1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 air filter

136 Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlThe automatic climate control is operatio-
nal whenever the engine is running. You
can operate the climate control system in
either the automatic or manual mode. The
system cools or heats the interior depend-
ing on the selected interior temperature
and the current outside temperature.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.Warning!
G
When operating the automatic climate con-
trol, the air that enters the passenger com-
partment through the air vents in the
footwell can be very hot or very cold (de-
pending on the set temperature). This may
cause burns or frostbite on unprotected skin
in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between un-
protected parts of the body and the footwell
air vents. If necessary, change the air flow
using the air distribution controls to direct
the air away from the footwell air vents
(page 138).
Warning!
G
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
iSevere conditions (e.g. strong air pollu-
tion) may require replacement of the fil-
ter before its scheduled interval. A
clogged filter will reduce the air volume
to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate
the interior before driving off.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.
Do not touch the interior temperature
sensor to maintain a precise tempera-
ture.
The set value is indicated by a lighted
segment on the control wheels.

1998-2005 ENGINE
Air Intake, Turbo Charging - 163 Chassis
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
AIR INTAKE, FUNCTION - GF09.00-P-3000A
ENGINE 112 (except 112.960 /961) without supercharger
Fig. 1: Identifying Air Intake Components
- Without Supercharger
INTAKE MANIFOLD, LOCATION - GF09.20-P-3102-01A
Shown on ENGINE 113
PurposeReducing intake noises
Design/function
A Helmholtz resonator (branching filter) with a volume of about 0.6 liters, is installed
to reduce the intake noises. This is active in the engine speed range from approx. 3500
- 4500 rpm. As a side effect the air flow in this engine speed range is improved at the
hot film mass air flow sensor and the measurement of the air mass is thus more
accurate.


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and skin caused
by contact with
fuel
1
Remove key
from electronic
ignition switchOnly on vehicles with electronic ignition switch.
Vehicles with Keyless Go code 889: Switch off engine, remove Keyless
Go-Cards out of vehicle and store outside of the sender range.

2
Remove cover
on front side of
engine
Model 129, 211, 215, 220, 230 only
3.1
Remove engine
cover with
integrated air
filterExcept model 171.473, 203.076 /276, , 209.376 /476 from 24.4.04
The air filter is integrated in the engine cover. Remove engine cover or air
filter by pulling it vertically up and off the cylinder head covers.

3.2Remove air
filter housingModel 171.473
Model 203.076/ 276
Model 209.376/ 476 as of 24.4.04AR09.10-
P-1150AC
4
Remove hot
film mass air
flow sensor
with air intake
pipe
Engine 112.910/ 920/ 921/940/ 941/ 942/ 970
Engine 113.940AR07.07-
P-1454A
Engine 112.922 /944 /972 /973 /975
Engine 113.941/ 948/ 960/ 961/ 963/ 966AR07.07-
P-1454AA
Engine 112.912 /913 /916 /917 /946 /947 /949 /954 /953 /955
Engine 113.968 /967 /969 /987 /988 /989AR07.07-
P-1454SV
Engine 112.923 /943
Engine 113.943 /944 /980 /984AR07.07-
P-1454AG
Engine 113.942 /965/981
AR07.07-
P-
1454MV
5
Disconnect
lead line (17/2)
at the fuel
distributor
Release fuel pressure via service valve and collect fuel.

*BA07.52
P-1001-
01A
Fig. 12
6
Removing fuel
rail with
injection valvesEngine 112.910 /920 /921 /923 /940 /941 /942 /943 /970
Engine 113.940 /942 /943 /944 /961 /965 /980 /981 /984AR07.03-
P-1451A

Engine
112.912/913 /916 /917 /922 /944 /946 /947 /949 /953 /954 /955 /972 /973 /975
Engine 113.941 /948 /960 /963 /966 /967 /968 /969 /987 /988 /989AR07.03-
P-1451AA
Unscrew

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Fig. 37: Identifying Radio Mode Function
The MCS radio menu is activated by pressing the "RADIO" button on the radio and navigation module
(A2/56) .
Radio reception, function
The rear window antenna (A2/32) receives the high frequency FM and AM signals. The music, voice and/or
data signal is superimposed on these high-frequency carriers. The radio antenna splitter (A2/5) decouples the
AM signals from the heater current in the rear window and relays them to the FM/AM amplifier (A2/18) ,
while the FM signals are transmitted directly from the rear window to the FM/AM amplifier (A2/18) . The
FM/AM amplifier (A2/18) filters the frequencies of the radio frequency bands from the high frequency signals
received and amplifies these signals.
The amplified signals are then transmitted to the radio tuner integrated into the radio and navigation module
(A2/56) by the FM/AM amplifier (A2/18) via a common co-axial line (FM, AM )
The radio receiver demodulates the high-frequency signals, i.e. it separates the useful information (audible
frequencies) from the carrier signal (inaudible).
The demodulated audio signals are amplified and converted into sound signals by the vehicle loudspeakers.
The MCS radio system offers the following possibilities for station selection and adjustment:

