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Fig. 66: Identifying Headliner Components
Remove/install
1Remove headrest See owner's manual
2Remove inside rearview
mirror (13) To vehicle identification number A145272,
X708318.AR68.40-P-
0001GH
As of vehicle identification number A145273,
X708319.AR68.40-P-
0001GI
3Remove front overhead
control panel (1) AR82.20-P-
1100GH
4Remove front roof frame
handles (2)
Up to 31.08.01: Open covers for handles, press
clip for handle down on each side, simultaneously
press handle upward and pull out.
As of 01.09.01: Open cover and unscrew screws.
Up to 31.08.01: With integral rear dome lamp.
Open covers for handles, press clip for handle down
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Safety belts/emergency tensioning retractors
REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR - AR68.40-P-0001GH
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A up to 145272, 163.136 /154 /172 #X up to 708318
Fig. 73: Identifying Inside Rearview Mirror Components
REMOVE/INSTALL INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR - AR68.40-P-0001GI
7.1Unclip top panel (5)
adjusting device (6) must align with the
recess of the paneling. Check mounting clips
and replace if damaged.
8Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel 163 up to 08/99Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.40-P-1001-01DBelt end fitting screwNm3535
Remove/install
1Disconnect connector (H7/1x1) from rear of
inside rearview mirror (H7/1) Only with code (249a), automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror
2Remove cable duct (1) from mirror shaft Only with code (249a), automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror
3Push cable duct (2) together and remove Only with code (249a), automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror
4Turn mirror shaft 90 degrees and pull out of
mirror base (3) downward Inside rearview mirror is arrested on
mirror base with spring tension
5Install in the reverse order
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MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A as of 145273, 163.136 /154 /172 #X as of 708319, 163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175
Fig. 74: Identifying Inside Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming Connector & Rain Sensor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUN VISOR - AR68.60-P-5480GH
MODEL 163
Remove/install
1Turn inside rearview mirror (1) 90 and press
against mirror housing at side. Danger of breaking windshield. Do not
damage rain sensor (B38), if present.
2.1Disconnect automatic dimming connector (2). Only with automatically dimming inside
rearview mirror, code 249a.
3Install in the reverse order
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AR88.70-P-9040GI
Remove/install outside rearview mirror paneling
27.2.01
MODEL
163.113 /154 /174 #A as of 289565,
163.113 /154 /174 #X as of 754620,
163.128 /157 /175
P88.70-2107-11
1
Mirror glass
2
Outside rearview mirror paneling
Arrows Retaining lugs
Remove/install
1
Adjust mirror glass (1) toward inside.
2
Loosen retaining lugs (arrows) in housing.
Long wedge
*115589035900
3
Remove outside rearview mirror paneling (2)
toward outside.
4
Disconnect connector from turn signal lamp.
5
Install in the reverse order
Long wedge
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AR88.70-P-9040GH
Removing and installing outside rearview mirror cover
12.2.97
MODEL
163.113 /136 /154 /172 /174 up to 31.8.01
P88.70-0255-06
1
Frame
2
Mirror housing paneling
3
Catches in mirror housing
4
Outer catch
5
Bolt
6
Clips
Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Range
Op. no.
Operation text
P
883424
REPLACING HOUSING FOR LEFT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
P
883425
CONVERTING HOUSING FOR LEFT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (MIRROR REMOVED)
P
883427
REPLACING HOUSING FOR RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
P
883428
CONVERTING HOUSING FOR RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (MIRROR REMOVED)
P
883430
REPLACING HOUSINGS FOR BOTH OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS
Remove/install
1
Remove mirror glass
AR88.70-P-9020GH
2
Release catch in mirror housing (3)
Press mirror housing out of frame (1) with
slight pressure
3
Release paneling for mirror housing (2) from
frame (1)
Outer catch (4) only accessible if mirror
housing is pivoted toward door
4
Remove mirror housing paneling (2)
5
Unscrew screw (5) from frame (1)
Torx bit set
*000589011000
6
Unclip frame (1) from mirror actuator motor
Pivot mirror housing back to initial
position. Unclip clips (6) from actuator motor.
6
Remove frame (1)
7
Install in the reverse order
Torx bit set
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AR88.70-P-9020GI
Remove/install mirror glass
24.4.01
MODEL
163.113 /154 /174 #A as of 289565,
163.113 /154 /174 #X as of 754620,
163.128 /157 /175
P88.70-2126-11
1
Locking mechanism
2
Mirror glass
3
Housing
Removing and installing
1
Remove outside rearview mirror covering
AR88.70-P-9040GI
2
Open locking mechanism (1)
3
Separate mirror glass (2) from housing (3)
Separate carefully to avoid braking
retaining clips.
Installation:
Ensure that retaining clips
catch properly.
4
Disconnect electrical connectors from mirror
heater
3 electrical connectors.
5
Install in the reverse order
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GF54.50-P-4100GH
Trip computer control module, location/task/design
24.3.00
MODEL
163 as of 1.9.00 with CODE (245) Trip computer
P54.50-0212-06
N41
Trip computer control module
Trip computer control module, location
The trip computer control module (TRIP, N41)
is located above the
inside rearview mirror unit.
Trip computer control module, task
GF54.50-P-4100-01GH
Trip computer control module, design
GF54.50-P-4100-02GH
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AF88.70-P-1100AG
Wind noise at outside mirror on left and/or right front door
30.10.03
MODEL
163.154 #A as of 289560,
163.113 /128 #X as of 754620,
163.113 /174 #A as of 289560 up to 486952,
163.128 /157 /175 #A up to 486952
Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Range
Op. no.
Operation text
Flat rate
Acc. no.
Code
P
024204
Foam on base of outside rearview mirror, Location:.... install
004 WU
81 101 39
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Damage Code
Cause
Remedy
81 101 39
Insufficient seal pressure between door and
base of mirror mount.
1
Remove outside rearview mirror (1)
only
on side where wind noise occurs.
AR88.70-P-9000GH
*110589035900
2
Install foam (2) onto base of mirror mount
around wiring harness.
3
Reinstall outside rearview mirror (1).
AR88.70-P-9000GH
Replace foam on inside of door around
hole where mirror wiring harness comes
through.
P88.70-2311-11
1
Outside rearview mirror
2
Foam
Mounting wedge
110 589 03 59 00
Parts ordering notes
Part no.
Designation
Quantity
163 682 25 28
Foam
2
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