1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 tailgate

AR88.20-P-2200GJ
Remove/install rear bumper
6.4.99

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /175 with CODE (U49) Styling package

MODEL
163.174

P88.20-2090-09


Remove/install

1.1
Separate antenna of emergency call system

E-Call connector

Only with E-call emergency call system,

code 349. The connector is located behind

the side flap of the right C-pillar paneling at

the jack socket point.

2
Unscrew screws (A) on energy absorber

retaining straps at bottom of cross member

2 each.


*BA88.20-P-1005-01B

3
Pull cover strip off of screws (B) at top of

bumper

Velcro strips

4
Unscrew screws (B) at top of bumper


*BA88.20-P-1005-01B

5
Pull bumper to the rear and remove

Do not damage paintwork/wiring harness.


Installation:
Align bumper at tailgate and

at taillamps.

6.1
Remove rubber seal of antenna of emergency

call system E-Call on right at body

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

Code 349.

7.1
Disconnect connector from Parktronic system

Only with Parktronic system (PTS), code

220a. Remove left rubber seal at body.

8
Install in the reverse order


Bumper
Number

Designation
Model 163

BA88.20-P-1005-01B
Screws, rear bumper to frame
Nm
8

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AR88.20-P-2200GJ
Remove/install rear bumper
6.4.99

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /175 with CODE (U49) Styling package

MODEL
163.174

P88.20-2090-09


Remove/install

1.1
Separate antenna of emergency call system

E-Call connector

Only with E-call emergency call system,

code 349. The connector is located behind

the side flap of the right C-pillar paneling at

the jack socket point.

2
Unscrew screws (A) on energy absorber

retaining straps at bottom of cross member

2 each.


*BA88.20-P-1005-01B

3
Pull cover strip off of screws (B) at top of

bumper

Velcro strips

4
Unscrew screws (B) at top of bumper


*BA88.20-P-1005-01B

5
Pull bumper to the rear and remove

Do not damage paintwork/wiring harness.


Installation:
Align bumper at tailgate and

at taillamps.

6.1
Remove rubber seal of antenna of emergency

call system E-Call on right at body

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

Code 349.

7.1
Disconnect connector from Parktronic system

Only with Parktronic system (PTS), code

220a. Remove left rubber seal at body.

8
Install in the reverse order


Bumper
Number

Designation
Model 163

BA88.20-P-1005-01B
Screws, rear bumper to frame
Nm
8

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AR88.20-P-2200GI
Remove/install rear bumper
11.4.97

MODEL
163.113 #A up to 289564,

163.113 #X up to 754619,

163.154 #A up to 289564,

163.154 #X up to 716524,

163.136 /172 with CODE (849) Spare wheel carrier/spare wheel

P88.20-0369-09

A
Nuts

B
Nut
E

Nuts

C
Screws

D
Spare wheel carrier consoles


Remove/Install

1.1
Disconnect antenna connector of E-call

emergency call system

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

Connector is located behind side flap of right

C-pillar paneling at jack mounting point.

2
Unscrew nuts (A)

On vehicle underbody behind cross

member

3
Unscrew nut (B)

On vehicle underbody behind cross

member

4
Unscrew bolts from spare wheel carrier

console

Do not damage bolt thread


Bolts fastened with nuts (A) can be driven

out from the rear of the cross member.

5
Remove spare wheel carrier consoles (D)

6
Remove 3 panels from bumper

Do not damage paint. Do not break off

clips.

Long wedge

*115589035900

7
Unscrew bolts (C) from bumper


*BA88.20-P-1007-01B

8
Unscrew nuts (E) from bumper


*BA88.20-P-1006-01B

9.1
Remove nut from rear mud guard

Only if present


*BA88.30-P-1004-01A

10
Remove bumper

Do not damage paintwork on vehicle and

bumper.


Completely turn spare wheel carrier to

rear (maximum clearance for bumper). Pull

bumper to rear and then lift out upward

between spare wheel carrier and vehicle.


Installation:
Align bumper at tailgate and
at taillamps
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AR88.20-P-2200GH
Remove/install rear bumper
6.4.99

MODEL
163.113 #A up to 289564,

163.154 #X up to 754619,

163.154 #A up to 289564,

163.136 /172

P88.20-0372-09

A
Covers
C
Screws

B
Nuts


Remove/install

1.1
Disconnect antenna connector of E-call

emergency call system

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

Connector is located behind side flap of right

C-pillar paneling at jack mounting point.

2
Remove covers (A)

Do not damage paint. Do not break off

clips.

Installation wedge

*115589035900

3
Unscrew mounting nuts (B) from bumper


*BA88.20-P-1004-01B

4
Unscrew screws (C)


*BA88.20-P-1005-01B

5.1
Remove nut from rear mud guard

Only if present


*BA88.30-P-1004-01A

6
Remove bumper toward rear

Do not damage paint.


