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Commercially available tools
Parts ordering notes
system antenna (GPS) on
roof
7Install adapter wiring
harness for vehicles with
engine 111 or up to 06/99
Vehicles with automatic
transmissionAN82.61-P-0001-01H
Vehicles with manual
transmissionAN82.61-P-0001-01I
8Retrofit diagnostic line On vehicles up to
06/99AN82.61-P-0001-03A
9Reassemble vehicle 5 to 1
10Enable equipment code See operating
instructions
11Start up auto-pilot system On vehicles with
sound system active
sound system when
performing diagnosis.AN82.61-P-1002-07B
*WH58.30
-Z-1036-13A
NumberDesignation
WH58.30-Z-1036-13AHandheld tester (HHT)651 100 01 99
Part no.DescriptionQuantity
B6 782 25 51Audio 30 APS radio1
KG82 (see EPC)GPS and telephone antenna1
KG82 (see EPC)Antenna lead from splitter to radio1
KG82 (see EPC)Adapter wiring harness (without
sound system) (vehicles with
M111 or up to 06.99)1
KG82 (see EPC)CAN bus wiring harness (vehicles
with M 111 or up to 06.99)1
KG82 (see EPC)CAN bus adapter (vehicles with M
111 or up to 06.99)1
KG82 (see EPC)Adapter wiring harness (with
sound system) (vehicles with M
111 or up to 06.99)1
A011 545 80 26Contact spring (radio) (on vehicles
up to 06.99)2
commercially availablegreen 0.5 mm lead2 2M
commercially availablegreen 0.5 mm lead 2 (diagnostic
lead) (on vehicles up to 06.99)2M
A012 545 39 26Contact spring (diagnostic socket) 1
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Fig. 315: Identifying Transfer Case Cont rol Module And CAN Bus Wiring Harness
7. Route connector (8) for TrafficStar wiring harness (4) from radio shaft along fan duct to center console.
Fig. 316: Identifying Trafficstar Wiring Harness And Connector
Steps 8-11 apply only for vehicl es with manual transmission
8. Separate green lead (gn) from CAN bus ad apter connector (8) (see magnifying glass).
9. Tie TrafficStar (4) wiring harn ess on at height of shift gate and pull out green lead (gn).
Fig. 317: Identifying CAN Bus Adapter Conn ector And Trafficstar Wiring Harness
10. Route green lead (gn) to bac
k-up lamp switch (S16/2).
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Fig. 326: Identifying CAN Bus Adapter And Self-Tapping Screws
4. Disconnect standard wiring harness (2) fr om transfer case control module (N78).
5. Connect CAN bus (9) wiri ng harness between transfer case cont rol module (N78) and standard wiring
harness (2).
6. Route CAN bus (6) lead on fan duct.
Fig. 327: Identifying Transfer Case Cont rol Module And CAN Bus Wiring Harness
7. Route connector (8) for TrafficStar wiring harness (4) from radio shaft along fan duct to center console.
Fig. 328: Identifying Trafficstar Wiring Harness And Connector
Steps 8-10 apply only for vehicl es with manual transmission
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Parts ordering notes
RETROFITTING CD CHANGER - AZ82.64-P-0001MA
MODEL 163 as of 1.7.99
in combination with Audio 10, Audio 30 radio or COMAND operating and display system and D2B fiber
optical cable
AR82.60-P-7502EA
3Remove center console
AR68.20-P-2000GH
Install
4Retrofit global
positioning system (GPS)
antenna on roof for vehicles with
engine 111 or to 9.99AN82.61-P-7474-04AZ
5Retrofit Traffic Pro
wiring harnessVehicles with automatic
transmission.AZ82.61-P-0002-01H
Vehicles with manual
transmission.AZ82.61-P-0002-01HH
6Fit remaining parts to
vehicle 3-1
7Enable radio code See operating
instructions.
8Start up Auto-Pilot-
System See operating
instructions from Becker
company
Part no.DesignationQuantity
B6 782 30 24Traffic Pro navigation system
parts kit1
Group 82 (see EPC)CTEL and GPS antenna1
Group 82 (see EPC)Antenna lead from splitter to radio1
Group 82 (see EPC)Adapter wiring harness (without
sound system) (vehicles with
engine 111 or up to 9.99)1
Group 82 (see EPC)CAN bus wiring harness (vehicles
with engine 111 or up to 9.99)1
Group 82 (see EPC)CAN bus adapter (vehicles with
engine 111 or up to 9.99)1
A011 545 80 26Contact spring (radio)2
Commercially availableGreen lead 0.5 mm2 2m
Group 82 (see EPC)Antenna splitter1
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1Disconnect ground cable from
battery Insulate ground line as
a protection against
unintentional contact of
dismounted ground line
with ground point of
battery.AR54.10-P-0003A
Notes on battery AH54.10-P-0001-01A
2Remove inner fender in right
front fender AR88.10-P-1300GH
3.1Unscrew nut (6) at shield (5)
of left engine mount and take
out shieldEngine 112
*BA22.10-P-1004-01L
4Dismount electrical line
circuit 30 (1) and electrical
line circuit 50 (2) Nut, terminal 30
connection*BA15.30-P-1001-01A
Nut of connection
circuit 50*BA15.30-P-1002-01A
5Remove bolts (3) *BA15.30-P-1003-01A
6Take out starter (M1) to the
side
7.1Check ring gear at flywheel
for wear and damageWhen replacing the
starter on vehicles fitted
with manual transmission
Rotate engine at the
crankshaft in direction of
rotation.
