1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 battery

Danger!

Risk of injury
to skin and eyes suffering

scalding from contact with hot coolant spray.
Risk of poisoning
from swallowing coolant.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant

temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly

and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant

into beverage bottles.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing

and eye protection.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

1
Open engine hood and raise to vertical position

Have second person secure hood.

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Connect no load current retention unit


*WH58.30-Z-1005-09A

3
Disconnect battery ground cable

AR54.10-P-0003A

4
Remove trim panel of cylinder head cover

AR01.20-P-5014-02B


*BA01.20-P-1002-01A


*BA01.20-P-1003-01A

5
Remove bottom part of noise encapsulation

at front

AR94.30-P-5400GH

6
Remove electric fan (1)

Remove toward bottom.

AR20.40-P-5000M

7
Drain coolant

At radiator.

AR20.00-P-1142M


Notes on coolant
All engines

AH20.00-N-2080-01A

8
Remove charge air cooler (110/2)

AR09.41-P-6817MM

9.1
Attach guard plate for radiator/condenser

With automatic air conditioning, code

581a and AC system or Tempmatic USA,

code 580.

Attach additional AC condenser in the

vehicle.

y

Guard plate for radiator/condenser
Engine 606 in model 124,
Engine 606.961 in model 140,

Engine 112, 113, 604, 605, 611.960 in

MODEL 202,

Engine 602.983, 612.966 in MODEL 461,

Engine 628.962, 612.965, 606.964, 112.945,

113.962/ 982 in MODEL 463,

Engine 111, 112, 611.962, 612.962 in model

203,

Engines 112, 113, 611.961, 612.961, 613.961

in MODEL 210,

Engine 112 in model 170,

Engine 112 in MODEL 220,

Engine 113 in MODEL 211, 215, 220,

Engine 112 in MODEL 208,

Engine 112, 612.963, 628.963 in MODEL 163,
Engine 112.923 /943, 113.961 in MODEL 129,

Engine 137, 275 in MODEL 215, 220,

Engine 613.960, 628.960 in MODEL 220,

Engine 113.992 in model 230.474,

Engine 271 in model 209, 203,

Engine 285.950 in model 240.078 /178,

Engine 612.967 in model 209.316,

Engine 648 in model 220

Engine 112.951 in model 639.601/603/

605/701/703/705/801/803/805

Engine 646.983/984 in model 639.601/

603/605/701/703/705/801/803/805

Engine 646.982 in model

639.601/603/605/701/703/705

WF58.50-P-0110-01A

10
Remove seal rail (11)

11
Extract steering oil from reservoir

Hand pump

*210589007100

12.1
Disconnect power steering oil line (return line

radiator

!
power steering pump supply

reservoir) (18)

Seal connections.


Installation:
Install new sealing rings.


*BA46.30-P-1012-01A


Clamp

*000589543700

Set of stop plugs

*129589009100

12.2
Disconnect power steering oil line (feed line of

steering gear

!
radiator) (19)


Clamp

*000589543700

Set of stop plugs

*129589009100

Hexagon socket wrench

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A

Hexagon socket wrench

*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

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P82.60-0001-06

The figure shows removal of radio in

model 202

51
Removal assembly

A2
Radio

Remove/Install

1
Disconnect battery ground cable

On model 163, 210, insulate cable

terminal for ground lead to prevent

unintentional contact between disconnected

ground lead and ground point W10

AR54.10-P-0003A

Model 463 except 463.241 with code 979

AR54.10-P-0003G

Model 463.241 with code 979

AR54.10-P-0003PV

2
Pull out radio (A2)

Insert removal fixture (51) for this purpose.


*000589886300

Push back retaining springs (arrow) on

removed radio (A2) and pull out removal

fixture (51).

k

MB radio
Model 202

BT82.60-P-9309-01A

k

MB radio
as of 02/97

BT82.60-P-9309-01B

k

MB radio
MODEL 129 as of 02/91

BT82.60-P-9309-01C

3
Disconnect electrical connectors

4
Install in the reverse order

5
Enter radio code
Code 750, 751

AR82.60-P-7502-01A

Code 510a, 512a, 515a, 516a, 755, ER5,

ER6, ER7

AR82.60-P-7502-01B

Model 129

AR82.60-P-7502-01C

Model 168, 414

AR82.60-P-7502-01GC

Model 163

AR82.60-P-7502-01GH

Removal assembly

000 589 88 63 00

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2001-04 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Starters - 163 Chassis
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
Starter is a brush-type, series-wound el ectric motor with an overrunning clutch. Field frame contains field coils
and is enclosed by commutator/drive bushing end frame, which carries pole shoes. A splined armature shaft
carries drive assembly.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
If starter is noisy, the cause could be bent or damaged gear tooth chamfers on ring gear. This cannot be seen
with starter installed in ve hicle. Activate starter without switching ignition on. Me tallic noise should not be
heard. If noise is he ard, replace ring gear.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Verify customer complaint by operating system. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical
damage. Check generator belt tension and condition. Ensure that battery voltage is within specifications. Inspect
for blown fuses and damaged relays. For fuse and/or relay identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS
.
WARNING:
Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before
attempting any repairs involving steer ing column, instrument panel or
related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS (or AIR BAG SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS) and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in
appropriate AIR BAG REST RAINT SYSTEMS article.
NOTE: When the battery is di sconnected, vehicle computer and memory system may
lose data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have
completed a relearn cycle. Radio will not operate until coded. Obtain code card
from customer.
NOTE: The following table identifies mo dels applicable to this article.
ModelChassisEngine Number
ML430 (2001)163.172113.942
ML320 (2001-03)163.154112.942
ML55 AMG (2001-03)163.174113.981
ML500 (2002-04)163.175113.965
ML350 (2003-04)163.157112.970

