1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 engine oil capacity

Engine mounts, engine supports
Engine lubrication
Fig. 111: Identifying External Torx Set (001 589 76 09 00)
NumberDesignation
965/967/968/
969/980/981/
982/984/986/
992/995
BA01.45-P-1002-
01BSelf-tapping screw
of oil pan to oil panThread not pre-
tappedNm14
Thread pre-tappedNm10
BA01.45-P-1003-
01BOil drain screw to
oil panM14Nm30
NumberDesignation
Engine
112.942/970
113.942/965/981
in model
163.154/157/17
2/174/17 5
BA22.10-P-1001-01LBolt, front engine mounts
to front axle carrierNm35
NumberDesignation
Engine
113.944/980/981
/984/986/991Engine
113.963/
963/965
BF18.00-P-
1001-01HEngine oilFilling capacity
with oil filterLiters7.57.5
Filling capacity
without oil filterLiters-7.0
Specifications
for Operating
FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-
0229-01A
BB00.40-P-
0229-01A
SheetBB00.40-P-
0229-03A
BB00.40-P-
0229-03A
SheetBB00.40-P-
0229-05A
BB00.40-P-
0229-05A

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1998-2005 ENGINE Complete engine - 163 Chassis
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Wheel location, hub
Front final-drive unit
Propeller shaft of front axle gear
Front axle gear
Thrust pieceFig. 45
SupportFig. 46
PressFig. 47
5Remove lower engine compartment
panelingModel 163.157 /172 /174 /175AR61.20-P-
1105GH
Model 163.113 /128AR94.30-P-
5400GH
6Press left and right front axle shafts out
of front axle gear Do not damage shield.
Suspend steering knuckle with
wire.

7Disconnect vent hose from front axle
gear
8Remove bolts (14a) *BA33.30-P-
1001-03B
9Remove front axle gear (14).
10Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.20-P-1001-01DSelf-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckleNm50
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.30-P-1001-03BBolt securing front axle gear to front axle carrierNm135
BA33.30-P-1002-03BOil filler screw, front axle gearNm50
BA33.30-P-1003-03BOil drain screw, front axle gearNm50
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA41.20-P-1001-01ASelf-locking bolt of propeller shaft to front-axle gear flangeNm40
Number Designation Model 163
BF33.30-P-1001-
03BFilling capacityFront axle gearLiters1.2
Specifications for Operating
FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0235-
07B

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2
Remove covers at seat frame of 60% bench

seat

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

AR91.12-P-1100GH

Only remove the covers which are
identified in the document with A, D and E.

3
Fold 60% bench seat forward into footwell

As of VIN A145273, X708319. See

operator's manual.

4
Pull floor covering below rear seat mounting

bracket (1) of 60% seat forward

Ensure that the floor covering is not torn

when pulled forward.

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

5
Pull floor covering below front corner of trim

panel of C-pillar (2) forward

Ensure that the floor covering is not torn

when pulled forward.

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

6
Cut into floor covering directly behind seat

retaining cable (5)

Ensure that the wiring harness (4) is not

damaged when cutting into floor covering.

As of VIN A145273, X708319. broken line

marks cut-in.

7
Turn back floor covering to gain access to

cap (84)


Do not kink floor covering.

8
Remove cap (84)


Cap (84) is sealed in with body sealer.

Heat with hot air blower to make it easier to

remove.


Installation:
Replace cap and install with

new sealing compound.

9
Detach fuel feed line (90/12) and fuel return

line (90/11) and, if fitted, the fuel line at

connection (90/13)


Do not kink the fuel lines.


If no stationary heater is fitted to vehicle,

do not remove connection (90/13) otherwise

housing will be damaged.

*163589003700

10
Remove nut (89)

*163589010700


*BA47.20-P-1006-01B

11
Remove housing (3)

Fuel lever sensor and housing are a

single part and cannot be removed separately.


Installation:
Re-install nut (89) together

with seal (89/2).

Apply a thin film of oil to seal.

