1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 run flat

249 Tires, Wheels
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Inflating the space-saver tire (ML 55 AMG only)
1. Remove air pump from compartment behind the
space-saver spare wheel.
2. Open lid (arrow) and pull out filler hose (1) with
pressure gauge and electrical plug (2). Observe
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Unscrew tire valve cap from space-saver tire valve.
4. Screw filler hose (1) onto space-saver tire valve.5. Plug air pump electrical plug (2) into electrical
outlet in front passenger footwell or rear cargo
compartment.
6. Start the engine and switch on the air pump.
7. Operate air pump (approximately 8 minutes) until
pressure gauge displays 61 psi (4.2 bar).
8. Switch off air pump and turn off the engine.
9. Unscrew filler hose from space-saver tire. Reinstall
tire valve cap.
Note:
Excessive tire air pressure should be released using the
vent screw.
3
12
Wa r n i n g !
When working on the vehicle with the engine
running, always set the parking brake in addition
to shifting the gear selector lever to position “P”.Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible injury when unscrewing air
pump filler hose from space-saver tire valve after
inflating the tire, use a rag since the tire valve
could be hot.

310 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Tires
Driving instructions ................................................. 177
Rims and tires ...........................................................288
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 241
Tire inflation pressure .............................................250
Tire replacement .......................................................240
Winter driving instructions .................................... 180
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 36
Switching off ................................................................ 36
Towing the vehicle .........................................................255
Stranded vehicle .......................................................259
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 259
Trailer operation ............................................................ 198
Trailer towing ................................................................. 190
Transmission .................................................................. 165
Transmission control - LOW RANGE mode ...............209
Transmission fluid level ...............................................234
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ....259
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 182
Trip computer ................................................................... 83
Trip odometer ................................................................... 80
Trunk ................................................................................. 34
Opening ........................................................................ 28
Trunk lamp ...................................................................... 111Turn signal failure ........................................................... 91
Turn signal lamp, side .................................................. 266
Turn signals ......................................................................90
UUnlocking the vehicle ...................................................... 27VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 113
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 237
Vehicle keys ......................................................................24
Ve h i c l e t o o l s
Screwdriver ............................................................... 237WWarranty coverage ........................................................ 284
Washing the vehicle ..................................................... 280
What you should know at the gas station .................. 212
Wheel bolt wrench ........................................................ 237
Wheels ............................................................................ 240
Changing wheels ...................................................... 245

249
Tires, Wheels
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints
Car care Index
Inflating the space-saver tire
(ML 55 AMG only)
1. Remove air pump from compartment behind the space-saver spare wheel.
2. Open lid (arrow) and pull out filler hose (1) with pressure gauge and electrical plug (2). Observe
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Unscrew tire valve cap from space-saver tire valve.
4. Screw filler hose (1) onto space-saver tire valve. 5. Plug air pump electrical plug (2) into electrical
outlet in front passenger footwell or rear cargo
compartment.
6. Start the engine and switch on the air pump.
7. Operate air pump (approximately 8 minutes) until pressure gauge displays 61 psi (4.2 bar).
8. Switch off air pump and turn off the engine.
9. Unscrew filler hose from space-saver tire. Reinstall tire valve cap.
Note:
Excessive tire air pressure should be released using the
vent screw.
3
12
Wa r n i n g !
When working on the vehicle with the engine
running, always set the parking brake in addition
to shifting the gear selector lever to position “P”.Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible injury when unscrewing air
pump filler hose from space-saver tire valve after
inflating the tire, use a rag since the tire valve
could be hot.

