1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 Complete Repair Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 
 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

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 
 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 an

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 
 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

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 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 s

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 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

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual 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

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual  
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 
2000-01 MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS ML 320, ML 430 & ML 55  
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MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997  Complete Repair Manual Fig. 2: Locating Climate Control Components
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FRESH/RECIRCULATION SWITCH 
Fresh/recirculation switch controls voltage signal to fresh air recirculation door m