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Fig. 66: Identifying Speaker System (LSA) Components Location
TABLE OF CONTENTS, FUNCTION DESCRIPTION OF ANTENNA SYSTEM (ATS) - GF82.62-P-0999GHZ
MODEL 163
SOUND AMPLIFIER, POSITION - GF82.62-P-3100-01GH
Fig. 67: Identifying Sound Amplifier Location
SOUND AMPLIFIER, FUNCTION - GF82.62-P-3100-04GH
The data interchange between the sound amplifier (A2/13) and the possible signal sources, e.g.:
Radio (A2) or
COMAND operating, display and control module (A40/3)
is performed via the digital databus (D2B ). Here, both the control information and the signals from the audio
sources (radio, CD, navigation voice command) are sent via the digital databus (D2B ).
Signal processing
In order to make the diverse sound settings possible, the sound amplifier (A2/13) is equipped with a D igital S
ignal P rocessor (DSP ), which performs the entire signal filtering process. In comparison to conventional
Antenna system (ATS), function GF82.62-P-
0001GH
Survey of system components for antenna
system (ATS),
location/purpose/design/function GF82.62-P-
9999GHZ

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analog filters, digital filters contain the following significant advantages:
the filter parameters (sound settings) do not alter throughout the period, this thus means that all the
settings can be repeated exactly
low noise level
the component outlay is significantly reduced, as the filter parameters are set by the software and not by
varying component values (resistances, capacitances or inductance values), thus the number of possible
filter settings is increased
Sound optimizations
Each of the six amplifier channels is equipped with an individual compensation, which can, when requested,
rectify the vehicle's acoustics. In addition further sound optimization settings can be made and effects such as,
e.g. 'voice emphasizing' or 'stereoscopic sound' invoked.
Bass, treble, volume, balance, fader and the dynamic loudness function can be individually set.
Noise suppression
The output level of the six 6 output stages is constantly monitored and regulated such that distortion is kept to a
minimum.
Automatic Vehicle Noise Compensation (VNC))
With the aid of the sound amplifier microphone (B25/6) , which is connected directly to the sound amplifier
(A2/13) , the noise level in the vehicle is measured. The volume of the music output signal is constantly adapted
to this noise level. To this end the sound amplifier (A2/13) must be able to detect which of the measured
signals are noise emissions from the moving vehicle and which are audio signals. This is conducted by
comparing the output signal of the sound amplifier (A2/13) with the measured signal.
Put simply, the vehicle noise level is the difference between the two signals.
Diagnosis
The sound amplifier (A2/13) can set up the following messages which are relevant for the diagnosis:
Operating status
Undervoltage
Internal fault in the sound amplifier (A2/13)
The messages are sent over the digital databus ( D2B ) to the COMAND operating, display and control
module (A40/3) or the radio (A2) , and can be read out there over the ( K-wire ) diagnostics line.
SOUND AMPLIFIER, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF82.62-P-3100GH
MODEL 163 with CODE (810) sound system

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REAR WINDOW ANTENNAS, DESIGN - GF82.62-P-3106-03GH
Model 163
Antenna ranges
Sound amplifier,
position GF82.62-P-3100-
01GH
Sound amplifier, taskProcessing (sound settings)
and amplification of all audio
signals (radio, cassette, CD,
navigation voice command,..)
Sound amplifier, designDigital databus interface
(D2B)
Connection for sound
amplifier microphone
(B25/6) for automatic
vehicle noise
compensation
Digital filter technology
outputs distributed
across following
loudspeaker groups:
Treble
Medium treble
Medium bass
Bass

These are distributed as
follows:
Left front
Right front
Left rear
Rear right
Center
Woofer

Sound amplifier,
function GF82.62-P-3100-
04GH

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AM RADIO RECEPTION DIFFICULTIES - AF82.60-P-6005A
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 ## up to 146760
Revisions
%.
Range of radio
remote control for
central locking
reduced by up 50 %

Non-metallized foil:
Only slight
reduction of
functions described
above.
01.09.99Supersedes STI no.
82.60-024 dated 01.09.99
CauseRemedy
Loss of noise filtering
function of the antenna
splitter (A2/5) and the
AM/FM amplifier
(A2/18) due to poor
ground connection.1 Remove AM/FM
amplifierAR82.62-P-8347GH
AM radio reception is
being adversely affected
by background noise and
electrical interference,
resulting in the station
signal being overridden.2 Remove antenna
splitterAR82.70-P-8953GH
The painted surface of the
vehicle's body, combined
with the protective
coating on the mounting
screws, may not provide
an adequate ground.3 Remove paint/E-
coating from vehicle
body at mounting points
of antenna splitter and
AM/FM amplifier
4 Remove protective
coating on shoulder of
antenna splitter and
amplifier mounting
screws

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