1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 roof

Air distribution button ( ) = air duc ting to rear compartment nozzle
Air distribution button ( ) = air ducting to the air outlets in the rear footwell
The automatic air distribution function can be set by pr essing the Auto button, whereby control is assumed by
the AAC push-button c ontrol module (N22).
RECIRCULATING AIR PU SH-BUTTON, FUNCTION - GF83.40-P-2102-01GI
Function
A brief actuation (< 1.5 s) of the recirculating air pus h-button ( ) energizes the actuator motor for the fresh
air/recirculated air flap, whic h activates the fresh air/recirculated air fl ap and thus closes the fresh air duct and
opens the recirculation duct, in or der to enable the air supply from the passenger compartment. The function
LED illuminates during recirculation mode.
Recirculated air convenience closing function
If the recirculating air pus h-button ( ) is pressed for longer than > 2 s, then alongside the recirculation
function, all open windows and the sliding and tilting roof are automatically closed (window and sliding/
tilting roof must ha ve been normalized ). The function LED illuminates durin g recirculation mode. In order to
prevent any current peaks the sliding/tilting sunroof and power windows are actuated successively.
If the push-button is pressed again for > 2 s, the windows a nd the sliding/tilting sunroof return to the previously
stored position and the fresh air/ recirculated air flap moves to the fresh air position (LED off).
The convenience closing function can only be started if the recirculating LED is not illuminated.
Each window, which has been manually opened during the r ecirculation phase, remains in this position if the
recirculating function is cleared: all other windows move to the stor ed positions. The position of the
sliding/tilting sunroof prior to the st art of the closing operation and that of the side windows is stored in the
memory. The windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof wh ich have been closed by the convenience closing
function, remain closed if the recirculation push-
button was only pressed briefly (t < 1.5 s). In this case, only the
fresh air/recirculated air flap is moved to the fresh-air position. The stored positions are cleared when the
ignition is switched off.
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING BOX FUNCTION - GF83.40-P-2105-02GI
Operating condition: Air ducting under heater operation

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL - AR68.10-P-1000GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
lever#X as of 754620, 163.128 /157 /1752310GI
Remove/install armrest lid on
center consoleMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.20-P-
2370GH
Removing and installing ashtray
housing from front center consoleMODEL 163.113 /136 /154 /172 /174 up to 31.8.01AR68.20-P-
2400GH
Remove/install ashtray housing in
front center consoleMODEL 163.113 /154 /174 #A as of 289565, 163.113
#X as of 754620, 163.128 /157 /175AR68.20-P-
2400GI
Removing and installing luggage
compartment floor coveringMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.20-P-
4810GH
Remove/install paneling in
footwellMODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.30-P-
4010GH
Removing and installing paneling
on A-pillarMODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.30-P-
4050GH
Remove/install door sill moldingMODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.30-P-
4100GH
Remove/install door sill moldingMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Door sill molding in cargo spaceAR68.30-P-
4100GI
Remove and install headlinerMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.30-P-
4300GH
Remove/install rear roof frame
panelingMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.30-P-
4470GH
Remove/install paneling on C-
pillarMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.30-P-
4490GH
Removing and installing spare
wheel coverMODEL 163.174AR68.30-P-
4610GH
Remove/install paneling on B-
pillarMODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175AR68.30-P-
4700GH
Removing and installing inside
rearview mirrorMODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A up to 145272,
163.136 /154 /172 #X up to 708318AR68.40-P-
0001GH
Remove/install inside rearview
mirrorMODEL 163...AR68.40-P-
0001GI
Removing and installing sun visorMODEL 163AR68.60-P-
5480GH

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Fig. 66: Identifying Headliner Components

Remove/install
1Remove headrest See owner's manual
2Remove inside rearview
mirror (13) To vehicle identification number A145272,
X708318.AR68.40-P-
0001GH
As of vehicle identification number A145273,
X708319.AR68.40-P-
0001GI
3Remove front overhead
control panel (1) AR82.20-P-
1100GH
4Remove front roof frame
handles (2)
Up to 31.08.01: Open covers for handles, press
clip for handle down on each side, simultaneously
press handle upward and pull out.
As of 01.09.01: Open cover and unscrew screws.

Up to 31.08.01: With integral rear dome lamp.
Open covers for handles, press clip for handle down

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5Remove roof frame handles at
rear
on each side, simultaneously press handle upward
and pull out
As of 01.09.01:With integrated coat hook. Open
cover and unscrew screws.

