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ENGINE 112.942 in MODEL 163.154  
ENGINE 112.970 in MODEL 163.157  
ENGINE 113.942 in MODEL 163.172  
ENGINE 113.981 in MODEL 163.174  
ENGINE 113.965 in MODEL 163.175  
Fig. 19: Identifying Throttle Control Components 
- Shown On Engine 112.942 In Model 163.154 
 
 Remove, Install  
1.1Remove fender liner in right front fender Only on vehicles with right-hand 
drive.AR88.10-P-
1300GH 
2Detach control cable (32) at ball head  
3
Push plastic clip (30/4) together and pull out 
of fixed lever (10) together with control cable 
(32)
  
4Remove cover below instrument panel (left) AR68.10-P-
1500GH 
5Unclip control cable holder (arrow) from 
accelerator pedal (24) Installation: Expanding wedge 
pin (24/1) must securely latch. 
 
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING ACCELERATOR PEDAL - AR30.12-P-1321GH 
ENGINE 111.977 in MODEL 163.136  
ENGINE 112.942 in MODEL 163.154  
ENGINE 112.970 in MODEL 163.157  
ENGINE 113.981 in MODEL 163.174  
6Push control cable (32) from vehicle interior 
towards the outside Do not push rubber grommet out 
of splash wall. 
7Remove entire control cable (32) from engine 
compartment  
8Install in the reverse order  
9Check throttle control, adjust
Engine 112.942/970, 
113.942/965/981 ? 
Automatic transmissionAR30.10-P-
1010GJ
Engine 612.963: ? 
Manual/automatic transmissionAR30.10-P-
1010GH
Engine 628.963: ? 
Automatic transmissionAR30.10-P-
1010GH
 
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Fig. 20: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Components 
REMOVE/INSTALL ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR ACTUATOR WITH FLAP CONNECTION - AR30.20-P-1262A 
MODEL 129, 163, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 215, 220, 230, 463 (except, 215.376 /378 /379, 
220.176 /876 /178 /878 /179, 230.476 /477 /479)  
Mass air flow sensor removed  
Shown on engine 112 in model 210  
 
 Remove, Install  
1Detach control cable (30) at accelerator pedal 
(24) (arrow) Pull out expanding wedge bolt (24/1) in 
order to do this. 
2Unscrew screws (34/2) from accelerator pedal 
(24)  
3Remove accelerator pedal (24)  
4Install in the reverse order  
 
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Fig. 21: Identifying Electronic Accelerator Actuator With Flap Connection 
MAINTENANCE  
LUBRICATE JOINTS OF ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM, CHECK JOINTS FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND PROPER 
SEATING - AP30.10-P-3022GH 
ENGINE 112.942 /970, 113.942 /965 /981, 612.963, 628.963 in MODEL 163
 
 Remove/install  
1Detach crankcase vent line (1/2) from intake manifold 
(19)  
2Disconnect electrical connector (arrow) Pull catch backwards. 
3Remove bolts (8/1) and throttle valve actuator (M16/6) Installation: Replace O-ring 
(8/2). 
4Install in the reverse order  
 
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Fig. 22: Identifying Engine Control System Lubricate Joints 
THROTTLE CONTROL - CHECK CONTROL CABLE FOR SMOOTH OPERATION - AP30.10-P-3024GH 
ENGINE 612.963 in MODEL 163.113  
ENGINE 628.963 in MODEL 163.128  
ENGINE 111.977 in MODEL 163.136  
ENGINE 112.942 in MODEL 163.154  
ENGINE 112.970 in MODEL 163.157  
ENGINE 113.942 in MODEL 163.172  
ENGINE 113.981 in MODEL 163.174  
ENGINE 113.965 in MODEL 163.175  
 Inspect  
1Oil joint areas of throttle control, inspect for 
ease of operation and wear Engine oil conforming to Specifications for 
Operating Fluids sheet 226.0-228.3 
(all except   ) and 236.6/7/9 (  )
 
 Inspect  
1Slowly depress accelerator with your foot as 
far as the stop and release again Pay attention to freedom of 
movement. If any jolting is noticeable: ? 
Replace accelerator control cable
 
 Remove/install throttle control cable
Model 163.136 with Engine 111.977AR30.10-P-
3400GA
 Model 163.113 with Engine 
612.963, 
Model 163.128 with Engine 628.963, 
 
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Model 163.154 with Engine 112.942, 
Model 163.157 with Engine 112.970, 
Model 163.172 with Engine 113.942, 
Model 163.174 with Engine 113.981, 
Model 163.175 with Engine 113.965
AR30.10-P-
3400GI
 
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 AD00.00-P-2000-04A
Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out 
fault memory
Workshop equipment/MB testers 
 (see Workshop Equipment Manual)
WE58.40-Z-1013-06A
STAR DIAGNOSIS Compact diagnosis system for passenger cars, order number 6511 1801 00
P00.30-2002-06
Shown on model 210
0100
 STAR DIAGNOSIS
X11/4
 Data link connector
P00.30-2005-06
Illustrated on model 163
0100
 STAR DIAGNOSIS
X11/4
 Data link connector
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