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Fig. 83: Identifying External Torx Set (001 589 76 09 00)
Fig. 84: Identifying Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)
Fig. 85: Identifying Locating Plate (112 589 00 32 00)
Fig. 86: Identifying Locating Plate (112 589 01 32 00)
Fig. 87: Identifying Open End Wrench (112 589 00 01 00)
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Fig. 88: Identifying Insertion Tool (112 589 01 03 00)
Fig. 89: Identifying Screwdr iver Insert (000 589 03 10 00)
Fig. 90: Identifying Screwdr iver Insert (000 589 04 10 00)
Fig. 91: Identifying Pressure Hose (119 589 04 63 00)
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Fig. 92: Identifying Torque Wrench (001 589 72 21 00)
Commercially available tools
Repair materials
SCREW DIAGRAM FOR TIMING CASE COVER - AR01.40-P-8000-01B
Assignment of bolts for timing case cover
Apply sealant at the bolts marked (arrows).
NumberDesignation
WH58.30-Z-1001-06A6 mm socket hexagon on flexible shaft for hose clamps with worm drive
WH58.30-Z-1002-06A7 mm socket hexagon on flexible shaft for hose clamps with worm drive
NumberDesignationOrder number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01ASealantA 003 989 98 20
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Fig. 93: Identifying Timing Case C over Bolts & Bolts Needing Sealant
REMOVE/INSTALL TIMING CA SE COVER - AR01.40-P-8000B
ENGINE 112 in model 129, 163, 170, 202, 208, 210.061 /063 /065 /261 /263 /265 /663, 220
ENGINE 113 (except 113.991) in MODELS 129,163, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220, 230.475 /474 (except,
215.374,220.074/174)
Shown on engine 112 in model 210
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Fig. 94: Identifying Timing Case Cover Remove/Install Components - Shown On Engine 112 In Model
210
Modification notes
1.9.04
Value
changed from
10 Nm to 14
NmValue in row 1003 changed for engine
112.910/911/912/913/914/915/916/917/
920/921/922/923/940/941/942/943/944/
945/946/947/949/953/954/955/960/961 / 970/972/973/975
*BA20.10-P-
1003-01M
Value
changed from
10 Nm to 14
NmValue in series 1004 changed for engine
112.910/911/912/913/914/915/916/917/
920/921/922/923/940/941/942/943/944/
945/946/947/949/953/954/955/960/961 / 970/972/973/975
*BA20.10-P-
1004-01M
Remove/install
Risk of explosion
caused by
oxyhydrogen gas.
Risk of No fire, sparks, open fl ames or smoking. Wear acid-
resistant gloves, clothing and safety glasses. Only pour
battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked
containers.AS54.10-Z-
0001-01A
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poisoning and
caustic burns
caused by
swallowing
battery acid. Risk
of injury caused
by burns to skin
and eyes from
battery acid or
when handling
damaged lead-
acid batteries
1Disconnect
battery ground
cableModels 129, 163, 170, 202, 208, 210AR54.10-P-
0003A
Model 215, 220AR54.10-P-
0003I
Model 230.474 /475AR54.10-P-
0003R
Notes on batteryAll modelsAH54.10-P-
0001-01A
2Remove engine
compartment
panelingModel 129,202,208,210AR61.20-P-
1105AB
Models 163.172/174/175AR61.20-P-
1105GH
Model 170AR61.20-P-
1105A
Model 215, 220AR61.20-P-
1105M
Model 230AR61.20-P-
1105R
Risk of injury to
skin and eyes
caused by
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 containers.
Wear protective gloves, protec tive clothing and safety
glasses.
AS20.00-Z-
0001-01A
3Drain coolant
from radiatorEngine 112, 113 in models 129, 163, 202, 208,
210,215,220AR20.00-P-
1142HA
Engine 113.963 in models 230.475
Engine 112.960 in model 170.466AR20.00-P-
1142RVK
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474
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Engine 113.963 in models 230.475
Engine 112.947 in model 170.465AR20.00-P-
1142SV
Engine 112.960 in model 170.466
4.1Remove engine
cover with
integrated air
filterModel 129
Type 170.465
Model 202.033/ 093
Model 208.370 /374 /470
Model 220
Type 230.475
Unclip covering on front si de of engine. Remove the
engine cover with integrated air filter from the cylinder
head covers vertically in the upward direction.
4.2Remove air filterEngine 112.960 in model 170.466
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474AR09.10-P-
1150SVK
5.1Remove viscous
fan clutch (1)Engine 112 in model 210, 202, 129
Engine 112 in model 163.154 /157
Engine 113 in model 210, 208, 202, 129
Engine 113 in model 163.172
Right-hand thread!AR20.40-P-
5660C
6.1Remove heater
unitModel 170.465 with retrofitted stationary heater Thermo
Top C.AR83.70-P-
5302NB
7.1Remove fan
shroud (3)Engine 113 in model 215
Engine 112 in model 220
Engine 113 in model 220
Engine 113.963 in models 230.475
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474AR20.40-P-
6800AB
7.2Remove electric
fan Model 163 unscrew bolts at bottom of fan shroud.
Engine 113.965 in model 163.175AR20.40-P-
5000GH
Engine 113.981 in model 163.174
Engine 112.947 in model 170.465AR20.40-P-
5000SV
Engine 112.960 in model 170.466
8Attach guard
plate for radiator /
condenser
Guard plate for
radiator /
condenserEngines 112, 113, 137, 271, 272, 275, 285, 602, 604, 605,
606, 611, 612, 613, 628, 648WF58.50-P-
0110-01A
9.1Remove poly-V-
belt for
superchargerEngine 113.992 in model 230.474AR13.21-P-
1202RVK
9.2Remove poly V-
belt (2)ENGINE 112 in models 129, 163AR13.22-P-
1202B
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Engine 113 in model 129, 202, 208, 210
Engine 113 (except 113.965 /981) in model 163
Engine 112 in model 202, 208, 210AR13.22-P-
1202BA
Engine 112 in model 220
Engine 113 in model 215.373 /375
Engine 113 in models
220.070 /073 /075 /083 /084 /170 /173 /175 /183 /184 /875
Engine 113.965 in model 163.175
Engine 113.981 in model 163.174
Engine 113.984 in model 208.374 /474
Engine 113.963 in models 230.475AR13.22-P-
1202R
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474
Engine 112.947 in model 170.465AR13.22-P-
1202SV
10Remove cylinder
head covers (6)Engine 112, 113 air filter located on vehicle sideAR01.20-P-
5014B
Engine 112, 113 air filter located on engine sideAR01.20-P-
5014BV
11Detach coolant
line (17, 18) from
coolant pump
(12).
12Detach coolant
line (16) at
thermostat
housing (13).
13Dismount
refrigerant
compressor (A9) Place to the side with lines connected.
*BA83.55-P-
1001-01A
14.1Remove
alternator (G2)Engine 113.963 in models 230.475
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474AR15.40-P-
5032R
15.1Remove ATF line
bracket (23).Model 230
15.2Detach ATF line
from front axle
carrierModel 163
16Remove oil pan
bottom section (9)Engine 112.942 in model 163.154AR01.45-P-
7555V
Engine 112.970 in model 163.157
Engine 113.942 in model 163.172
Engine 113.965 in model 163.175AR01.45-P-
7555VE
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