1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 battery

AR54.25-P-2800GH
Removing and installing combination switch
21.1.97

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

P54.25-0325-06

1
Bolt

2
Lower steering column cover

3
Upper steering column cover

12
Cover

P54.25-0333-06

4
Bolt

5
Bolt

6
Retaining web

7
Steering shaft

8
Bolt

9
Connector

S4
Combination switch

S40
CC switch


Remove/install

1
Disconnect ground cable of battery


To protect against unwanted contact

between the disconnected ground line and

the ground (right major assemblies

compartment, common ground W16/4,

insulate cable lug of ground line.

AR54.10-P-0003A

2
Remove steering wheel

Caution when handling airbag

unitImproper handling can lead to damage to

the airbag unit.

AR46.10-P-0100GH

3
Remove clock spring contact

AR46.10-P-0200GH

4
Unscrew screws (1) and remove lower

steering column molding (2)

5
Remove upper steering column molding (3)

6
Remove covers (12) on left and right

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Legal regulations on handling and storing

airbags and emergency tensioning retractors
Models 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211.004/ 006/ 016/ 061/

065/ 070, 215, 220, 230, 314, 316, 318, 414,

461, 463, 638, 668, 670, 690.6, 901, 902,

903, 904, 905, 950, 952, 953, 954, 970, 972,

974, 975, 976

Model WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,

WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,

XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,

YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741

AH91.00-P-0004-01A

o

Notes on disposing of airbag and emergency

tensioning retractor units
All models

OS91.00-P-0001-01A

1
Disconnect ground cable of battery


To prevent unintended contact, insulate

the ground lead cable lug.

AR54.10-P-0003A

2
Remove instrument panel

AR68.10-P-1000GH
3.1
Open lock (3) on both plugs (4, 5)

As of 01.09.01.

4
Detach plugs (4, 5) from squib

Up to 31.8.01, only one plug (4) is present.


Installation:
Plug/s must audibly latch.

As of 01.09.01: Close lock (3) on plugs after

latching.

5
Slacken self-locking nuts (2) from the front

passenger airbag


*BA91.60-P-1003-01A

6
Remove front passenger airbag

7.1
Render airbag units unusable

Only if airbag unit is replaced.

AR91.60-P-0611A

8
Install in the reverse order

9
Carry out diagnosis

a

Airbag (AB) electrical system test

up to 30.11.99.

AD91.60-P-6000GH


As of 1.12.99: Perform diagnosis with

STAR DIAGNOSIS.

Airbag

Number

Designation
Model

163

BA91.60-P-1003-01A
Nut of front passenger airbag unit to

instrument panel mounting
Nm
8

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Shown on model 230
Fig. 1: Identifying Garage Door Opener Buttons
- Shown On Model 230
Garage door opener, function
The garage door opener consists of an intelligent radio remote control with three transmitter buttons capable of
learning. Various receivers for opening and closing systems and doors can be activated with the three buttons,
garage door opener button 1 (A67s1), garage door opener button 2 (A67s2) or garage door opener button 3
(A67s3).
Program remote control
Function requirements:
Term. 15R or 15 ON
Press and hold down garage door opener button 1 (A67s1), garage door opener button 2 (A67s2) or
garage door opener button 3 (A67s3).
The garage door opener indicator lamp (A67e4) starts flashing (frequency 1 Hz).
Continue to actuate garage door opener button 1 (A67s1), garage door opener button 2 (A67s2) or garage
door opener button 3 (A67s3) and hold garage door remote control with transmit button pressed for t < 90
s.
After successful programming, the garage door opener indicator lamp (A67e4) flashes rapidly (f = 5.5
Hz) for approx. 10 s.
Release the two transmit buttons and program additional transmitters as required.
Time switch-off
To protect the vehicle battery, the transmitter unit switches off the learn-in mode when programming is not
accomplished within approx. 100 s.
Transmitter mode

