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Fig. 10: Identifying Intake Manifo ld Remove/Install Components - Shown On Engine 112
Fig. 11: Identifying Crankcas e Ventilation Hose And Line
Remove/install
Risk of
explosion
caused by fuel
igniting, risk
of poisoning
caused by
inhaling and
swallowing
fuel and risk of
injury to eyes
No fire, sparks, ope n flames or smoking.
Only pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel. AS47.00-
Z-0001-
01A
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and skin caused
by contact with
fuel
1
Remove key
from electronic
ignition switchOnly on vehicles with electronic ignition switch.
Vehicles with Keyless Go code 889: Switch off engine, remove Keyless
Go-Cards out of vehicle and store outside of the sender range.
2
Remove cover
on front side of
engine
Model 129, 211, 215, 220, 230 only
3.1
Remove engine
cover with
integrated air
filterExcept model 171.473, 203.076 /276, , 209.376 /476 from 24.4.04
The air filter is integrated in the engine cover. Remove engine cover or air
filter by pulling it vertically up and off the cylinder head covers.
3.2Remove air
filter housingModel 171.473
Model 203.076/ 276
Model 209.376/ 476 as of 24.4.04AR09.10-
P-1150AC
4
Remove hot
film mass air
flow sensor
with air intake
pipe
Engine 112.910/ 920/ 921/940/ 941/ 942/ 970
Engine 113.940AR07.07-
P-1454A
Engine 112.922 /944 /972 /973 /975
Engine 113.941/ 948/ 960/ 961/ 963/ 966AR07.07-
P-1454AA
Engine 112.912 /913 /916 /917 /946 /947 /949 /954 /953 /955
Engine 113.968 /967 /969 /987 /988 /989AR07.07-
P-1454SV
Engine 112.923 /943
Engine 113.943 /944 /980 /984AR07.07-
P-1454AG
Engine 113.942 /965/981
AR07.07-
P-
1454MV
5
Disconnect
lead line (17/2)
at the fuel
distributor
Release fuel pressure via service valve and collect fuel.
*BA07.52
P-1001-
01A
Fig. 12
6
Removing fuel
rail with
injection valvesEngine 112.910 /920 /921 /923 /940 /941 /942 /943 /970
Engine 113.940 /942 /943 /944 /961 /965 /980 /981 /984AR07.03-
P-1451A
Engine
112.912/913 /916 /917 /922 /944 /946 /947 /949 /953 /954 /955 /972 /973 /975
Engine 113.941 /948 /960 /963 /966 /967 /968 /969 /987 /988 /989AR07.03-
P-1451AA
Unscrew
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7.1cylinder head
cover (2/1) boltModel 230.475 only
*BA01.20
P-1001-
01E
7.2
Remove
crankshaft
ventilation
hose (2) and
line (89/2) and
place to one
side
Model 171.473 only
Remove cylinder head cover (2/1) bolt in order to detach exhaust gas
recirculation valve (89) bracket.
*BA01.20
P-1001-
01E
8
Disconnect
vacuum lines
from intake
pipe (19)
Installation: Observe intake manifold connection diagram. ?
Engine 112 except 112.913 /917 /949 /954AR09.20
-
P-1310-
01A
Engine 112.913/917 /949 /954AR09.20
-
P-1310-
01T
Engine 112 with USA version, code 494, except engine
112.913 /916 /917 /949 /953 /954 /975
Engine 112.913/916 /917 /949 /953 /954 /975 with USA version, code 494AR09.20-
P-1310-
01AA
Engine 113 except 113.967 /969AR09.20
-
P-1310-
01AU
Engine 113.967/969AR09.20
-
P-1310-
01TA
Engine 113 with USA version, code 494, except engine
113.948 /963 /966 /984 /967 /969 /989 /988
Engine 113.948 /963 /966 /984 /967 /969 /988 /989 with USA version, code
494AR09.20-
P-1310-
01AC
9
Disconnect
electrical
connectors
10
Unscrew acorn
nut from pipe
(89/2) to
exhaust gas
recirculation
Counterhold connection fitting when unscrewing.
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Crankcase ventilation, cylinder head cover
valve (89)
*BA14.20
P-1002-
01B
11Unscrew screw
(19/1)Except engine 113.987 as of 24.04.04,
Engine 113.988/989
*BA09.20
P-1001-
01D
11.2
Remove bolts
from right
combination
valve (6) and
left
combination
valve (6)
Only with engine 113.987 as of 24.04.04
Engine 113.988/989
*BA09.20
P-1001-
01D
12.1
Remove
combination
valve (6)Except engine 113.987 as of 24.04.04
Engine 113.988/989
Installation: Install new gasket
12.2
Loosen right
combination
valve (6) and
left
combination
valve (6) and
place to one
side
Only engine 113.987 from 24.04.04
Engine 113.988/989
Installation: Replace the gaskets.
13
Dismount
intake manifold
(19) Plug intake ducts. Use centering bolt for exact positioning of intake
manifold and for centering the gasket (19/3).
*BA09.20
P-1001-
01D
Fig. 13
14Replace gasket
(19/3)
15Install in the
reverse order
NumberDesignationEngine
113.940/941/942/943/944/948/960/961/962/963/964/965/966/967/968/969/971/980/981
/
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Fuel distributor
Fuel distributor
Intake manifold
Exhaust gas recirculation
Exhaust gas recirculation
BA01.20-
P-1001-
01ECylinder
head cover
bolt Nm10
NumberDesignation
Engine 112 except
112.945/951/960/961
BA07.52-P-1001-01AFuel feed line to fuel
distributorNm38
NumberDesignationEngine113.987Engine113.940/941/942/943/944/945/946/948/960/961/962/9
BA07.52-
P-1001-
01AFuel feed
line to
fuel
distributorNm3838
NumberDesignationEngine112,113
BA09.20-P-1001-
01DBolt, intake
manifold to
cylinder headM8Nm20
NumberDesignationEngine
112.910/912/916/920/921/922/923/940/941/942/943/944/945/946/947/953/
9
BA14.20-
P-1002-
01BUnion nut,
exhaust gas
recirculation
pipe to
exhaust gas
recirculation
valveNm40
NumberDesignationEngine113.989
BA14.20-P-1002-01BUnion nut, exhaust gas
recirculation pipe to
exhaust gas recirculation
valveNm40
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Fig. 12: Identifying Pressure Hose (119 589 04 63 00)
Fig. 13: Identifying Set Of Dowel Bolts (112 589 02 62 00)
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2001-04 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS
Generators & Regulators - 163 Chassis
IDENTIFICATION
CHASSIS & ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
Bosch generators are available in various amp ratings depending on engine application. Voltage regulators are
transistorized and internal to generator. See GENERATOR APPLICATION
table.
GENERATOR APPLICATION
ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE BELT ROUTING
For drive belt routing, see Fig. 1 . WARNING:Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before
attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or
related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS (or AIR BAG SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS) and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in
appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory system may
lose data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have
completed a relearn cycle.
Model (Year)ChassisEngine
ML55 AMG (2001-03)163.174113.981
ML320 (2001-02)163.154112.942
ML350 (2003-04)163.157112.970
ML430 (2001)163.172113.942
ML500 (2002-04)163.175113.965
ApplicationAmp Rating
V6115
V8150
NOTE: Vehicles have automatic belt tensioners. No adjustment is necessary.
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