Warning buzzer
D
Light reminder and parking brake reminder

D
Key reminder

I
D
Seat belt reminder

for approx. 6 s

I
,
M
,
H
and Korea

for approx. 12 s

G

The warning tone is interrupted as soon as the seat belt buckle is

inserted.

D
Warning tone for a shortage of oil

D
Vehicle speed warning

G
> 120 km/h, v-limit warning (cruise

control)

D
In addition the symbol for vehicle speed warning appears in the
instrument cluster with multi-function display.
D

On model 163 a warning tone sounds for approx. 5 seconds if the

CAN signal is unusable.

D
Model 168 with automatic clutch system features an audible gear

warning.

It sounds if a gear is engaged at the same time as the driver's

door is opened. Brake and accelerator pedal must not be

operated.

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AR40.10-P-1040A
Balance wheels
27.1.95

MODELS
124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240

MODEL
414

P40.10-0214-01

43a
Balance weight with retaining clip

43b
Adhesive weight

43c
Adhesive weight

P40.10-0215-01
P40.10-0216-01

43d
Balance weight for CTS wheel

43e
Support ring on CTS wheel

Balancing

1.1
Remove balance weight (43a) with retaining

clamp.

Installation tool

*124589176300

1.2
Remove adhesive weight (43b, 43c) with

removal tool

Removal tool

*129589005900

Use adhesive weights on light alloy disk

wheels with cramped installation conditions.
1.3
Remove balance weight for CTS wheel (43d)
from support ring (43e)
With special protection vehicles.

2
Clean wheels if necessary, attach to static

balancing machine and balance to a

maximum of 5 to 10g on each side of the

wheel.

Use recommended balancing machines;

observe manufacturer's instructions.

#

Mounting centering sleeve

AR40.10-P-1040-01A


Centering sleeve

*WH58.30-Z-1003-18A

Model 140, 210

Adjustment value on the balancing machine

for special protection vehicles with CTS

wheels.

AR40.10-P-1040-04A

3
Balance wheels on the vehicle
D
Wheels may only be finish-balanced on the

vehicle after they have been statically

balanced.

D
Vehicle doors must be closed.

D
Balance on steel rims with wheel covers.

D
Drive the rear wheels with the engine only

otherwise the rear axle center assembly will
be damaged.


Use recommended balancing machines;

observe manufacturer's instructions.

#

Type 124.2/3

Balancing on vehicles with 4MATIC

AR40.10-P-1040-02A

Models 124, 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210,

except 210.08/28

Balancing on vehicles with ETS, ASR or ESP

AR40.10-P-1040-03A

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