1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 airbag

211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221,
230, 240, 245, 251, 414, 461
as of 1.4.94, 463
Assessment of damage
in wiring harnessesModel 124, 126, 129, 140,
163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171,
199, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210,
211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221,
230, 240, 245, 251, 414, 461,
463AH00.19-P-1000-05A
Assessment of airbag
and belt tensioner units
in accident vehiclesModel 129, 202 up to 30.6.93
Model 124, 126, 140AH91.00-P-0006-01A
Assessment of airbag
and belt tensioner units
in accident vehiclesModel 129 as of 1.7.93, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 199,
202 as of 1.7.93, 203, 208,
209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219,
220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251,
414, 461 as of 1.4.94, 463,
638, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905,
906, WD1, WD2, WD3, WD6,
WD7, XD1, XD2, XD3, XD4,
XD5, XD6, XD7, YD1, YD2,
YD3, YD4, YD5, YD6, YD7AH91.00-P-0006-01B
Notes regarding plug
connections AH00.19-P-1000-06A
Advantages of repairing
wiring harnesses AH00.19-P-1000-03A
Repair methods for
wiring harnesses AH00.19-P-1000-04A
Repair supplemental
restraint system (SRS)
squib wiring harnessModel 124, 129, 140, 163,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215,
216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240,
245, 251, 414, 461 as of
1.4.94, 463
Model 126 with code 291
Airbag for driver and front
passenger (for front passenger
only if driver airbag standard)
Model 126 with code 442
Airbag in steering wheelAR54.18-P-0600A
Repairing wiring
harnessModel 168.031 ## up to
180747 with engine 166.940
Engine wiring harness at body
side
Model 168.033 ## up to AR54.18-P-0100GF

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350
1998-2005 GENINFO Overall vehicle - 163 Chassis
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REMOVE/INSTALL FRESH AIR/RECIRCULATED AIR STEPPER MOTOR - AR83.30-P-2010GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for
USA
Shown on model 163 up to VIN A289564, X754619
Fig. 161: Identifying Fresh Air/Recirculated Air Stepper Motor Components (Shown On Model 163 Up
To VIN A289564, X754619)
7shutoff flap actuator motor
(M2/12) from heater housing
8Remove rear shutoff flap
actuator motor (M2/12)
Installation: Adjust rear
shutoff flap actuator motor
(M2/12)to 0 position using STAR
DIAGNOSIS.

9Install in the reverse order

Remove/install
1Remove instrument panel AR68.10-P-
1000GH
2Remove front passenger airbag unit AR91.60-P-
0680GH
Disconnect connector (4) from recirculated

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 HVAC Climate Control - 163 Chassis
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GF54.30-P-2001A
Indicator / warning displays, function
24.10.96

MODEL
129, 140 as of 1.6.96,

163, 168, 170,

202 as of 1.8.96,

208 up to 31.7.99,

210 as of 1.6.96 up to 30.6.99

The table below lists the various warning alarms and indications

according to type (visual/acoustic) and their actuation (direct/CAN).

Visual warning and indicator signals actuated over direct lines:
D
Left turn signal indicator lamp (A1e1)

D
Right turn signal indicator lamp (A1e2)

D
High beam indicator lamp (A1e3)

D
Fuel reserve warning lamp (A1e4)

D
Brake fluid / parking brake warning lamp (A1e7) (except model

163)

D
Low windshield washer fluid level warning lamp (A1e13) (as of

01.09.01 also valid for model 163)

D
Low engine coolant level warning lamp (A1e11) (except model

168, model 163 as of 3.99)

D
Coolant level and temperature warning lamp (A1e11) (only model

168 as of 9.99 and only coolant level function)

D
Generator charge indicator/warning lamp (A1e5)

D
Seat belt warning lamp (A1e9)

D
Seatbelt/backrest lock warning lamp (A1e9)

D
Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp (A1e14)

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D

Hydraulic fluid level warning lamp (A1e37)

D
ADS warning lamp, suspension (A1e27)

D
Steering lock warning lamp (A1e40) (only

I
)

D
SRS airbag malfunction indicator lamp (A1e15)

D
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp (A1e56), only model 163 except

