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dry contamination, brush seat with nylon or natural hair brush (not metal brush) and vacuum.
Clean severe spots and soil first with MB car shampoo. Soak up MB car shampoo with absorbent rags or paper
towel and dry (with air drier if required). If this is not successful, clean again with MB spot remover after
drying.
For this purpose, use a rag saturated with MB spot remover.
Generally soak up dissolved spot substances with absorbent rag or paper towel and dry.
Spots cannot always be removed without leaving a ring. In such cases, uniformly clean the individual column,
the entire part or the entire surface.
Carpeting can also be cleaned using the spray vacuum process with carpet cleaning machines
(e.g. Puzzi machine from Karcher company, etc.).
Repair materials
CLEAN SYNTHETIC LEATHER HEADLINER (STRETCH HEADLINER) - AP68.00-P-1000-02A
all
Work procedure
Apply uniformly and thinly with lent-free rag to prevent fluid from penetrating through the fine perforations.
Do not use solvent (naphtha or similar) Damages the surface of the synthetic leather.
Repair materials
CLEANING THE VEHICLE INTERIOR - AP68.00-P-1000ZZ
NumberDesignationOrder number
BR00.45-Z-1004-04AStain removal solutionA 001 986 28 71
BR00.45-Z-1003-04ATextile cleanerA 001 986 25 71
BR00.45-Z-1002-04ACar shampooA 001 986 41 71
NumberDesignationOrder number
BR00.45-Z-1005-04ACleanerA 000 986 51 71
BR00.45-Z-1003-04ATextile cleanerA 001 986 25 71
BR00.45-Z-1002-04ACar shampooA 001 986 41 71
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MODEL all
CLEAN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, STEERING WHEEL AND GEARSHIFT LEVER (STANDARD VERSION) - AP68.10-P-
1000-01A
all
Work procedure
Wipe off with moist, lent-free rag.
Do not use scouring agent to prevent scratching surfaces.
Do not bring Plexiglas cover on instrument cluster and Mercedes Star in steering wheel into contact with
solvent or cleaning agents containing solvents (danger of tension cracking).
Do not apply liquids to Plexiglas cover on instrument cluster.
Repair materials
Cleaning vehicle headliners of textile material (prefabricated headliners), floor
coverings, rear shelf coverings, and other textiles AP68.00-P-
1000-01A
Cleaning synthetic leather vehicle headliners (tensioned headliners) AP68.00-P-
1000-02A
Cleaning seat belts AP91.40-P-
1000-01A
Cleaning instrument cluster, steering wheel and gearshift lever (standard version) AP68.10-P-
1000-01A
Cleaning leather upholstery, leather steering wheel, and leather gearshift lever AP91.18-P-
1000-01A
Cleaning plastic covering parts AP68.30-P-
1000-01A
Cleaning MB Tex upholstery AP91.18-P-
1000-02A
Cleaning fabric upholstery AP91.18-P-
1000-03A
Cleaning velours upholstery AP91.18-P-
1000-04A
Cleaning amaretta upholstery AP91.18-P-
1000-05A
NumberDesignationOrder number
BR00.45-Z-1002-04ACar shampooA 001 986 41 71
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CLEAN PLASTIC PANELING PARTS - AP68.30-P-1000-01A
all
Work procedure
Wipe off with moist, lent-free rag and polish
Do not use scouring agent to prevent scratching the surfaces. Do not allow MB plastic cleaner to come into
contact with textile surfaces (spotting) Do not allow MB plastic cleaner to come into contact with Plexiglas
cover on instrument (danger of tension cracks). Other agents (e.g. cockpit spray) which result in a glossy
surface, are not permissible due to reflections.
Repair materials
RETROFITTING & CONVERSION
MODIFYING CARPET FOR SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT POINT - AN68.20-P-0001-03A
Model 163">
1. Position outer holes of template (1) over center of D-ring Torx fasteners on rear floor cargo compartment.
2. Install T40 Torx bit through each of the template outer holes into the D-ring Torx fasteners to keep
template positioned correctly.
