1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 fuel

Remove, Install


Danger!
Risk of explosion
from fuel igniting,
risk of

poisoning
from inhaling and swallowing fuel

as well as
risk of injury
to eyes and skin

from contact with fuel.
Fire, sparks, open flames or smoking

forbidden.

Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately

marked containers.

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

1
Drain fuel tank

Via fuel pump. NOT for model 163.113/128.

AR47.10-P-4001GH

If fuel pump faulty, and model 163.113/128.

AR47.10-P-4000GH


*BF47.10-P-1001-01A

2
Unscrew filler cap (2) and detach from filler

cap attachment (4)

3.1
Remove left seat of 3rd seat row

If installed. See owner's manual

4
Unclip cover of left-hand side panel (1)

5.1
Detach fuel lines of expansion reservoir and

separate from filler neck

As of VIN A289565. NOT for model

163.113/128.

6
Detach fuel filler neck from guide funnel


Installation:
Check O-ring and replace if

necessary. Ensure that the bayonet-lock
remains above
the pressure sensor.

Ensure it is correctly located when installed.

Open bayonet lock (3) to do this.

7
Pull filler neck through toward interior

Screw on cap again in order to avoid fuel

flowing out.

8.1
Remove fuel tank pressure sensor (B4/3)

Only USA version

AR47.10-P-8022GH
9.1
Detach bolted connection of fuel tank filler

neck/ground (X36/4) from filler neck

NOT for model 163.113/128.

10.1
Cut cable strap for retaining clips of fuel lines
at filler neck and remove retaining clips

As of VIN A289565. NOT for model

163.113/128.


Danger!
Risk of fatal accident
from vehicle slipping

or toppling off the lift platform
Align vehicle between the columns of lifting
platform and position the four support plates


below the support strongpoints specified by

the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

11
Place the vehicle on lifting platform

AR00.60-P-1000GH

12
Separate rubber seal (5) from underside of

vehicle and remove filler neck from interior

Do not damage fuel lines at filler neck.

13
Remove left rear wheel

e

Removing and installing wheels, rotating if

necessary

AP40.10-P-4050GH

14
Remove spare wheel and spare wheel carrier

complete

NOT in the case of spare wheel

holder/spare wheel, code 849.

15
Cut a large safety cable strap for filler neck at

bracket on longitudinal frame member

16
Remove bracket from longitudinal frame

member

17
Disconnect connection for regeneration (77/2)

and fresh air connection (77/4) on activated

charcoal canister (77)


Installation
: Connect up lines as per

connection diagram:

#

Engine 111

AR47.30-P-8212-01GJ

Engines 112, 113

AR47.30-P-8212-01GI

Engines 112, 113 version
I

AR47.30-P-8212-01GH

Charcoal canister and fuel tank form a

single unit.

NOT for model 163.113/128.

18
Detach vent hose

At rear differential to rear of activated

charcoal reservoir.

19
Remove rear exhaust system heat shield.

Do not damage boot at rear axle shaft.

20
Disconnect rear propeller shaft at differential


Installation:
Install new self-locking bolts.


Tie up propeller shaft e.g. using welding

wire

Heat bolts with hot air fan to facilitate

removing. Mark propeller shaft and differential

gear flange for correct installed position.


*BA41.10-P-1002-01C

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21
Detach rear brake cables

Unclip at underfloor of vehicle and

unscrew brake cable holder on right and left

at frame.

22.1
Unbolt check strap of rear axle carrier from

underfloor of vehicle

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

23
Remove left rear stone shield

24
Remove lower tensioning straps (80/2) and

loosen the upper tensioning straps

Tensioning straps are color-coded and

cannot be mixed up.

Support fuel tank using assembly jack.


*BA47.10-P-1001-01D

25
Remove longitudinal strut for tensioning

straps (80/18)


*BA47.10-P-1002-01D

26.1
Unscrew linkage for headlamp range

adjustment
at the top

If installed.

27
Unscrew nuts on bottom of the shock
absorbers at the transverse control arm


Installation:
Install new self-locking nuts.


