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Fig. 4: Connecting Hand Held Tester Scan Tool To OBD-II Data Link Connector
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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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Fig. 5: Removing Inner Fender
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Fig. 6: Removing Starter
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OVERHAUL
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: Manufacturer does not r ecommend overhaul of starter.
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
See STARTING SYSTEM wiring diagram in appr opriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in
ELECTRICAL.
Engine Mount-To-Engine Carrier48 (65)
Ground Cable-To-Body13 (18)
Starter-To-Crankcase31 (42)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Circuit 30 Connection Nut124 (14)
Circuit 50 Connection Nut53 (6)

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Refer to the user’s guide for your phone for information on the following:
• Installing and charging your phone’s battery
• Turning the phone on and off
• Placing, receiving, and ending calls
• Redialing numbers
• Reading your phone’s indicators
• Controlling phone volume
• Storing numbers in your phone’s built-in phonebook
• Other phone options and features
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Your cellular carrier may not support some of the features of your new Mercedes-Benz Integrated System; to find out
what features are available, contact your cellular carrier.

Fig. 56: Shift Interlock Circuit
STARTING/CHARGING

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Fig. 57: Charging Circuit

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