1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 ABS

Unpin female contacts from plug (LSK)
1. Insert blade holder with clamping pliers and LSK 8 blade from front end through the openings in
plug contact cavity (1).
This step compresses the spring tabs (2) on the contact pin.
2. Now the pull line extending from contact-pin slightly to remove it from the back of the plug.
Fig. 554: Female Contact From Plug (LSK)

REMOVE CONTACTS FROM MAXI POWER TIMER COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-14A
Fig. 555: Identifying Wiring Harness Repair Kit, Supplement For Passenger Cars (220 589 04 99 00)

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Fig. 559: Identifying MPT Blade (220 589 01 99 51)
Secondary release on version with retaining cap (MPT)
1. Using a suitable tool, pry up the lo ck tabs on the retaining cap (1).
2. Pull the retaining cap from the clutch housing (2).
Shown on a 4-pin MPT and JPT coupling
Fig. 560: Pulling Retaining Cap From Clutch Housing
- Shown On A 4-Pin MPT And JPT Coupling
Unpin female contacts from coupling (MPT)

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Unpin contact pins from the plug (LKS 1.5)
1. Insert release tool, with RK 1.5 ejector, into the contact cavity of the plug (1) from the front end.
Applying high pressure could break the webs of the contact cavities.
In this step, the sleeve (3) of the release tool with RK 1.5 ejector compresses the spring tabs on the
contact pin (2).
Fig. 605: Contact Pins From Plug (LKS 1.5)

2. Press the contact-pin (2) from its seat in the housing using the plunger (4) on the release tool with RK 1.5
ejector against the spring force of the tool.
3. Gently pull the respective line to remove the contact pin (2) from the plug (1).
REMOVE CONTACTS FROM SIEMENS ELO COUPLING - AR00.19-P-0120-23A

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Fig. 618: Identifying MQS Blade (220 589 01 99 60)
Secondary release on version with retaining clamp (Siemens ELO)
1. Using a suitable tool, pry up the side clips of the retaining clamp (1).
2. Move the tabs.
3. Detach the retaining bracket (1).
Shown on a 10-pin Siemens ELO plug
Fig. 619: Detaching Retaining Bracket
- Shown On A 10-Pin Siemens ELO Plug
Unpin contact pins from the plug (Siemens ELO)
1. Position the blade holder with clam ping pliers and MQS blade on the side of the spring tab of the
contact pin (2).

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Fig. 624: Identifying Release Tool With MLK 1.2 Sleeve Ejector (220 589 01 99 25)
Secondary release on version with slider (MLK)
1. Using a suitable tool (1), move slider (2) in direction of arrow out of locked position of coupling (3).
Do not push the tool in too far or the gasket behind the slider (2) may be damaged.
Shown on a 6-pin MLK coupling
Fig. 625: Moving Slider
- Shown On A 6-Pin MLK Coupling
Secondary release on version with lock tab (MLK)
1. Insert suitable tool underneath locking tabs (1).
2. Pry up the lock tabs (1) in direction shown by arrow.
Shown on a 7-pin MLK coupling

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Fig. 626: Prying Up Lock Tabs - Shown On A 7-Pin MLK Coupling
Secondary release on version with retaining cap (MLK)
1. Insert a suitable tool (1) between the re taining cap (3) and the clutch housing (2).
2. Slide the retaining cap (3) against the detent re sistance from the clutch housing (2) in direction
shown by arrow.
Shown on a 2-pin MLK coupling
Fig. 627: Identifying Retaining Cap And Clutch Housing
- Shown On A 2-Pin MLK Coupling
Secondary release on version with locking cap (MLK)
1. Move the tabs on the locking ca p (4) in direction of arrow.
2. Remove locking cap (4) from coupling (5).
Shown on a 6-pin MLK coupling

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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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turbo
Sunoco Forza X Sun Oil Co. (Belgium) N.V.,
Aartselaar, Belgium
Super Diesel Oil
MB-1 X Bardahl de Mexico, Mexico,
D.F., Mexico
Super Speed 3S
Diesel X Statoil Lubricants
Technologies Sp. Z o.o.,
Krakow, Poland
Super Universal
15W-40 X Raiffeisen Central-
Genossenschaft Nordwest eG,
Munster, Germany
Super diesel X Conqord Oil S.r.l.,
Lacchiarella (MI), Italy
swd Primus GDX X Swd Lubricants GmbH & Co.
KG, Duisburg, Germany
Tamoil Extra
Diesel Turbo X XTamoil Petroli S.p.A., Milan,
Italy
Tamoil Formula
Turbo Diesel (I) X Tamoil Petroli S.p.A., Milan,
Italy
Teboil Power Plus X Oy Teboil AB, Suomen
Petrooli Oy, Hamina/Finland
Tedex Diesel Truck
Motor Oil X Tedex Vertriebs GmbH,
Berlin, Germany
Tedex Multifleet
FE Motor Oil X Tedex Vertriebs GmbH,
Berlin, Germany
TERRA REC
Multigrade Extra E X XMineralol-Raffinerie
Dollbergen GmbH, Uetze-
Dollbergen, Germany
Texaco Ursa Super
LA Multigrade X XChevron Texaco Technology
Ghent/Gent, Zwijnaarde,
Belgium
Top Lube Supreme
Performance DEO X ABS Lubricants, Abu
Dhabi/United Arab Emirates
Top X Turbo X Muller Mineralole
Handels-und
Beratungsgesellschaft mbH,
Eschweiler/Germany
Tor Mixfleet Ultra X De Oliebron B.V.,
Zwijndrecht, Netherlands
Total Rubia 4400 X Total Lubrifiants, Paris la
Defense Cedex, France
Total Rubia XT X Total Lubrifiants, Paris la
Defense Cedex, France
Triathlon Diesel X Adolf Wurth GmbH & Co.

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