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MODEL 129, 163, 170, 202, 208, 210 as of 1.6.98,215, 220 with CODE (231a) Garage door opener
GARAGE DOOR OPENER DIAGNOSIS, FUNCTION CHECK - AD68.05-P-3000A
MODEL 129, 163, 170, 202, 208, 210 as of 1.6.98,215, 220 with CODE (231a) Garage door opener
GARAGE DOOR OPENER DIAGNOSIS, TROUBLE-SHOOTING - AD68.05-P-5000A
MODELS 129, 163, 170, 202, 208, 210 as of 1.6.98,215, 220 with CODE (231a) Garage door opener
Garage door opener locationModels 129, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220GF68.05-P-1100-01A
Model 170GF68.05-P-1100-01B
Model 163GF68.05-P-1100-01C
Electrical wiring diagramsModel 163PE68.00-P-1100D
Model 170PE68.00-P-1100C
Models 202, 208PE68.00-P-1100B
Model 210PE68.00-P-1100A
Model 220PE68.00-P-1100SA
Model 129, volume 2, FG 68
Connection and use of test equipment AD00.00-P-1000AZ
Diagnostic tools, garage door opener AD68.05-P-2000-01A
Compatibility test for garage door opener AD68.05-P-2000-02A
Garage door opener diagnosis, previous knowledge AD68.05-P-
2000A
Key to diagnostic symbols AD00.00-P-
2001A

Fuses in order
Battery voltage 11-14V
Ignition: ON

Function check
Scope of test Operation / requirement Specified value Possible
cause / remedy
1
Transmitting

push-button
The desired transmitting push-button is programmed.
The vehicle is inside the garage door range.
The garage door opener signal has a range of at least
85% of the range of the garage door hand transmitter or
15m.
Press programmed transmitting push-button.
Garage door is
activated.AD68.05-P-
5000A

Garage door opener
diagnosis, previous
knowledge
AD68.05-P-2000A

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Fuses in order.
Battery voltage
11-14 V
Ignition: ON

Troubleshooting
Complaint Possible cause Note Remedy
The garage door
cannot be
activated with the
garage door
opener installed
in the vehicle.
The garage door opener
has not been
programmed correctly.
GF68.05-P-0001A
The garage door is
defective
Check garage door: Activate
the garage door with the
hand transmitter. If the
garage door cannot be
opened and closed with the
hand transmitter, the garage
door has a mechanical or
electrical defect.

The garage door's
receiver and the garage
door opener installed in
the vehicle are not
compatible.
A list of compatible garage
doors is included in the
passenger car sales manualIf the used garage door is not
listed check compatibility
with compatibility tester.

Compatibility check of
electrical system for garage
door opener Models 129, 170,
202, 208, 210 as of 1.6.98, 163
as of 1.9.01, 215, 220 with
CODE (231a) garage door
opener Compatibility check for
garage door opener.
AD68.05-P-6000-02A
AD68.05
-P-2000-02A

Voltage supply to
garage door opener
interrupted.Model 208 as of 1.6.98, except
CODE (249a)
Automatic dimming inside
rearview mirror
AD68.05-P-6000-01A

Model 202 as of 1.6.98, Model
210 as of 1.6.98, except CODE
(249a)
Automatic dimming inside
rearview mirror
AD68.05-P-6000-01C
Model 202 as of 1.6.98, Model
208 as of 1.6.98, Model 210 as
of 1.6.98, with CODE (249a) AD68.05-P-6000-01G

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TESTING & REPAIR
TESTING AND REPAIR WORK: PASSENGER CARS: INTERIOR EQUIPMENT - AR68.00-Z-9163AA
MODEL 163
Garage door opener diagnosis,
previous knowledge AD68.05-P-
2000A
Fuses in order.
Battery voltage 11-14 V

