1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 center console

AR68.20-P-2370GH
Remove/install armrest lid on center console
15.4.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P68.20-0461-06

Illustrated on model 163 up to 31.08.01

1
Stowage compartment

2
Screws

3
Stowage box

4
Screws

5
Armrest cover

P68.20-2544-04

Illustrated on model 163 as of 01.09.01

4
Bolts

5
Armrest cover

6
Access openings

Removing, installing

1.1
Remove storage compartment (1)

Up to 31.08.01: Unclip stowage

compartment (1) from stowage box (3)

2.1
Unscrew screws (2) and remove stowage box

(3)

up to 31.08.01

3
Unscrew screws (4).

4
Remove armrest lid (5)

As of 01.09.01: Insert long wedge into

access openings (6) and loosen retaining lugs.

Long wedge

*115589035900

5
Install in the reverse order

Assembly wedge

115 589 03 59 00

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AR68.20-P-2000GH
Remove/install center console
4.2.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P68.20-0447-01 P68.20-0449-01 P68.20-0452-01

1
Housing

2
Screws
S21/15s1

Left rear power window switch

S21/15s2
Right rear power window switch

3

Screws

4
Screws


Remove, Install

1
Remove armrest cover from center console

AR68.20-P-2370GH

2
Remove cover on gearshift lever

Up to 31.08.01

AR68.20-P-2310GH

As of 01.09.01

AR68.20-P-2310GI

3
Unscrew screws (2) from front of housing (1)

4.1
Disconnect electrical connector on right and

left rear power window switches (S21/15s1

and S21/15s2)

Up to 31.08.01:

Remove wiring harness

from mount.

4.2
Disconnect connector from floor in center

console

Up to 31.08.01: Remove wiring harness

from mount.

5
Unscrew screws (4) from rear of housing (1)

6
Remove housing (1)

Set selector lever to position N


Installation:
As of 01.09.01, ensure that

air duct is installed tightly.

7
Install in the reverse order

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CONTROL UNITS
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION
MOTORS
MOTORS LOCATION
Fig. 1 .
ComponentComponent Location
Acoustimass Bass ModuleUnder driver's seat. See Fig. 1 .
All Activity Module (AAM)In left side of engine compartment, in E-box. See
Fig. 1
.
ASR/ETS/ESP Hydraulic UnitIn left side of engine compartment, below washer
bottle.
Electronic Selector Lever Control ModuleUnder center console, at base of selector lever
assembly.
Engine Control Module (ME-SFI)In left side of engine compartment, in E-box. See
Fig. 1
.
ESA Control Module (Right/Left)Under respective front seat.
ESP/SPS/BAS Control ModuleIn left side of engine compartment, in E-box. See
Fig. 1
.
ETC Control ModuleBehind center of dash. See Fig. 1 .
Extended Activity Module (EAM)Behind left side of dash.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Control ModuleBehind center of dash.
MB-Immobilizer Control ModuleIn top right side of steering column. See Fig. 1 .
Restraint System Control ModuleUnder center console.
SRS Control ModuleBelow front of center console. See Fig. 1 .
Suction Cooling Fan Control ModuleAt front of engine compartment.
Trailer Turn Signal Control ModuleIntegral to trailer harness.
Transfer Case Control ModuleBelow center console, behind shift assembly. See
Fig. 1
.
Trip Computer Control ModuleIn front of roof.
Xenon Headlamp Control Module (Left/Right)Behind respective headlamp.
Xenon Headlamp Ignition Module (Left/Right)Behind respective headlamp.
ComponentComponent Location
Blend Air Flap Actuator MotorBehind right side of dash.
Blower MotorUnder right side of dash.
Coolant Circulation PumpIn right rear of engine compartment.
Differential Lock Vacuum PumpOn left side of engine compartment.
Electric Air PumpOn front center of engine.
Filler Flap CL Actuating MotorIn left rear cargo area, behind trim.