6.1Remove roof frame handles in
load compartment
Only with 3rd row of seats, Code 847 Up to
31.08.01: Open covers for handles, press clip for
handle down on each side, simultaneously press
handle upward and pull out.
As of 01.09.01: Open cover and unscrew screws.
Installation: only up to 31.8.01 and only with
3rd row of seats, Code 847:

Prepare headliner for installing handlesAR68.30-P-
4300-01GH
Fabricate template for
installing handles in headliner WF58.50-P-
6830-02GH
7.1Remove rear dome lamp As of 01.09.01: Open plastic cover, then
unscrew screws
8Disconnect connectors from
dome lamps in rear
9.1Remove coat hanger hook (3)
in roof frame Up to 31.08.01: Open covers of coat hooks,
press both clips together and press coat hooks
upward, simultaneously pull out coat hooks.

10Remove cover for mounting
points of cargo net (4)Up to 31.08.01: open cover and remove screws.
As of 01.09.01: unclip covers at sides
11
Remove mount (5) on roof
frame for mounting third seat
row Open covers for screws and unscrew both
screws. Press clips together, simultaneously press
mount upward and pull out.

12.1Remove shock absorber (12) Only from 01.09.99 to 31.08.01
13Clip in rear interior lamp
(E15/3) AR82.20-P-
0113GH
14
Remove sun visors with
illuminated mirror (E14/1 on
left and E14/2 right)
AR68.60-P-
5480GH
15Remove paneling on B-pillar AR68.30-P-
4700GH
16Remove rear roof frame
paneling AR68.30-P-
4470GH
17Remove paneling on C-pillar AR68.30-P-
4490GH
18Remove rubber door seals
19.1
Pull off edge guard on
headliner in sliding / pop-up
roof cutout (6) Only with electric glass sliding/tilting roof, Code
414a.
Pull plastic clip (7) out of

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REMOVE/INSTALL REAR ROOF FRAME PANELING - AR68.30-P-4470GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Fig. 67: Identifying Rear Roof Frame Paneling Components

20headliner (11)
21Unfasten headliner (11) from
Velcro strips (8) Installation: Only with electric sliding/ tilting
roof in glass version, Code (414a): align headliner at
sliding/tilting roof frame.

22Remove wiring harness (9)
from headliner (11)
23
Unclip screw frame for
headliner / overhead control
panel (10) from headliner

24Remove headliner (11)
through tailgate
25Install in the reverse order

Remove, Install
1.1Remove belt end fitting at bottom of
3rd seat row(1)Only with 3rd seat row, code 847.
*BA91.40-P-

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Seat belts/belt tensioners
Fig. 68: Identifying Assembly Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

REMOVE/INSTALL PANELING ON C-PILLAR - AR68.30-P-4490GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
1001-01D
2Unclip center roof frame covering
(2) Installation: Install paneling in door
rubber seal.
Long wedgeFig. 6
3.1Remove expanding anchor (4) from
side roof frame covering (3) up to 31.08.01
Installation: Replace expanding anchor.
3.2Remove screw (5) from side roof
frame paneling (3)
4.1Unclip side roof frame paneling in
upper outer corner As of 01.09.01
4.2Remove side roof frame paneling (3)
upward
Only on 3rd seat row, code 847:
remove seatbelt and remove paneling
Installation: Install paneling in door
rubber seal.

5.1Disconnect connector from
loudspeaker As of 01.09.01 and with sound
system, code 810.
6Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel 163 up to 08/99Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.40-P-1001-01DScrew on belt end fittingNm3535

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Fig. 69: Identifying Paneling On C-Pillar Components

Remove, Install
1.1Remove third seat row Only with 3rd seat row, code 847. See operating
instructions.
2Remove safety net See Operating Instructions
3.1Remove spare wheel cover Only model 163.174.AR68.30-P-
4610GH
4Remove rear roof frame
paneling
Do not unscrew screw for belt end fitting if
present on 23rd seat row (omit step 1), if present.
Loosen D-pillar paneling from C-pillar and guide to
bottom along seat belt.
AR68.30-P-
4470GH
Long wedgeFig. 6
5Remove door sill molding in
load compartment AR68.30-P-
4100GI
6Fold rear seat forward See Operating Instructions
7.1Remove SRS label and
unscrew screw behind Risk of fracturing!
Only as of VIN A145273, X708319.
8Remove screw (1) and
spacer sleeve (3) from belt *BA91.40-P-

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Seat belts/belt tensioners
Fig. 70: Identifying Assembly Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING SPARE WHEEL COVER - AR68.30-P-4610GH
MODEL 163.174
end fitting (2) of rear seat
belt1001-01D
9Remove brackets (4) (2
each.) from lining (8)
10Open cover (5) and remove
11Unscrew screw (6)
12Unscrew screw (7)
13Remove lining (8)
As of VIN A145273, X708319 up to VIN
A289564, X754619: two clips on inside of paneling
in roof area.
Installation: Check clips and replace if
necessary. Properly insert height adjuster for seat
belt into paneling. Check function Install paneling in
edge molding of floor covering

Long wedgeFig. 6
14Pull seat belt out of lining
15Remove lead from 12V
socket At right paneling
16Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel 163 up to 08/99Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.40-P-1001-01DScrew on belt end fittingNm3535

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