Installation:
Align bumper at tailgate and
at taillamps

7.1
Remove rubber seal for E-call emergency call

system antenna from body at right

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

8
Install in the reverse order


Bumper
Number

Designation
Model 163

BA88.20-P-1004-01B
Nut, rear bumper to frame
Nm
8

BA88.20-P-1005-01BScrews, rear bumper on frame
Nm
8

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AR88.20-P-2200GJ
Remove/install rear bumper
6.4.99

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /175 with CODE (U49) Styling package

MODEL
163.174

P88.20-2090-09


Remove/install

1.1
Separate antenna of emergency call system

E-Call connector

Only with E-call emergency call system,

code 349. The connector is located behind

the side flap of the right C-pillar paneling at

the jack socket point.

2
Unscrew screws (A) on energy absorber

retaining straps at bottom of cross member

2 each.


*BA88.20-P-1005-01B

3
Pull cover strip off of screws (B) at top of

bumper

Velcro strips

4
Unscrew screws (B) at top of bumper


*BA88.20-P-1005-01B

5
Pull bumper to the rear and remove

Do not damage paintwork/wiring harness.


Installation:
Align bumper at tailgate and

at taillamps.

6.1
Remove rubber seal of antenna of emergency

call system E-Call on right at body

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

Code 349.

7.1
Disconnect connector from Parktronic system

Only with Parktronic system (PTS), code

220a. Remove left rubber seal at body.

8
Install in the reverse order


Bumper
Number

Designation
Model 163

BA88.20-P-1005-01B
Screws, rear bumper to frame
Nm
8

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AR88.20-P-2200GK
Remove/install rear bumper
26.2.01

MODEL
163.113 #A as of 289565,

163.113 #X as of 754620,

163.154 #A as of 289565,

163.128 /157 /175

P88.20-2200-09


Remove/Install

1.1
Disconnect antenna connector of E-call

emergency call system

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

The connector is located behind side flap on

right C-pillar paneling at vehicle jacking point.

2
Remove panelings (1)

Do not damage paint. Do not break off

clips.

Installation wedge

*115589035900

3
Remove screws (2)


*BA88.20-P-1008-01B

4.1
Remove nut for dirt trap retaining strap from

vehicle underbody

Only if present


*BA88.30-P-1004-01A

5
Pull bumper toward rear and remove

Do not damage paint/wiring harness.

Pull directly over clips (arrows) and

detach from bracket.


Installation:
Align bumper at tailgate and
at taillamps

6.1
Remove rubber seal for E-call emergency call

system antenna from body at right

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

7.1
Detach connector from Parktronic system

Only with Parktronic system (PTS), code

220a.


Remove left rubber seal from body.

8
Install in the reverse order


Bumper
Number

Designation
Model 163

BA88.20-P-1008-01B
Screw for rear bumper on mount
Nm
8

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GF80.20-P-0005-01GH
Central locking (CL), location of components

P80.20-0522-06

Location of components
1
Antenna

F1
Fuse and relay module

F1k15
CL rear door unlocking relay

F1k20
CL all door locking relay

F1k23
CL front right front door and rear

door unlocking relay

F1k24
CL front left front door and tank

flap unlocking relay

M14/5
Right front door CL actuating

motor

M14/6
Left front door CL actuating motor

M14/7
Tailgate CL actuating motor

M14/8
Left rear door CL actuating motor

M14/9
Right rear door CL actuating motor

M14/10
Filler flap CL actuating motor

N10
All-activity module (AAM)

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AD80.20-P-6001-43GH
CL test of electrical system motor actuation

relay

t
A

Scope of test

Measuring instrument/

Test connection
Operation/Requirement

Specified value
D

Possible cause/Remedy

1.0
Central locking locks

everything

HHT actuation

A

All doors closed and

unlocked.
All doors and

fuel tank flap

are locked
D
Individual doors are not

locked:

t
1.1

D
No door is locked:

t
1.2
1.1
Central locking unlocks

everything

HHT actuation

A

All doors closed and locked.
All doors and

fuel tank flap

are unlocked
D
Left front door and fuel

tank flap are not unlocked:

t
1.3

D
Right front door and rear

doors are not unlocked:

t
1.4

D
Tailgate is not unlocked:

t
1.5

D
No door is unlocked:

Cables, N10

1.2
Central locking relay,

lock all doors (F1k20)

Function

Replace relay (F1k20) by

relay (F1k15),

Repeat test
t
1.0

All doors and

fuel tank flap

are locked
If test 1.0 in order:
D
Relay (F1k20)

otherwise:

D
Cables

1.3
Central locking relay,

unlock left door and fuel

tank flap (F1k24)

Function

Replace relay (F1k24) by

relay (F1k15), close and

lock left front door

A
Actuation of unlocking

left front door.

Left front door

is unlocked
Value in order:

D
Relay (F1k24)

Value not in order:

D
Cables

1.4
Central locking relay,

unlock right door and

rear doors (F1k23)

Function

Replace relay (F1k23) by

(F1k15), repeat test

t
1.1

All doors and

fuel tank flap

are unlocked
If the same fault pattern

emerges when test 1.1 is

repeated:

D
Cables

D
All-Activity Module (AAM)

(N10)

Tailgate is not unlocked:

D
Relay (F1k23)

1.5
Central locking relay,

unlock tailgate (F1k15)

Function

Replace relay (F1k15) by

(F1k23), close and lock

tailgate

A
Actuation of unlocking

tailgate

Tailgate is

unlocked
Value in order:

D
Relay (F1k15)

Value not in order:

D
Cables

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