spare tire location MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 1997 Complete Repair Manual

153 Tele Aid
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index When the connection is established, the message
“ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – CALL CONNECTED”
appears in the MCS display. The Tele Aid system will
transmit data generating the vehicle identification
number, model, color and location (subject to
availability of cellular and GPS signals).
While the call is connected, you can change to
navigation menu by pressing NAVI button on the MCS.
A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance
dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be
established. When a voice connection is established the
audio system mutes and the message “TELE AID –
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CALL ACTIVE” appears in the
MCS display. The nature of the need for assistance can
then be described. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside
assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your
vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. For
services such as labor and/or towing charges may apply.
Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more
information.These programs are only available in the USA:
•Sign and Drive services: Services such as jump start,
a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a f lat tire
with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable,
•Remote Vehicle Diagnostics: This function permits
the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher
to download malfunction codes and actual vehicle
data.
Notes:
The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance
button• remains illuminated in red for
approximately 10 seconds during the system self-check
after turning key in steering lock to position 2 (together
with the “SOS” button and the Information
button¡).
See system self-check on page 148 when the indicator
lamp does not light up in red or stay on longer than
approximately 10 seconds.

248 Tires, Wheels
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Using the wrench, tighten the five bolts evenly,
following the sequence illustrated, until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque of 110 ft.lb. (150 Nm).
Ensure proper tire pressure.Notes:
The removed road wheel cannot be stored in the
space-saver wheel carrier or inside the storage
compartment in the rear cargo area (ML 55 AMG), but
should be transported in the rear cargo compartment
wrapped in a protective cover supplied with the vehicle.
The protective cover is located in the rear cargo
compartment behind the cover in the right side trim
panel.
Model ML 55 AMG:
Store air pump in its proper location. Close and latch the
spare wheel cover, see page 239.
1
2
3
4
5
Wa r n i n g !
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired
immediately.Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the
correct mounting bolts.

153
Tele Aid
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
When the connection is established, the message
“ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – CALL CONNECTED”
appears in the MCS display. The Tele Aid system will
transmit data generating the vehicle identification
number, model, color and location (subject to
availability of cellular and GPS signals).
While the call is connected, you can change to
navigation menu by pressing NAVI button on the MCS.
A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance
dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be
established. When a voice connection is established the
audio system mutes and the message “TELE AID –
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CALL ACTIVE” appears in the
MCS display. The nature of the need for assistance can
then be described. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside
assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your
vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. For
services such as labor and/or towing charges may apply.
Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more
information. These programs are only available in the USA:
• Sign and Drive services: Services such as jump start,
a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a f lat tire
with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable,
• Remote Vehicle Diagnostics: This function permits
the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher
to download malfunction codes and actual vehicle
data.
Notes:
The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance
button • remains illuminated in red for
approximately 10 seconds during the system self-check
after turning key in steering lock to position 2 (together
with the “SOS” button and the Information
button ¡).
See system self-check on page 148 when the indicator
lamp does not light up in red or stay on longer than
approximately 10 seconds.

248
Tires, Wheels
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints
Car care Index
Using the wrench, tighten the five bolts evenly,
following the sequence illustrated, until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque of 110 ft.lb. (150 Nm).
Ensure proper tire pressure. Notes:
The removed road wheel cannot be stored in the
space-saver wheel carrier or inside the storage
compartment in the rear cargo area (ML 55 AMG), but
should be transported in the rear cargo compartment
wrapped in a protective cover supplied with the vehicle.
The protective cover is located in the rear cargo
compartment behind the cover in the right side trim
panel.
Model ML 55 AMG:
Store air pump in its proper location. Close and latch the
spare wheel cover, see page 239.
1
2
3
4
5
Wa r n i n g !
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired
immediately.Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the
correct mounting bolts.

176 Controls in detailUseful featuresWhen the connection is established, the
message
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE –
CALL CONNECTED
appears in the MCS dis-
play. The Tele Aid system will transmit data
generating the vehicle identification num-
ber, model, color and location (subject to
availability of cellular and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established. When a
voice connection is established the audio
system mutes and the message
TELE AID
– ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CALL ACTIVE
ap-
pears in the MCS display.

Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.The Mercedes-Benz Roadside assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For
services such as labor and / or towing,
charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside
Assistance manual for more information.
These programs are only available in the
USA:


Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable,


Remote Vehicle Diagnostics: This func-
tion permits the Mercedes-Benz Road-
side Assistance dispatcher to
download malfunction codes and actu-
al vehicle data.
iWhile the call is connected you can
change to navigation menu by pressing
NAVI button on the MCS unit.
iThe indicator lamp in the Roadside As-
sistance button• remains illumi-
nated in red for approx. ten seconds
during the system self-check after turn-
ing the key in the steering lock to
position2 (together with the SOS but-
ton and the Information button¡).
See system self-check (
page 172)
when the indicator lamp does not light
up in red or stays on longer than ap-
proximately ten seconds.