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SENDING UNITS & SENSORS
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION
Fuel PumpIn top of fuel tank.
Headlamp Range Adjustment Motor (Right/Left)Behind respective headlamp.
Headlamp Washer PumpIn left front of engine compartment, on side of
washer fluid reservoir.
In-Car Temperature Sensor Aspirator BlowerBehind center of dash.
Lamella Sun Roof Motor (Left/Right)At rear of roof.
Module Box Blower MotorIn left side of engine compartment, in E-box.
Rear Wall Door Washer PumpIn left side of engine compartment, on side of
washer fluid reservoir.
Tailgate Window Wiper MotorIn liftgate, behind trim.
Transfer Case Range Selection MotorOn left rear of transfer case.
Windshield Washer PumpIn left front of engine compartment, on washer fluid
reservoir.
Wiper MotorAt left rear of engine compartment, under plenum
cover.
ComponentComponent Location
ABS Lateral Acceleration SensorBelow center console, behind shift assembly.
Camshaft Hall Effect SensorOn right front of engine.
Crankshaft Position (CKP) SensorOn left rear of engine.
ECT SensorOn front center of engine.
ESP Brake Pressure Sensor No. 1In left rear of engine compartment.
ESP Brake Pressure Sensor No. 2In left rear of engine compartment.
Freeze Protection Temperature SensorBehind right side of dash, in evaporator.
Front Axle SensorBehind right front wheel.
Fuel Level SensorOn top of fuel tank.
Fuel Tank Emissions Monitoring Pressure SensorIn left rear side of cargo area, behind trim on fuel
filler pipe.
Hot Film MAF SensorIn right side of engine compartment.
In-Car Temperature SensorBehind center of dash.
Knock Sensor No. 1 (KS 1)On right side of engine, below intake manifold.
Knock Sensor No. 2 (KS 2)On left side of engine, below intake manifold.
Left Front Brake Pad Wear SensorBehind left front wheel.
Left Front VSSBehind left front wheel.
Left Rear Brake Pad Wear SensorBehind left rear wheel.
Left Rear VSSBehind left rear wheel.
Membrane Travel SensorIntegral to brake booster.
Oil SensorOn lower right front of engine.
Outside Temperature Indicator Temperature SensorBehind left side of front grille.

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SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES
SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION
SWITCHES
SWITCHES LOCATION
Outside Temperature Sensor (A/C)Behind lower right side of dash.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S 1) (Left) (Before TWC)Under left side of vehicle, in left exhaust downpipe.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S 2) (Left) (After TWC)Under left side of vehicle, in left exhaust pipe.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S 1) (Right) (Before TWC)Under right side of vehicle, in right exhaust
downpipe.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S 2) (Right) (After TWC)Under right side of vehicle, in right exhaust pipe.
Pedal Value SensorIn left rear corner of engine compartment.
Pressure SensorOn right front of engine.
Rain SensorAt front of headliner.
Rear Axle SensorBehind right rear wheel.
Refrigerant Pressure SensorIn left front of engine compartment.
Right Front Brake Pad Wear SensorBehind right front wheel.
Right Front VSSBehind right front wheel.
Right Rear Brake Pad Wear SensorBehind right rear wheel.
Right Rear VSSBehind right rear wheel.
Steering Angle SensorBelow driver's side of dash.
Yaw Rate SensorBelow center console, behind shift assembly.
ComponentComponent Location
Activated Charcoal Canister Shutoff ValveUnder rear of vehicle, above spare wheel.
Adjustable Camshaft Timing SolenoidAt front center of engine.
AIR Pump Switchover ValveOn right front of engine.
EGR Switchover ValveOn top rear of engine.
Purge Control ValveIn left rear corner of engine compartment.
Shifting Induction Pipe Switchover ValveOn top front center of engine.
Solenoid Valve (BAS)Integral to brake booster.
Throttle Valve Control ElementOn center rear of engine.
Valve Unit (ETC)In transmission.
ComponentComponent Location
Brake Fluid Level SwitchIn brake fluid reservoir.
Electronic ECL SwitchIn left rear of engine compartment.
Engine Hood Switch (ATA)In left rear corner of engine compartment.
Kickdown SwitchBelow accelerator pedal.
Left Front Seat Belt Buckle SwitchIn driver's seat belt buckle.