12
Install in the reverse order


Fuel pump

Number

Designation
Engine 612Engine 628

BA47.20-P-1006-01B
Union nut for fuel tank sensor on fuel

tank
Nm
6565


Fuel tank

Number

Designation
Models

163.113/
136/154/

172 up to

31.08.01
Model

163.113/
136/154/

172 as of

01.09.01


Model

163.157/

175
Model

163.128

BF47.10-P-1001-01A
Fuel tank capacity
Total capacity
Liter
728383

Reserve capacity
Liter
101212

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Air conditioning system
Refrigerant compressor
Fig. 172: Identifying External Torx Set (001 589 76 09 00)
3.1Remove mass air flow sensor on left
behind the charge air cooler On Model 163.113 only: between the air
hose of the charge air cooler and engine.
4Discharge air conditioning system
Installation: Evacuate air conditioning,
refill and check for proper operation and
leaktightness.AR83.30-P-
1760GH
5
Unscrew screw (3) for refrigerant
line (6) to the expansion valve and
screw (4) for refrigerant line (5) from
the condenser at the fluid reservoir
(8)
*BA83.30-
P-1001-01B
6
Remove refrigerant line (5) from
condenser and refrigerant line (6) to
the expansion valve at the fluid
reservoir (8)
Installation: Install new sealing rings
and moisten with compressor oil.
7Release external Torx drive bolt (7)
at fluid reservoir clamp External torx setFig. 172
8Remove fluid reservoir (8) Installation: Note additional oil filling
capacity when replacing the fluid reservoir.*BF83.55-
P-1005-
01A
9Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA83.30-P-1001-01BHexagon bolt securing refrigerant line to fluid reservoirNM10
NumberDesignationRefrigerant
compressor 7SB16,
refrigerant R134a
in model 163
BF83.55-P-1005-
01AAdditional oil filling
capacity when
replacing fluid
reservoirCompressor oilcm3 10
Specifications for
Operating FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0362-
00A

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AC compressor
Refrigerant compressor
2Remove poly V-belt AR13.22-P-
1202B
3
Unscrew hexagon socket head screw
(1) securing low-pressure refrigerant
line (2) to refrigerant compressor (6) Detach low-pressure refrigerant line (2)
from refrigerant compressor (6).
Installation: Install new sealing rings
and moisten with compressor oil.
*BA83.55-
P-1002-01A
4
Unscrew hexagon socket head screw
(3) securing high-pressure refrigerant
line (4) to refrigerant compressor (6)
*BA83.55-
P-1002-01A
5
Detach refrigerant compressor
connector (A9x1) at refrigerant
compressor (6) Installation: Install new sealing rings
and moisten with compressor oil.
6
Unscrew external Torx drive bolt (5)
from refrigerant compressor (6) at
crankcase
External torx setFig. 172
7Remove refrigerant compressor (6)
from below Installation: Note additional oil filling
capacity when replacing the fluid reservoir.*BF83.55-
P-1005-01A
8Install in the reverse order
9Remove receiver/drier
The fluid reservoir must be replaced
every time after the refrigerant compressor
is removed and installed.AR83.30-P-
6520GH

Installation: Note additional oil filling
capacity when replacing the refrigerant
compressor.*BF83.55-
P-1008-01A
NumberDesignationEngines 111.977,112.942,
112.970,113.942/ 965/981
in MODEL 163
BA83.55-P-1002-01ABolt of refrigerant lines to
AC compressorNM20
NumberDesignationRefrigerant
compressor 7SB16,
refrigerant R134a
in model 163
BF83.55-P-1005-
01AAdditional oil filling
capacity when
replacing fluid
reservoirCompressor oilcm3 10
Specifications for
Operating FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0362-
00A

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Disconnect coolant hose to coolant pump (8),

coolant hose from thermostat housing (9) and

coolant hose from coolant expansion tank

(10) at radiator

Hexagon socket wrench

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A

Hexagon socket wrench

*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

14
Detach air guides (12)


Installation:
Replace fastening clamps

(13)

15
Unscrew bolts (16) at condenser (17) to

radiator

Avoid deformation of condenser lines.

Do not disconnect lines.

16
Remove attachment parts (20) and rubber

shock absorber (21)


Installation:
Ensure, that the rubber

shock absorbers do not drop when installing

the radiator.

Replace fastening clamps.

17
Take off fluid reservoir of AC (14) at radiator

Place to the side with lines connected.

External torx set

*001589760900

18
Remove bracket of charge air pipe at left

radiator

Installation:
Insert bracket of charge air

pipe into the bracket at the radiator.

19
Remove radiator (15)

Installation:
When installing, the mounting

studs of the radiator must be inserted into the

rubber grommets of the lower crossmember.

20
Install in the reverse order

21
Check headlamp adjustment, correct if

necessary

e

Check and correct headlamp adjustment

AP82.10-P-8260A

22
Inspect cooling system for leaks

AR20.00-P-1010HA

23
Fill power steering pump and bleed


Danger!

Risk of accident
caused by vehicle starting

off by itself when engine is running.
Risk of

injury
caused by contusions and burns when

working in engine during starting procedure
Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.

Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

24
Run engine and inspect for leaks
Crankcase ventilation, cylinder head cover

Number

Designation
Engine

612.963

BA01.20-P-1002-01A
Bolt, cylinder head cover trim panel to

cylinder head cover
Nm
10

BA01.20-P-1003-01A
Bolt, cover panel to charge air distribution

pipe
Nm
10

Power steering pump

Number

Designation
Model

163.113

BA46.30-P-1012-01A
Banjo bolt, power steering oil line to radiator
Nm
30


Cooling system

Number

Designation
Engine

612.963

BF20.00-P-1001-02E
Cooling system
Total capacity
Liter
Y
11.0

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