I

Also refer to document: Indicator and warning signals triggered

over CAN data lines
Acoustic warning and indicator signals actuated over direct

lines:
D
Turn signal ticker

D
Seat belt reminder

D
Switched-on lights reminder

D
Key warning

D
Soft top warning, only model 170


Also refer to document: Acoustic warnings, function

Acoustic warning and indicator signals actuated over CAN data

lines:
D
Parking brake warning

D
Vehicle speed warning

D
Vehicle speed limit warning

D
Gear warning, only model 168


Also refer to document: Acoustic warnings, function

Indicator and warning signals triggered over

direct lines

GF54.30-P-3002A

Indicator and warning signals triggered over

CAN data lines

GF54.30-P-3003A
Acoustic warnings, function
GF54.30-P-3010A

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GF54.30-P-2001A
Indicator / warning displays, function
24.10.96

MODEL
129, 140 as of 1.6.96,

163, 168, 170,

202 as of 1.8.96,

208 up to 31.7.99,

210 as of 1.6.96 up to 30.6.99

The table below lists the various warning alarms and indications

according to type (visual/acoustic) and their actuation (direct/CAN).

Visual warning and indicator signals actuated over direct lines:
D
Left turn signal indicator lamp (A1e1)

D
Right turn signal indicator lamp (A1e2)

D
High beam indicator lamp (A1e3)

D
Fuel reserve warning lamp (A1e4)

D
Brake fluid / parking brake warning lamp (A1e7) (except model

163)

D
Low windshield washer fluid level warning lamp (A1e13) (as of

01.09.01 also valid for model 163)

D
Low engine coolant level warning lamp (A1e11) (except model

168, model 163 as of 3.99)

D
Coolant level and temperature warning lamp (A1e11) (only model

168 as of 9.99 and only coolant level function)

D
Generator charge indicator/warning lamp (A1e5)

D
Seat belt warning lamp (A1e9)

D
Seatbelt/backrest lock warning lamp (A1e9)

D
Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp (A1e14)

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D

Hydraulic fluid level warning lamp (A1e37)

D
ADS warning lamp, suspension (A1e27)

D
Steering lock warning lamp (A1e40) (only

I
)

D
SRS airbag malfunction indicator lamp (A1e15)

D
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp (A1e56), only model 163 except

I

Also refer to document: Indicator and warning signals triggered

over CAN data lines
Acoustic warning and indicator signals actuated over direct

lines:
D
Turn signal ticker

D
Seat belt reminder

D
Switched-on lights reminder

D
Key warning

D
Soft top warning, only model 170


Also refer to document: Acoustic warnings, function

Acoustic warning and indicator signals actuated over CAN data

lines:
D
Parking brake warning

D
Vehicle speed warning

D
Vehicle speed limit warning

D
Gear warning, only model 168


Also refer to document: Acoustic warnings, function

Indicator and warning signals triggered over

direct lines

GF54.30-P-3002A

Indicator and warning signals triggered over

CAN data lines

GF54.30-P-3003A
Acoustic warnings, function
GF54.30-P-3010A

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GF54.30-P-3002A
Indicator and warning signals triggered over direct lines, function
24.10.96

MODEL
129, 140 as of 1.6.96,

163, 168, 170,

202 as of 1.8.96,

208 up to 31.7.99,

210 as of 1.6.96 up to 30.6.99

Indicator and warning signals

Indicator lamps for left turn signal (A1e1) and right turn signal

(A1e2)
The signal in models 129, 140, 170, 202 comes from the

combination relay (turn signals with trailer coupling, rear

window defroster, wiper motor, anti-theft alarm system)

(N10/2), and in model 210 from the multifunction control

module (N10-1) or the driver's side signal acquisition and

actuation module (SAM) (N10/1).

In model 168 the entire turn signal control is located in the

instrument cluster (A1).

Brake fluid / parking brake warning lamp (A1e7)

The signal for the brake fluid comes direct from the brake fluid level switch (S11) (except model 163).

(The signal for the parking brake comes over CAN.)

Low windshield washer fluid level warning lamp (A1e13) except

models 163 and 168
See

document: Coolant/washer fluid level voltage coding, task /

function

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Low windshield washer fluid level warning lamp (A1e13) as of

01.09.01 for model 163
See document: Displaying washer fluid level, function

Low engine coolant level warning lamp (A1e11) except models

163 and 168
See

document: Coolant/washer fluid level voltage coding, task /

function

Low engine coolant level warning lamp (A1e11) model 163 as of

3.99
See

document: Displaying coolant level, function

Coolant level and temperature warning lamp (A1e11) model 168

as of 9.99
See

document: Displaying coolant level, function

Fuel reserve warning lamp (A1e4)
When the reserve fuel level is reached, this lamp lights up and

goes out again only after refueling is detected. If the vehicle is

refueled with the ignition ON, refueling is detected only if at

least 7 liters of fuel are added.