7.2Check ring gear on the drive
plate for wear and damageWhen replacing the
starter on vehicles fitted
with automatic
transmission
Rotate engine at the
crankshaft in direction of
rotation.
8Install in reverse order
9Perform function check
10Render electrical system
operationalSee ? Perform basic
programmingAR00.19-P-0200GH
11Read out fault memory and
erase When the work is
complete stored faults
must be worked on in the
diagnostic trouble code
memories and erased. ?
Connect up STAR
DIAGNOSIS, read out
fault memory
AD00.00-P-2000-04A
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20Remove poly-V-
belt tensioning
device (5)Engine 112 in models 129, 163AR13.25-P-
3200B
Engine 113 in model 129, 202, 208, 210
Engine 113 (except 113.965 /981) in model 163
Models 129, 202, 210 with manual transmission.
Unscrew damper of belt te nsioning device at coolant
pump.
Engine 113.963 in models 230.475AR13.25-P-
3200R
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474
21Remove vibration
damper (4)Engine 112 in models 129, 163AR03.30-P-
1600C
Engine 113 in models 129, 202.033 /093
Engine 113 (except 113.981) in model 163
Engine 113 (except 113.980) in model 210
Engine 113 (except 113.984) in model 208
Engine 112.947 in model 170AR03.30-P-
1600CA
Engine 112 in model 202, 208, 210, 220
Engine 113.981 in model 163.174
Engine 113 (except 113.991) in models 215, 220.
Engine 113.963 in models 230.475
Engine 113.992 in model 230.474AR03.30-P-
1600RVK
22Remove chain
tensioner (14)ENGINE 112 in models 129, 163
Engine 113 (except 113.965 /981) in model 163
Engine 113 in model 129, 202, 208, 210AR05.10-P-
7800C
Engine 112 in model 170, 202, 208, 210
Engine 113 in model 163.174 /175AR05.10-P-
7800CA
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 in model 230.474 /475AR05.10-P-
7800AM
23.1Remove oil filter
housingEngine 113.992 in model 230.474AR18.20-P-
3471RKV
23.2Remove oil filter
housing with
oil/water heat
exchanger (7)Engine 112 in models 170, 202, 208, 210, 220AR18.20-P-
3471BA
Engine 113 in model 220
Engine 113.963 in models 230.475
Engine 113.965 in model 163.175
Engine 113.981 in model 163.174
Engine 112 in models 129, 163AR18.20-P-
3471B
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GENERAL NOTES: PASSENGER CARS - AH00.01-Z-0998AZ
MODEL all
Notes on TowingMODEL 461, 463AH00.60-P-0100-
02GA
Overall vehicle
Overall vehicleFG00AH00.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine
Complete engine,
crankcase ventilation,
cylinder head, crankcaseFG01AH01.00-Z-9999AZ
Crank assemblyFG03AH03.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine timingFG05AH05.00-Z-9999AZ
Mixture formationFG07AH07.00-Z-9999AZ
Air intake, superchargingFG09AH09.00-Z-9999AZ
Electrical system - engineFG15AH15.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine lubrication,
engine oil coolingFG18AH18.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine cooling systemFG20AH20.00-Z-9999AZ
Engine suspensionFG22AH22.00-Z-9999AZ
Throttle control, cruise
control systemFG30AH30.00-Z-9999AZ
Fuel systemFG47AH47.00-Z-9999AZ
Exhaust systemFG49AH49.00-Z-9999AZ
Chassis
Manual transmissionFG26AH26.00-Z-9999AZ
Automatic transmissionFG27AH27.00-Z-9999AZ
Frame, trailer operationFG31AH31.00-Z-9999AZ
SuspensionFG32AH32.00-Z-9999AZ
Rear axleFG35AH35.00-Z-9999AZ
Wheels, chassis
alignment checkFG40AH40.00-Z-9999AZ
Brakes - hydraulic and
mechanical systemsFG42AH42.00-Z-9999AZ
Brakes - pneumatic
system and auxiliary
brakesFG43AH43.00-Z-9999AZ
SteeringFG46AH46.00-Z-9999AZ
Electrical system,
equipment and
instrumentsFG54AH54.00-Z-9999AZ
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In areas exposed to particularly high stresses (dampness, scouring), additional safety precautions may however
be required.
The following measures are recommended depending on the application.
Protect repair area using:
Heat-shrinkable tube
Corrugated tube
Wrapping with fabric tape
Spaghetti insulation
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
MODEL SURVEY - GF00.10-P-0025-01I
MAJOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW - GF00.10-P-0025-02I
COMPLETE VEHICLE, MODEL/COMPONENT INSTALLATION SURVEY, BUILD CONDITION - GF00.10-P-0801I
MODEL 163
163.1163.11163.113ML 270 CDI
163.12163.128ML 400 CDI
163.13163.136ML 230
163.15163.154ML 320
163.157ML 350
163.17163.172ML 430
163.174ML 55 AMG
163.175ML 500
Sales
designationModelEngineManual
transmissionAutomatic
transmissionSteering gear
ML 270 CDI163.113612.963716.644722.661-
ML400CDI163.128628.963-722.666
722.673-
ML 230163.136111.977717.461722.660-
ML 320163.154112.942-722.662-
ML 350163.157112.970-722.674-
ML 430163.172113.942-722.663-
ML 55 AMG163.174113.981-722.666-
ML 500163.175113.965-722.666-
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