Start at rear template hole, insert Torx bit, stretch out template, then insert Torx bit into front hole.
3. Transfer center hole dimension (2) onto carpet
4. Remove template (1).
5. Remove section (2) of carpet with knife.
To gain access to the seat belt attachment point.
6. Repeat for opposite side.
NumberDesignationOrder number
BR00.45-Z-1002-04ACar shampooA 001 986 41 71
BR00.45-Z-1005-04ACleanerA 000 986 51 71
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Fig. 76: Identifying Template And Carpet
MODIFY PANELING ON D-PILLAR - AN68.30-P-0001-01A
MODEL 163.113 /154 #A up to 289564, 163.113 #X up to 754619, 163.154 #X up to 716524, 163.136 /172
When working ensure that the seatbelt is correctly installed, operates properly and that damage to the outer
paneling surface is prevented.
1. Glue hole template (2) for seatbelt onto D-pillar paneling (1).
Position edge of template to edge of paneling.
2. Mark dimensions of oblong hole (3) on D-pillar paneling (1).
3. Remove hole template (2).
4. Cut out oblong hole (3) for seatbelt.
5. Debug hole edges with P240 sand paper.
6. Polish hole edges with P600 sand paper.
To avoid possible chafing of the seatbelt, a uniform smooth surface is required.
7. Repeat on opposite side.
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Fig. 77: Identifying D-Pillar Paneling, Template And Oblong Hole
MODIFY ROOF PANELING FOR INSTALLING HANDLE AND CLAMPING STRAP MOUNT - AN68.30-P-0001-02A
Model 163.113 /154 #A up to 289564, #X up to 754619 Model 163.136/ 172 with code (847), 3rd seat row
Handles
1. Remove clothes hook and accessory hook.
2. Position template (1) to roof paneling.
Fasten template with adhesive tape.
3. Mark points which must be cut out for installing the handle.
4. Remove template (1).
5. Cut out cutouts for handle.
NumberDesignationMODEL Series 163
BA68.70-P-1001-02AScrew for pivot handle/mount on roof frameNm2.5
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Fig. 78: Identifying Handle Template
Only on vehicles with safety standard FMVSS201.
6.1 Install shock absorber (5).
Danger of cracks. Carefully pull roof paneling downward and install shock absorber between roof
paneling and roof frame.
The flat side of the shock absorber (5) points in the direction of the roof frame.
Fig. 79: Identifying Accessory Hook And Pivot Handle
- Only On Vehicles With Safety Standard
FMVSS201.
7 Install accessory hook (2), clamping strap mount (3) and pivot handle (4).
On vehicles with FMVSS201 install special clamping strap mounts and pivot handles with screws (6)
.
8 Repeat on opposite side.
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Fig. 80: Identifying Accessory Hook, Clamping Strap Mount And Pivot Handle - On Vehicles With
FMVSS201
MODIFY ROOF PANELING FOR INSTALLING HANDLE AND CLAMPING STRAP MOUNT - AN68.30-P-0001-02B
Model 163.113 /154 #A as of 289565, Model 163.113 #X as of 754620, Model 163.128/ 157/ 175 with code
(847), 3rd seat row
1. Remove accessory hook.
2. Position template (1) to roof paneling.
Fasten template with adhesive tape.
3. Mark points which must be cut out for installing pivot handle and clamping strap.
4. Remove template (1).
Fig. 81: Identifying Pivot Handle Template
5. Cut out cutouts for pivot handle and clamping strap mount.
Do not cut into window airbag or wiring harness.
6. Repeat on opposite side.
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6 Install accessory hook (2), clamping strap mount (3) and handle (4).
7 Repeat on opposite side.
Fig. 82: Identifying Accessory Hook, Clamping Strap Mount And Handle
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