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X18/2 (3) (Black, 6-Pin)At left rear of engine compartment.
X18/3 (Black, 10-Pin)Behind left rear wheel.
X18/5 (Black, 3-Pin)Under trim, at left rear of cargo area.
X18/6 (Black, 3-Pin)At left rear of cargo area.
X18/7 (Black, 9-Pin)At left side of engine compartment.
X18/10 (3-Pin)At left rear of engine compartment, in E-box.
X18/11 (Black, 2-Pin)Behind left headlight.
X18/18 (3-Pin)Behind radio.
X18/23 (Black, 3-Pin)At left side of engine compartment, in E-box.
X18/26 (Black, 14-Pin)At left rear of engine compartment, in E-box.
X18/27 (Black, 8-Pin)At left side of engine compartment, in E-box.
X18/28 (Black, 8-Pin)At left side of engine compartment, in E-box.
X18/28 (2) (Natural, 14-Pin)At left rear of engine compartment, in E-box.
X18/31 (Black, 24-Pin)At left side of engine compartment, in E-box.
X18/33 (Black, 3-Pin)At left side of engine compartment, in E-box.
X22 (Black, 14-Pin)At left side of engine compartment, in E-box.
X28/3 (Black, 2-Pin)Under right front seat.
X35/1 (Black, 20-Pin)In left front door jamb.
X35/2 (Black, 20-Pin)In right front door jamb.
X35/3 (Black, 20 PinIn left rear door jamb.
X35/4 (Black, 20-Pin)In right rear door jamb.
X35/27 (Black, 3-Pin)Behind center of dash.
X35/28 (Black, 6-Pin)Behind rear bumper.
X39 (1) (Clear, 10-Pin)Behind radio.
X39 (2) (10-Pin)Under center console.
X39/15x1 (2-Pin)At rear of center console.
X39/15x2 (2-Pin)At rear of center console.
X39/37 (2-Pin)Under front passenger seat.
X52 (16-Pin)Under trim, at left rear of cargo area.
X54/1 (Red, 2-Pin)Under left front seat.
X54/9 (White, 2-Pin)Under right front seat.
X54/10 (Green, 2-Pin)Under left front seat.
X54/20 (Black, 2-Pin)At rear of left front seat.
X55/3 (Black, 16-Pin)Under left front seat.
X55/4 (Black, 16-Pin)Under right front seat.
X58 (13-Pin)On rear bumper.
X58/1 (White, 2-Pin)At lower right side of dash.
X58/3 (Green, 2-Pin)Behind radio.
X58/4 (White, 2-Pin)At right rear of cargo area.
X64/7 (Black, 2-Pin)Behind right headlight.
X64/10 (1) (Black, 6-Pin)Below rear of center console.

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GROUNDS
GROUNDS LOCATION
SPLICES
SPLICES LOCATION
Below rear of center console.
X85/8 (2-Pin)Behind right side of dash.
X85/9 (2-Pin)At left rear of engine compartment, in E-box.
X88/17 (Black, 2-Pin)At left side of engine compartment, in E-box.
ComponentComponent Location
W2Behind right headlight. See Fig. 1 .
W2/1Behind right headlight. See Fig. 1 .
W6Behind trim at left rear of cargo area. See Fig. 1 .
W7Behind trim at right rear of cargo area. See Fig. 1 .
W8Behind trim on tailgate. See Fig. 1 .
W9Behind right headlight.
W11/3At top center front of engine. See Fig. 1 .
W16At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
W16/4At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
W16/6At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
W18Under left front seat, under carpet. See Fig. 1 .
W19Under right front seat, under carpet. See Fig. 1 .
W26Under center console, on SRS mounting bolt. See
Fig. 1
.
W29/2At right kick panel.
ComponentComponent Location
Z01In telephone harness.
Z02In telephone harness.
Z3/29In motor harness, at left rear of engine
compartment.
Z3/29aIn motor harness, under plastic harness channel.
Z3/29bIn motor harness, in E-box.
Z6/8In motor harness.
Z7/35In motor harness, under plastic harness channel.
Z7/36In motor harness, under plastic harness channel.
Z28/5In right front door harness.
Z28/6In left front door harness.
Z28/25In passenger harness, near breakout to left rear door.
Z28/26In passenger harness, near breakout to left rear door.

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X18.
Z52/11In passenger harness, in breakout to dash connector
X18.
Z52/14In passenger harness, in main harness breakout for
left side of vehicle.
Z52/15In passenger harness, near breakout to radio & SRS
control module.
Z53/1In passenger harness, in main harness breakout for
left side of vehicle.
Z53/2In passenger harness, in main harness breakout for
left side of vehicle.
Z53/4In passenger harness, near breakout to trailer
connector X52.
Z53/5In passenger harness, in main harness breakout for
right side of vehicle.
Z53/6In passenger harness, near breakout to trailer
connector X52.
Z53/7In passenger harness, near breakout to dash
connector X18.
Z53/8In passenger harness, in main harness breakout for
right side of vehicle.
Z53/9In passenger harness, under center console in plastic
harness channel.
Z53/16Under right front seat.
Z53/17In passenger harness, in main harness breakout for
right side of vehicle.
Z53/18In passenger harness, in E-box.
Z53/20Under front of center console.
Z53/21In passenger harness, near breakout to dash
connector X18.
Z53/23In passenger harness, in breakout to ABS module.
Z53/24In passenger harness, in breakout to ABS module.
Z54/1In headliner harness, in breakout for right sun visor
connector.
Z54/2In headliner harness, in breakout for right sun visor
connector.
Z54/3In headliner harness, in breakout for rear dome
light.
Z54/7In headliner harness, near breakout to left sun visor
connector.
Z54/8In headliner harness, near breakout to left sun visor
connector.
Z54/9In headliner harness, in breakout for W7.

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