310
Index
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care
Index
Tires Driving instructions ................................................. 177
Rims and tires ...........................................................288
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 241
Tire inflation pressure .............................................250
Tire replacement .......................................................240
Winter driving instructions .................................... 180
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 36 Switching off ................................................................ 36
Towing the vehicle .........................................................255
Stranded vehicle .......................................................259
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 259
Trailer operation ............................................................ 198
Trailer towing ................................................................. 190
Transmission .................................................................. 165
Transmission control - LOW RANGE mode ...............209
Transmission fluid level ...............................................234
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ....259
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 182
Trip computer ................................................................... 83
Trip odometer ................................................................... 80
Trunk ................................................................................. 34
Opening ........................................................................ 28
Trunk lamp ...................................................................... 111 Turn signal failure ........................................................... 91
Turn signal lamp, side .................................................. 266
Turn signals ......................................................................90
UUnlocking the vehicle ...................................................... 27VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 113
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 237
Vehicle keys ......................................................................24
Ve h i c l e t o o l s
Screwdriver ............................................................... 237WWarranty coverage ........................................................ 284
Washing the vehicle ..................................................... 280
What you should know at the gas station .................. 212
Wheel bolt wrench ........................................................ 237
Wheels ............................................................................ 240 Changing wheels ...................................................... 245

Fig. 253: Identifying Retaining Clips And Wiring Harness
Fig. 254: Identifying Retaining Clips
18 Route wiring harness for left front door along A-pillar up to door sill molding.
19 Place wiring harness inverter (2) below door guard panel.
Ensure that the door sill molding still fits flat onto the floor covering.
20 Insert 2-pin coupling (5) into bottom part of door sill molding.
21 Run wiring harness (1) for front right door below instrument panel up to right
A-pillar and attach to knee pad with retaining clips (7).
22 Route wiring harness (1) for front right door up to right door sill molding.
23 Insert 2-pin coupling (5) into bottom part of door sill molding and position wiring harness inverter in
the same way as on the left-hand side.
RETROFITTING ILLUMINATED DOOR SILL MOLDING - AZ82.20-P-0001B
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /172 /174 /175

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis
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AR09.41-P-6817MM
Removing and installing charge air cooler
10.11.99

ENGINE
612.963 in MODEL 163.113

P09.41-2024-09

1
Headlamp units

2
Cover strips

3
Front end crossmember

4
Socket at temperature sensor
9

Bolts

11
Socket

110/2
Charge air cooler

B17
Intake air temperature sensor

5

Right hose clamp

6
Left hose clamp

7
Charge air hose to charge air cooler

8
Charge air hose from charge air cooler

Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Sector

Op. no.
Operation text

P
096810
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CHARGE AIR COOLER

P
096820
REPLACING CHARGE AIR COOLER

P
096827
REPLACING CHARGE AIR COOLER (COOLER REMOVED)

Removing, installing

Danger!

Risk of injury
from fingers becoming


jammed or bruised
when removing and

installing and aligning hood, trunk lid, doors,

lids and sliding roof
When moving components ensure that no

body parts or limbs are in the area of motion.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1
Open engine hood and position upright


Have an assistant secure hood

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Remove headlamp units (1)

AR82.10-P-4730GH

3
Remove front end crossmember (3)

Place over engine with release cable

attached.

AR62.30-P-2300GH

4
Unplug socket (4) at intake air temperature

sensor (B17)


Do not release or lock temperature sensor

(B17) in place with socket plugged in

otherwise the locking arms will be over-

tensioned. Refer to:

#

Removing and installing intake air

temperature sensor.

AR07.52-P-1465A

5
Detach hose clamps (5, 6) of the charge air

hoses (7, 8) at the charge air cooler (110/2)

6
Unscrew bolts (9) at charge air cooler

7
Remove charge air cooler (110/2)

Detach from charge air hoses.
Traces of oil, slight quantities of oil in the

charge air hose come from the crankcase

ventilation and are permissible.

8
Install in the reverse order

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AR09.41-P-6817MM
Removing and installing charge air cooler
10.11.99

ENGINE
612.963 in MODEL 163.113

P09.41-2024-09

1
Headlamp units

2
Cover strips

3
Front end crossmember

4
Socket at temperature sensor
9

Bolts

11
Socket

110/2
Charge air cooler

B17
Intake air temperature sensor

5

Right hose clamp

6
Left hose clamp

7
Charge air hose to charge air cooler

8
Charge air hose from charge air cooler

Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Sector

Op. no.
Operation text

P
096810
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CHARGE AIR COOLER

P
096820
REPLACING CHARGE AIR COOLER

P
096827
REPLACING CHARGE AIR COOLER (COOLER REMOVED)

Removing, installing

Danger!

