1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 hood release

23 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Hood lock release
217
2
Parking brake pedal
53
3
Parking brake release
53
4
Left cup holder
166
5
Combination switch

Exterior lights


High beam


Turn signals
49
6
Cruise control lever
150
7
Instrument cluster
116
8
Hazard warning flasher
switch
112
9
Lever for voice control
system*, see separate
operating instructions
Item
Page
a
Windshield wiper / washer
switch
49
b
Front Parktronic* warning
indicator
155
c
Glove box
164
d
Right cup holder
166
e
Storage compartment
f
Electrical outlet
170
g
Horn
h
Headlamp washer button*
131
j
Steering lock with ignition
33
k
Steering wheel lever
39

217 Operation
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Hood
Opening
1Release lever

Pull release lever1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked. Handle2 pro-
trudes slightly from the radiator-grille.
If not, lift the hood slightly.
2Handle for opening the hood

Pull handle2 to its stop out of the
radiator-grille.

Pull up on the hood and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Warning!
G
Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could
be forced open by passing air flow.
!To avoid damage to the windshield wip-
ers or hood, never open the hood if the
wiper arms are folded forward away
from the windshield.
Warning!
G
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running. Make sure the hood is
properly closed before driving. When closing
the hood, use extreme caution not to catch
hands or fingers.
The radiator fan may continue to run for ap-
proximately 30 seconds or even restart af-
ter the engine has been turned off. Stay
clear of fan blades.


273 Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Replacing wiper blades
Removing
Fold the wiper arm forward.

Turn wiper blade at a right angle to wip-
er arm.
1Wiper blade
2Safety tab

Press safety tab down2.

Push wiper blade downward1 and re-
move.
Installing
Slide the wiper blade into end of wiper
arm until it locks in place.

Fold the wiper arm back to rest on the
windshield. Make sure you hold onto
the wiper when folding the wiper arm
back.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, remove key from steer-
ing lock before replacing a wiper blade. Oth-
erwise the motor could suddenly turn on and
cause injury.
!Never open the hood when the wiper
arms are folded forward.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted.
Make certain that the wiper blades are
properly installed. Improperly installed
wiper blades may cause windshield
damage.
For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Fig. 153: Identifying Headlamp Unit Bulbs Components
REMOVE/INSTALL FOG LAMP BULB - AR82.10-P-1825GH
Remove/install
1Open hood and raise to
vertical positionUp to 31.08.99AR88.40-P-1000GH
As of 01.09.99AR88.40-P-1000GI
2Release cover (1) by
pressing on catch lever (3,
direction of arrow) and
remove
3Remove cover (2)
4Disconnect electrical
connectors (4) for bulbs
5Open retaining clips (5)
for bulbs
6Remove bulbs (E1e1,
E1e2, E1e4) Do not touch bulbs
with bare fingers, use
grease-free, soft cloth.
Installation: Ensure
bulb is correctly installed.
7Install in the reverse order
8Perform function check

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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AR20.00-P-1142M
Drain, pour in coolant
8.11.99

ENGINE
612.963 in MODEL 163.113

P20.20-2083-12

1
Front noise encapsulation bottom part

2
Radiator

3
Radiator drain tap

4
Siphon hose

Draining


Danger!

Risk of injury
to
fingers being jammed or

pinched
when removing, 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


Danger!
Risk of injury
to skin and eyes suffering

scalding from contact with hot coolant spray.
Risk of poisoning
from swallowing coolant.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant

temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly

and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant

into beverage bottles.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing

and eye protection.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

1
Open engine hood and raise to vertical position


Have assistant secure hood.

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Open cap of coolant expansion reservoir

Turn cap half a turn in the anti-clockwise

direction, release pressure, and then unscrew

cap.

3
Remove front noise encapsulation bottom

part (1)

4
Attach siphon hose (4) to drain connection of

radiator

5
Drain coolant at radiator (2) on right

To do this, turn drain tap (3) at radiator (2)

into position "1" (arrow).


Disposal of coolants.

Pay attention to legal provisions or local

wastewater regulations!

Refer to Environmental Protection Catalog

issued by MBVD/PWU for locations in

Germany.

6
Clean cooling and heating system

Clean cooling and heating system in case

of impurities. See

#

Remove oil from cooling and heating system.
AR20.00-P-1250B

Pour in


Notes on coolant
All engines

AH20.00-N-2080-01A

7
Turn drain tap (3) at radiator (2) into position

"0" (arrow)

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AR20.00-P-1142M
Drain, pour in coolant
8.11.99

ENGINE
612.963 in MODEL 163.113

P20.20-2083-12

1
Front noise encapsulation bottom part

2
Radiator

3
Radiator drain tap

4
Siphon hose

Draining


Danger!

Risk of injury
to
fingers being jammed or

pinched
when removing, 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


Danger!
Risk of injury
to skin and eyes suffering

scalding from contact with hot coolant spray.
Risk of poisoning
from swallowing coolant.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant

temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly

and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant

into beverage bottles.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing

and eye protection.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

1
Open engine hood and raise to vertical position


Have assistant secure hood.

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Open cap of coolant expansion reservoir

Turn cap half a turn in the anti-clockwise

direction, release pressure, and then unscrew

cap.

3
Remove front noise encapsulation bottom

part (1)

4
Attach siphon hose (4) to drain connection of

radiator

5
Drain coolant at radiator (2) on right

To do this, turn drain tap (3) at radiator (2)

into position "1" (arrow).


Disposal of coolants.

Pay attention to legal provisions or local

wastewater regulations!

Refer to Environmental Protection Catalog

issued by MBVD/PWU for locations in

Germany.

6
Clean cooling and heating system

Clean cooling and heating system in case

of impurities. See

#

Remove oil from cooling and heating system.
AR20.00-P-1250B

Pour in


Notes on coolant
All engines

AH20.00-N-2080-01A

7
Turn drain tap (3) at radiator (2) into position

"0" (arrow)

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