*BA32.25-P-1001-03D

28
Unscrew rear axle carrier from floor of vehicle

and lower as far as possible

Support rear axle carrier.


Installation:
Install new self-locking bolts.


*BA35.10-P-1001-01C

29
Lower fuel tank

Support fuel tank.

30
Remove upper tensioning strap
at the rear
The tensioning strap at the top at the front.

31.1
Unclip lines from side of fuel tank

As of VIN A289565, X754620.


Installation:
The lines must not be

damaged.

32
Disconnect fuel pump electrical plug

connection

33
Disconnect fuel feed line (90/12) and fuel

return line (90/11)

Fuel lines must not be bent.

Pliers

*163589003700

34
Remove fuel tank (80)


Installation:
Ensure that the sealing

rubbers (5) seat correctly in the body floor to

prevent water entry.

Do not damage fuel lines at filler neck.

Guide filler neck with its chamfered side

(arrow) through between frame and body.

Filler neck and fuel tank cannot be separated

from each other.

35
Install in the reverse order

36.1
Dispose of fuel tank

Ony when replacing the fuel tank.

o

Disposal of fuel tanks

OS47.10-P-0001-01A


Rear axle carrier

Number

Designation
Model

Series 163

BA35.10-P-1001-01C
Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier at front and rear

to frame floor
Nm
200


Propeller shaft

Number

Designation
Model

Series 163

BA41.10-P-1002-01C
Self-locking bolt, rear propsharft

at rear axle center section
Nm
50

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Fuel tank

Number

Designation
Models

163.113/

128/ 136/

154/157/

172/175
Model

163.174

BA47.10-P-1001-01D
Screws for tensioning straps
Nm
2020

BA47.10-P-1002-01D
Longitudinal strut for check straps
Nm
2020


Rear axle shock absorber

Number

Designation
Model

Series 163

BA32.25-P-1001-03D
Self-locking nut, shock absorber to lower

wishbone
Nm
85


Fuel tank

Number

Designation
Models

163.113/
136/154/

172 up to

31.08.01
Models

163.113/
136/154/

172 as of

01.09.01


Models

163.157/

175

BF47.10-P-1001-01A
Fuel tank capacity
Total capacity
Liter
7283

Reserve capacity
Liter
1012

Pliers

163 589 00 37 00

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AR47.10-P-8022GH
Remove/install fuel tank pressure sensor
18.3.97

MODEL
163.154 with ENGINE 112.942 with CODE (494a) USA version

MODEL
163.157 with ENGINE 112.970 with CODE (494a) USA version

MODEL
163.172 with ENGINE 113.942 with CODE (494a) USA version

MODEL
163.174 with ENGINE 113.981 with CODE (494a) USA version

MODEL
163.175 with ENGINE 113.965 with CODE (494a) USA version

P47.10-0390-02

B4/3Fuel tank pressure sensor

Arrow
Socket


Remove, Install


Danger!
Risk of explosion
if ignition takes place,
risk

of poisoning
caused by inhaling fuel vapors

or swallowing fuel as well as
risk of injury
to

skin and eyes exposed to fuel.
Fire, sparks, open flames or smoking

forbidden.

Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately

marked containers.

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

1
Unscrew filler cap and remove securing tab

2
Unclip left side trim cover

3
Detach fuel filler neck from guide funnel


Installation:
Check O-ring and replace if

necessary. Ensure it is correctly located when

installed.

To do this, open bayonet lock.

4
Disconnect coupling (arrow) for fuel tank

pressure sensor (B4/3)

5
Unscrew fuel tank pressure sensor (B4/3)

from fuel tank filler neck

6
Install in the reverse order

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AR47.30-P-8200GH
Remove/install fuel vapor expansion reservoir
13.3.01

MODEL
163.113 #A as of 289565,

163.113 #X as of 754620,

163.154 #A as of 289565,

163.154 #X as of 754620,

163.128 /157 /175

P47.30-2044-01

1
Filler cap

2
Bolt

3
Hinge

4
Bolts

P47.30-2045-12

5
Vent lines

6
Filler neck

7
Screws

8
Bracket

9
Clip

10
Screw

11
Fuel vapor expansion reservoir

12
Rubber seal


Remove/install


Danger!
Risk of explosion
from fuel igniting,
risk of

poisoning
from inhaling and swallowing fuel

as well as
risk of injury
to eyes and skin

from contact with fuel.
Fire, sparks, open flames or smoking

forbidden.

Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately

marked containers.

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

1
Remove filler cap (1)


Installation:
Install bolt (2) with locking

agent. Adjust the filler cap correctly.

2
Position the hinge (3) in the closed position

3
Unscrew bolts (4) on filler neck

4
Remove paneling on the C-pillar

AR68.30-P-4490GH

5
Separate vent lines (5) from filler neck (6)

6
Remove bolts (7) from filler neck bracket (8)

7
Remove wiring clip (9) from the body


Installation:
Route the wiring
behind


the bracket (8).

8
Remove bolt (10) on fuel vapor expansion

reservoir (11)


Installation:
Insert bolt (10) with locking

agent.

9
Pull fuel vapor expansion reservoir forwards

10
Loosen sealing rubber (12) on filler neck (6)

on vehicle floor

11
Take filler neck with bracket out of C-pillar

by bending to and fro.

12
Take fuel vapor expansion reservoir (11) out

of C-pillar

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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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Overview of authorized reworking on wiring harnesses
into the body
Lines get pinched in clamps
or trim parts
Fatigue Lines routed or secured
incorrectly
Excessive stress
Open circuit in wiring
Corrosion Due to contact with acids or
aggressive fluids (e.g. brake
fluid, antiseize, coolant
additives, fuels, lubricants),
water penetration due to
defective seals, use of high
pressure cleaner
Wiring harness covered in
paint after paint repair
Hardening of insulation due
to contact with an
incompatible agent (e.g.
solvent)
Line open circuit, contact
pairing not longer conductive
(transition resistances)
Insulation and wires
damaged
Lines or connections to
contacts
High line resistance
Components with sharp
edges
Corrosion
Assembly fault Use of incorrect tools, e.g.
wrong crimper or wrong
release tool
Damaged contacts or lines
through use of unsuitable test
tools (e.g. probes)
Lines pinched or screwed in
Loose contacts in plug
connections
Wrong contacts crimped
Undesirable transition
resistances
Open circuit in wiring, short-
circuit
Insulation damaged
Type of faultRemedial action
Faulty contact part
Contact part
missing
wrong part
deformed
Install new contact part
Contact part not engaged properlyLatch contact part, then check, and replace if
necessary
Not all individual wires are crimpedCut off contact part and install new part
Insulation also crimpedCut off contact part and install new part
Conductor not far enough in contact partCut off contact part and install new part

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CHECK ALL VISIBLE PARTS FOR SIGNS OF LEAKS AND DAMAGE - AP00.20-P-0053GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
INSPECTING CHASSIS AND LOAD-BEARING BODY PARTS FOR DAMAGE AND CORROSION - AP00.20-P-0090GH
MODEL 163
with Code Z04/Z07
Model 230AP00.20-P-0001L
Model 414AP00.20-L-0001A
Taxi serviceModels 202, 210AP00.20-P-0007A
Model 203AP00.20-P-0007C
Remove
Detach lower engine
compartment panelingModels 163.172/174/175AR61.20-P-1105GH
Remove noise
encapsulationModel 163.113/128AR94.30-P-5400GH
Check

2If traces of fluid are noted
(e.g. oil), then determine
and correct the cause (on a
separate work order).
Check for leaksEngine:
Transmission
Transfer case
Front axle
Rear axle
Pressure oil pump
3Check for leaks and fixingShock absorbers,
suspension struts
4Inspect for leaks and
conditionRubber boots of front axle
shafts
5Inspect lines and hoses for
leaks and condition, pay
attention to chafing points
and routingRadiator
Fuel system
Exhaust system
Clutch actuation
Automatic transmission
Power steering
Brake system
Install
Install lower engine
compartment paneling.Models 163.172/174/175AR61.20-P-1105GH
Install noise encapsulationModel 163.113/128AR94.30-P-5400GH
1Visual inspectionControl arm mountings and
control arms of front axle

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