Risk of injury
from fingers becoming


jammed or bruised
when removing and

installing and aligning hood, trunk lid, doors,

lids and sliding roof
When moving components ensure that no

body parts or limbs are in the area of motion.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1
Open engine hood and position upright


Have an assistant secure hood

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Remove headlamp units (1)

AR82.10-P-4730GH

3
Remove front end crossmember (3)

Place over engine with release cable

attached.

AR62.30-P-2300GH

4
Unplug socket (4) at intake air temperature

sensor (B17)


Do not release or lock temperature sensor

(B17) in place with socket plugged in

otherwise the locking arms will be over-

tensioned. Refer to:

#

Removing and installing intake air

temperature sensor.

AR07.52-P-1465A

5
Detach hose clamps (5, 6) of the charge air

hoses (7, 8) at the charge air cooler (110/2)

6
Unscrew bolts (9) at charge air cooler

7
Remove charge air cooler (110/2)

Detach from charge air hoses.
Traces of oil, slight quantities of oil in the

charge air hose come from the crankcase

ventilation and are permissible.

8
Install in the reverse order

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29
Slacken cylinder head bolts (21) in stages,

unscrew

Loosen cylinder head bolts according to
loosening schematic only after engine has

cooled down to prevent cylinder head from

distorting.

AR01.30-P-5800-09B


Installation:
Observe tightening pattern

and tightening instructions of cylinder head

bolts.
Oil thread and head contact surface of

cylinder head bolts.
AR01.30-P-5800-07B

Screwdriver insert

*000589031000

Screwdriver insert

*000589041000


*BA01.30-P-1001-01D

30
Remove cylinder head


Installation:

On Engine 112/113 observe

porous points in the left and right cylinder

head. If porous points are present, sealant

must be applied to the cylinder head gasket.


Notes on application of sealant to cylinder

head gasket.
Engine 112, 113

AH01.30-P-1000-04VA

The sealant must be applied within

10 minutes.

Loctite 5900 sealant.

*BR00.45-Z-1015-01A

31
Inspect version of cylinder head gasket
Assignment of cylinder head gasket


Information for assigning the cylinder head

gaskets
Engine 112, 113

AH01.30-P-1000-06V

32
Check cylinder head bolts (21)


AR01.30-P-5800-03B

*BE01.30-P-1001-04B

33
Clean sealing surfaces, inspect for cracks,

shrink holes and flatness, clean threaded

holes.

Pay attention to dowel sleeves (26) for

locating the cylinder head.

Sealing surfaces of crankcase and

cylinder head are provided with an 0.8 mm

thick silicone layer during series production.

At the time of repair installation, silicone

sealant is applied to the sealing area only in

case of any shrink holes.

The sealant must be applied within

10 minutes.

Loctite 5900 sealant.

*BR00.45-Z-1015-01A

34
Install in the reverse order

Danger!

Risk of accident
caused by vehicle starting

off by itself when engine is running.
Risk of

injury
caused by contusions and burns when

working in engine during starting procedure
Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.

Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

35
Run engine and inspect for leaks

36
Inspect cooling system for leaks

Warm up engine to operating temperature

and then inspect cooling system or leaks.

AR20.00-P-1010HA

37
Read out and erase fault memory

Stored faults which can result from cables

being disconnected or from simulation during

removal and installation or test work, have to

be processed and erased in the fault

memories after completing the work:

#

Diagnosis Manual Volume 2 Index 0:

Connecting and using test equipment.

Cylinder head/cylinder head bolts

Number

Designation
Engine

112.910/911/912/
913/914/915/
916/917/920/
921/922/923/
940/941/942/
943/944/945/
946/947/949/
951/953/954/
955/960/961/

970/972/973/975
Engine

113.940/941/
942/943/944/
945/946/948/
960/961/962/
963/965/966/
967/968/969/
980/981/982/
984/986/987/
988/990/991/

992/993

BE01.30-P-1001-04B
Cylinder head bolt
Thread diameter
M
1111

Length (L) when new
mm
141.5141.5

Length (L)
mm
T
144.5
T
144.5

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