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AR88.40-P-3000GH
Remove/install engine hood
25.3.97
MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
P88.40-2062-01
1
Screws
2
Gas pressure strut
Removing and installing
Danger!
Risk of injury
to
fingers being jammed or
squeezed
when removing and installing or
aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate or
sliding roof.
When moving components, ensure that no
body parts or limbs are within the operating
range of moving parts.
AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1
Open engine hood and raise to vertical position
Up to VIN A145272, X708318.
AR88.40-P-1000GH
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
AR88.40-P-1000GI
2
Mark position of engine hood hinges on
engine hood
Facilitates installation.
3.1
Remove gas strut (2)
Secure engine hood with helper to avoid
damage.
AR88.40-P-3010GH
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
4
Remove screws (1)
Installation:
Paint screws.
*BA88.40-P-1001-01C
5
Remove engine hood
Use helper to avoid damage. Set down on
suitable surface.
6
Install in the reverse order
Align engine hood on engine hood hinges
at markings made previously.
7
Check alignment of engine hood
If necessary:
#
Adjust engine hood
AR88.40-P-3020GH
Engine hood
Number
Designation
Model 163
BA88.40-P-1001-01C
Screw for engine hood hinge on engine hood
Nm
10
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OS00.00-P-1001-01A
Releasing gas from gas strut and emptying
Danger!
Risk of injury
from drilling gas-filled
subassemblies or components (gas filling non-
combustible)
Wear safety glasses and face mask.
AS00.00-Z-0006-01A
P88.40-0216-01
1
Clamp gas-operated strut in machine vise of pillar drilling machine.
Conrod must point away from body, no other persons must be within danger area.
2
Drill gas-operated strut approx. 20 mm (dimension a) from bottom of gas-operated strut
4
with a 3 mm drill (arrow). Drill with as little force as possible.
3
Unclamp gas-operated strut, pump gas-operated strut empty by pressing conrod in several
times.
Observe regulations for disposal of hydraulic oil.
4
Dispose of gas-operated strut (worn part).
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AR88.40-P-3010GH
Remove/install gas-operated strut on engine hood
6.4.99
MODEL
163.136 /154 /172 #A as of 145273,
163.136 /154 /172 #X as of 708319,
163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175
P88.40-2063-06
1
Gas pressure strut
2
Fuse
Remove, Install
1
Open engine hood
2
Secure engine hood
3
Lift retainer (2) on top of gas-operated strut
(1) and detach gas-operated strut at the top
Risk of breakage. Do not remove the
retainer otherwise the preload will be lost.
4
Lift retainer on bottom of gas-operated strut
and remove gas-operated strut (1)
When replacing gas pressure strut:
#
Danger!
Risk of injury
due to drilling gas-filled
equipment or components (gas filling not
flammable)
Wear safety goggles and face mask.
AS00.00-Z-0006-01A
o
Degas and drain gas pressure strut
OS00.00-P-1001-01A
5
Install in the reverse order
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2000-01 MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS
ML 320, ML 430 & ML 55
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
A/C CONTROL PANEL
The A/C control panel contains switches to control A/C functions such as blower motor speed, mode control,
i
n-vehicle temperature, A/C on/off, and fresh/recirculated air control. See Fig. 1.
ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypeNippondenso 7SB16 7-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension(1)
Compressor Oil Capacity(2) 5.6-6.3 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity26.4 ozs.
System Operating Pressures(3)
(1)Belt tension is automatically adjusted by belt tensioner.
(2)Use Densooil 8 (A 001 989 08 03).
(3)Information is not available from manufacturer.
WARNING:To avoid injury from Accidental air bag deployment, read and carefully
follow all SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR
BAG SYSTEM procedures in AIR BAG SYSTEM SAFETY article in
GENERAL SERVICING.
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Fig. 1: Identifying A/C Control Panel Functions
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BLOWER MOTOR KNOB
Located in the A/C control panel, the blower motor knob controls blower motor speed in 4 settings. See Fig. 1 .
The blower motor knob sends a voltage signal through the blower motor resistor in "1" to "3" positions and by-
passes blower motor resistor in position No. 4. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Setting blower motor knob to "0"
position will turn system off.
MODE CONTROL KNOB
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Mode control knob controls air distribution throughout the passenger compartment. Air distribution doors are
controlled by cables activated by the mode control knob. See Fig. 1
. Four mode positions are available with
detents in-between to adjust airflow for personal comfort.
Defrost
Set mode control knob to 12-o'clock position. Air will exit from defrost outlets and side window vents.
Vent
Set mode control knob to 9-o'clock position. Air will exit from instrument panel outlets.
Floor
Set mode control knob to 6-o'clock position. Air will exit from floor outlets.
Blend/Bi-Level
Set mode control knob to 3-o'clock position. Air will exit from defrost, instrument panel, and floor outlets.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB
Air temperature is controlled by a variable resistor rotary control switch. See Fig. 1 . Switch receives voltage
signal and depending upon position, controls voltage signal sent to air mix damper door motor. See Fig. 2
.
Volta
ge controls position of motor for heating and cooling.
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Fig. 2: Locating Climate Control Components
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FRESH/RECIRCULATION SWITCH
Fresh/recirculation switch controls voltage signal to fresh air recirculation door motor. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 .
With switch indicator light on, air will recirculate. With switch indicator light off, air will enter from outside of
vehicle.
A/C CONTROL MODULE
The A/C control module (A/C amplifier) is the control unit for the A/C system. See Fig. 2 . The module
receives inputs from various sensors and processes the information to control various outputs for the A/C
system for optimal control.
The A/C control module inputs are as follows:
A/C Switch
In-Vehicle Air Temperature Sensor
Temperature Selector Knob
Blower Motor Knob
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Air Mix Damper Door Position Sensor
The A/C control module output functions are as follows:
Air Mix Damper Door Motor
All Activity Module
Fresh/Recirculation Door Motor
ALL ACTIVITY MODULE
All Activity Module (AAM) receives inputs to determine if specified conditions have been met to allow
operation of A/C-heater system. If conditions are met, the AAM will send signals to the A/C compressor,
condenser fans relay and the blower motor relay to command or enable operation.
IN-VEHICLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The in-vehicle temperature sensor is a negative temperature coefficient resistor. Sensor sends signals to the A/C
control module to maintain in-vehicle temperature. Sensor is located on the center panel of the instrument
cluster.
DUST FILTER
A dust filter provides filtering of air entering or recirculating in the passenger's compartment. The dust filter is
mounted between blower motor and evaporator, below passen
ger's side of instrument panel, to left of blower
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