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AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp (A1e56), only model 163 except

I

The signal comes from the emergency tensioning retractor

(ETR) control module with airbag (AB, N2/2)

Generator charge indicator/warning lamp (A1e5)

See document: Terminal 61 and terminal 61e, charge indicator

lamp, exterior lamp failure, function

Seatbelt/backrest lock warning lamp (A1e9)

The seat belt warning lamp is only used in a few national

versions, and is actuated direct by a seat belt buckle switch
(normally closed contact). After engine start, the lamp flashes

for a short time (approx. 6 seconds).

In model 129 if this lamp fails to go out after flashing briefly, but

continues to shine constantly, then the seat backrest is not

locked.
Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp (A1e14)

The signal comes from the lamp failure monitor

See document: Terminal 61 and terminal 61e, charge indicator

lamp, exterior lamp failure, function
Hydraulic fluid level warning lamp (A1e37)
The signal comes direct from the ADS level control oil level

switch (S44).

ADS warning lamp, suspension (A1e27) The signal comes from the ADS control module, suspension
(N51).

SRS airbag malfunction indicator lamp (A1e15)
The signal comes from the emergency tensioning retractor

(ETR) control module with airbag (AB, N2/2)

Voltage coding of coolant / windshield washer

fluid level, function
Except models 163 and 168

GF54.30-P-3006A

Displaying coolant level, function
Model 163 as of 3.99

GF54.30-P-3028GH

Model 168 as of 9.99

GF54.30-P-3028GC

Terminal 61 and terminal 61e, charge

indicator lamp, exterior lamp failure, function

GF54.30-P-3007A

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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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AR68.10-P-1111GH
Remove/install instrument panel carrier
17.3.97

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

P68.10-0612-09

1
Caps on A-pillar

2
Bolts

3
Instrument panel

4
Bolt

5
Bolts

6
Heater housing

7
Front passenger airbag unit

8
Nuts, self-locking
17

Cover below instrument panel on right

18
Connector on MB immobilizer switch

19
Connector at steering/ignition lock

20
Steering column adjustment switch

connector

10

Steering column

11
Bolts

12
Nuts

13
Instrument panel

14
Bottom section of instrument panel

15
Wiring harness

16
Cover below instrument panel on left


Remove/install

1
Remove instrument panel (13) and the lower

part of instrument panel (14)

AR68.10-P-1000GH

2
Remove passenger airbag (7)

AR91.60-P-0680GH

3
Remove cover below instrument panel on

right (17)
Up to chassis number A145272, X708318.

AR68.10-P-1520GH

As of chassis number A145273, X708319.

AR68.10-P-1520GI

4
Unscrew screws (5) from instrument panel

carrier (3) on heater housing (6)

5
Remove cover below instrument panel on left

(16)

AR68.10-P-1500GH

6
Remove insulating mat between steering
column (10) and carrier for instrument panel (3)

7
Unscrew screws (11) for steering column (10)

from instrument panel carrier (3)


*BA46.10-P-1006-03C

8
Remove nuts (12) for steering column (10)

from instrument panel carrier (3)


*BA46.10-P-1007-03C

9
Unscrew screws (4) for instrument panel

carrier (3) from middle tunnel

10
Disconnect connector from steering column

height adjustment switch (20)

11
Disconnect connector from MB immobilizer

switching unit (18)

12
Disconnect connector from steering/ignition

switch (19)

13
Disconnect wiring harness (15) from

instrument panel carrier

Installation:
Ensure that wiring harness

is routed correctly on instrument panel carrier.

14
Remove wiper system

AR82.30-P-6400GH

15
Unscrew nuts for instrument panel carrier (3)

on firewall


Installation:
Install new self-locking nuts.

16
Remove caps on A-pillar (1)

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AR91.60-P-0680GH
Remove/install passenger airbag unit
27.2.01

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

P91.60-2371-12

up to 31.08.01

1
Instrument panel

2
Self-locking nuts

4
Connector

P91.60-2337-12

as of 01.09.01

2
Self-locking nuts

3
Lock

4
Connector

5
Connector


Remove/Install


Danger!

Risk of injury.
Injuries may result when

performing testing or repair work on airbag or

emergency tensioning retractor units.
Store airbag unit with deployment face up, do

not subject to temperatures above

100 °C. When working on these units,

disconnect the power supply.

AS91.00-Z-0001-01A


Instructions for performing repair, body work

and welding on vehicles with airbags and

ETR 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

ModelS WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,

WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,

XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,

YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741

AH91.00-P-0002-01B

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