Checking
1Compatibility check of electrical
system for garage door openerModels 129, 170, 202, 208, 210 as of 1.6.98,
163 as of 1.9.01,
215, 220 with CODE (231a) garage door openerAD68.05-P-
6000-02A
2Voltage supply for test of electrical
system for garage door openerModel 208 as of 1.6.98, except CODE (249a)
Automatic dimming inside rearview mirrorAD68.05-P-
6000-01A
3Voltage supply for test of electrical
system for garage door openerModel 129 as of 1.6.98AD68.05-P-
6000-01B
4Voltage supply for test of electrical
system for garage door openerModels 202, 210 as of 1.6.98, except CODE
(249a) Automatic dimming inside rearview
mirrorAD68.05-P-
6000-01C
5Voltage supply for test of electrical
system for garage door openerModel 170 as of 1.6.98AD68.05-P-
6000-01D
6Voltage supply for test of electrical
system for garage door openerModel 163 as of 1.6.98AD68.05-P-
6000-01E
7Voltage supply for test of electrical
system for garage door openerModels 215, 220AD68.05-P-
6000-01F
8Voltage supply for test of electrical
system for garage door openerModels 202, 208, 210 as of 1.6.98, with CODE
(249a) Automatic dimming inside rearview
mirrorAD68.05-P-
6000-01G
Removing and installing
instrument panelMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.10-P-
1000GH
Remove/install center section of
instrument panelMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.10-P-
1030GH
Remove/install bottom section of
instrument panelMODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.10-P-
1040GH
Removing and installing side air
nozzleMODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.10-P-
1100GH
Remove/install instrument panel
carrierMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.10-P-
1111GH
Removing and installing center AR68.10-P-

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Fig. 13: Identifying Instrument Panel Bottom Section Components

Remove/install
1Shift transmission selection lever to
position "1" Secure vehicle to prevent it
moving away.
2Disconnect ground cable of battery AR54.10-P-
0003A
3Remove combination switch with
paneling (3) AR54.25-P-
2800GH
4Remove cover frame of instrument cluster
(2)
5Unscrew the screws (7). 3 screws up to 08/99. 1 screw as of
09/99.
6Unscrew screws in left footwell (5) on the
lower part of the instrument panel (4)
7Remove center section of instrument
panel (11) AR68.10-P-
1030GH
Remove switch unit for heater / AR83.20-P-

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AR20.40-P-5000M
Remove/install electric fan
24.8.99

ENGINE
612.963 in MODEL 163.113

P20.40-2015-06

Shown on Model 163.113 with

Engine 612.963

1
Clutch

2
Electrical lines circuit 30

3
Clips

4
Captive nuts

5
Bolts

M4/7
Electric suction fan engine and AC

with integrated control


Remove/Install


Danger!
Risk of injury
to
fingers being jammed or

squeezed
when removing and installing or

aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate or

sliding roof.
When moving components, ensure that no

body parts or limbs are within the operating

range of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A


Danger!
Risk of death.
Death may result if vehicle

slips or topples from the lifting platform.
Align vehicle between the columns of the

lifting platform and position the four support

plates
at the lifting platform support points

specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

1
Place the vehicle on lifting platform

AR00.60-P-1000GH

2
Open engine hood and raise to vertical position

Have second person secure hood.

AR88.40-P-1000GI

3
Connect quiescent current retention device


*WH58.30-Z-1005-09A

4
Disconnect ground cable of battery

AR54.10-P-0003A

5
Detach coupling (1) at electrical connector of

fan

6
Disconnect electrical lines circuit 30 (2) at
electric fan

7
Unclip wiring harness from bracket

8
Remove front part of noise encapsulation

AR94.30-P-5400GH

9
Detach clamps (3) at bottom side of electric fan

10
Unscrew screws (5)

11
Remove captive nuts (4)

12
Unhinge electric suction fan engine and AC

with integrated control (M4/7) at top of

radiator and take out toward bottom


Installation:
Insert retaining lugs of

electric fan into the mounts at radiator.

13
Install in the reverse order

Commercially available tools

Number

Designation
Make (e. g.)
Order number

WH58.30-Z-1005-09A
CMP 12.2 quiescent current retention unit
Hans Zeheter

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