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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Verify ground connection integrity between engine, body, battery and generator. Check for damaged wiring
harnesses and/or switches. Check fo r a broken or partially broken wire inside insulation, which could cause
system malfunction but prove good in a continuity/vol tage check with system disconnected. Ensure any
aftermarket electronic e quipment is properly installed. If fault is found, repair as necessary. If no fault is found,
check for conditions that might cause an intermittent situation.
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECT
Disconnect/Connect Procedures
1. Turn ignition off. Open engine hood. After opening ve hicle wait at least 4 minutes before disconnecting
battery or alarm wi ll be triggered.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable (1) and insulate cable lug to prevent unwanted contact with ground
point (W16/4). See Fig. 1
.
3. To connect, reverse disconnect procedur e. Tighten nut (5) to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
4. Perform basic programming, read Diagnostic Tr ouble Code (DTC) memory and erase DTCs from
memory. See BASIC PROGRAMMING
and RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES .
NOTE: Numbers and letters in text refe
r to numbers and letters in figures.

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Fig. 1: Disconnecting Negative Battery Cable
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
BASIC PROGRAMMING
1. Code radio. See Coding radio .
2. Set time on instrument cluster. Pull out knob at lowe r right of speedometer. To adjust hour, turn to right.
To adjust minute, turn to left.
3. If necessary, set time at stationary heater timer. See owner's manual.
4. Start engine and run at idle. Turn steering wheel fr om one lock position to the other to activate steering
angle sensor. Center steering wheel. Ma lfunction indicator lamp should go out.
5. If equipped, normalize ti lting/sliding roof. Open sunroof and hold down switch. Sunroof moves to end
position and pulls back 1/4 turn and stops. If equipped with lemella slidin
g roof, close roof and keep

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To retrieve codes using hand held tester, see Fig. 2 .
Fig. 2: Retrieving Codes Using Hand Held Tester

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
Disconnecting vehicle battery will not erase codes. Follow scan tool equipment manufacturers instructions to
erase fault codes.
FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS EQUIPMENT CONNECTION
To connect hand held tester scan tool to Mercedes-Benz data link connector, see Fig. 3 . To connect hand held
tester scan tool to OBD -II data link connector, see Fig. 4
.
NOTE: For diagnostic equipment conn
ections, see FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS
EQUIPMENT CONNECTION .

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Fig. 4: Connecting Hand Held Tester Scan Tool To OBD-II Data Link Connector
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
TESTING
Starter malfunctions may cause a Di agnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to be stored in Motor Electronics
Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) sy stem. After repairs are completed check for and erase any DTCs stored in
(ME-SFI) system. See appropriate SE LF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If cause of
starter malfunction is not engine pe rformance related, replace starter.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
STARTER
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECT under
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
2. Remove nut (2) for inner fender. See Fig. 5
. Pull front and rear section of inner fender (1) downward.
Move inner fender away inward and downward. Pull toward outside over wheel. DO NOT damage fender
cutout or paint.
3. On vehicles with 112 engine, remove nut (6) at shield (5) of left engine mount and take out shield. See
Fig. 6
.
4. On all vehicles, disconnect circuit 30 (1) and circuit 50 (2) cables from starter. See Fig. 6
. Remove bolts
(3) for starter-to-crankcase. Take starter (M1) out to the side.
5. If replacing starter on vehicles with manual transmission, check ring gear at flywheel for wear and
damage. If replacing starter on vehicles with auto matic transmission, check ring gear on drive plate for
wear and damage. Repair or repl ace damaged parts as necessary.
6. To install, reverse removal proce dure. Replace bolts with locking splines, micro-encapsulated bolts and
self-locking nuts. Mating thread of mi cro-encapsulated bolts must be cleaned to remove all residue of old
bolt locking compound. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Connect
battery. See BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECTunder SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
NOTE: Numbers and letters in text refe
r to numbers and letters in figures.

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AR91.60-P-0660GH
Removing and installing airbag unit on steering wheel
27.2.01

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

P91.60-2339-11

up to 31.08.01

1
Airbag unit

2
Bolts

4
Connector

P91.60-2340-05

as of 01.09.01

1
Airbag unit

3
Arresting mechanism

4
Connector

5
Connector


Remove/install

Danger!


Injury hazard
when performing test and

repair work on airbags and emergency

tensioning retractorsStore airbag unit with expulsion area on top,

do not subject to temperatures above 100 °C.

Interrupt power supply when working on such

units.

AS91.00-Z-0001-01A


Important instructions for performing repair,

body work and welding on vehicles with

airbag and emergency belt tensioner units
Models 129 as of 1.7.93, 163, 168, 170, 202

as of 1.7.93, 208, 210, 414, 638, 690.6, 901,

902, 903, 904, 905

Model 461 with engine 602.983

Model 463 up to 30.11.00

Model WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,

WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,

XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,

YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741

AH91.00-P-0002-01B


Legal provisions concerning handling and

storage of airbag and emergency tensioning

retractor units
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 regarding the disposal of airbag and

belt tensioner units
All models

OS91.00-P-0001-01A

1
Separate ground cable of battery

AR54.10-P-0003A

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