COMPONENT LOCATION GRAPHICS
Z54/10In headliner harness, in breakout for W7.
Z55/1In tailgate harness, near breakout to tailgate CL
actuating motor, rear wiper motor & license plate
lights.
Z56/1Behind left headlight.
Z56/2Behind left headlight.
Z56/4Behind left headlight.
Z56/5Behind left headlight.
Z56/6Behind left headlight.
Z56/7In breakout to fanfare horns.
Z57/1Behind right headlight.
Z57/2In E-box.
Z57/3In right engine harness, near breakout to wiper
motor.
Z57/7In E-box.
Z58/1In trailer harness.
Z58/8In trailer harness.
Z59/1In door mounted spare tire harness.
Z59/2In door mounted spare tire harness.
Z59/3In left/right door harness.
Z59/4In left/right rear door harness.
Z60/4In foglight harness.
Z60/5In foglight harness.
Z61In dash harness, near breakout to parking brake
switch.
Z61/5Under center console, near breakout for lower
control field control module connector C3.
Z61/6Under center console, near breakout for lower
control field control module connector C3.
Z87/17Behind radio.
Z87/18Behind radio.
Z99/6In motor harness, in E-box.
Z99/7In motor harness, in E-box.
NOTE: Figures may show multiple component locations. Refer to appropriate table for
proper figure references.

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Rims
D
When changing wheels, for instance, when replacing steel

wheels with light-alloy rims, ensure that the wheel bolts

required for the spare wheel are stored in a clearly visible

location.

D
Since December 1994 models 202 and 124 with special

equipment light alloy disk wheels, are supplied with a sheet

steel spare wheel instead of a light alloy spare wheel. The

necessary wheel bolts are included with the steel spare wheel.

D
Only use approved Mercedes-Benz rims of the same version.

D
Reinforced steel rims are identified by a sticker on the wheel

disc.

D
The wheel bolts on steel and light-alloy rims should always be

tightened to the specified tightening torque using a torque
wrench.

It is not necessary to retorque the lug bolts after approximately

100 to 500 km.
D

The seat for the tire bead must display no corrosion marks.

D
Before inserting a new rubber valve, clean the contact surfaces

on the disk wheel.

On sheet steel-disk wheel wheel trims must be fitted to support

the rubber valve.


Damaged or deformed rims must not be repaired.

Tire pressure monitor
D
Before replacing a tire, check the date of manufacturer of the

wheel sensor: wheel sensors which are more than 5 years old

must be replaced.

D
Use STAR DIAGNOSIS to read out the actual values of the tire

pressure monitor. Check the remaining life of the wheel sensor

battery, replace the wheel sensor if necessary.

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AZ91.20-P-0001A
Retrofitting anchor rings for child seat restraint attachments
14.11.00

MODEL
163.113 /136 /154 /172 /174

P91.20-2039-06

2
Anchor mounting plate

3
Long spacer

4
Short spacer

5
Trim plate

6
Anchor ring

7
Long bolt

8
Short bolt

9
Trim cover

P91.20-2040-01

1
Template

12
Bolt location for

mounting plate

13
Rivet locations for

mounting plate
Hole in carpet,

Ø=57 mm

10
Center hole for

anchor ring, Ø=9.5

mm

11
Hole for rivet, Ø=4

mm

P91.20-2038-01


Removing

1
Remove compact spare tire

See Owner's Manual.

2
Fold 3rd row seats to storage position

Only with code (847). See Owner's Manual.

3
Remove footwell covers

See Owner's Manual.

4
Remove cargo anchor rings

Modifying

5
Place template (1) on top of load

compartment floor covering and secure with

cargo anchor bolts (arrows)

Turn template over for opposite side.

Template

*163589066300

6
Mark floor covering through center of bolt

location (12) for anchor mounting plate (2)

Only for those positions at which anchor

rings will be installed.

7
Remove template (1)

8
Remove load compartment floor covering

f

AR68.20-P-4810GH

9
Place floor covering faceup on suitable surface

10
Using hole saw, create Ø=57 mm hole for

anchor ring assembly


Only for those positions at which anchor

rings will be installed. Secure floor covering

appropriately to ensure hole is cut cleanly.

Use mark as a guide for center of hole.

11
Lower rear axle carrier

Only Model 163.174 for installation of 2nd

row center anchor ring.

f

AR35.10-P-0020-01GH

12
Place template (1) on floor pan and secure

with cargo anchor bolts

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13
Mark floor pan through center of rivet and bolt

locations (12, 13) for anchor mounting plate (2)


Only for those positions at which anchor

rings will be installed.

14
Remove template (1)

15
At marks, drill Ø=9.5 mm hole (10) for anchor

bolt and Ø=4 mm holes (11) for rivets

Model 163.174: To avoid damaging

auxiliary fuel tank, do not drill more than 5mm

through floor pan for 2nd row center anchor

ring.

16
Smooth rough edges of holes on underside of

floor pan

17
Clean, prime, and paint holes

18
Using an assistant, place mounting plate (2)

into position from underneath vehicle and

secure with bolt (8)

Plate should be flush with surface of body.

19
Rivet plate into position from inside vehicle,

then remove bolt (8)

20
Seal underbody at plate location
Body seam sealant

*BR00.45-Z-1004-01A


Installing

21
Install load compartment floor covering

Do NOT install internal spare on Model

163.174 at this time.

f

AR68.20-P-4810GH

22
Loosely install trim plate (5) to observe fit to

floor covering

Straight edge of plate (5) towards front of
vehicle.

23
Remove trim plate (5) and relieve floor

covering so that plate, when installed, is

completely flush with floor covering


Use caution to avoid making hole too

large for trim plate to cover hole completely.

Square off hole at front. Relieve only down to

foam.

24
Install anchor ring (6) and related components

Use short spacer (4) on 3rd row rings.

Use long spacer (3) on 2nd row outboard

rings. Use short bolt (8) and no spacer on 2nd

row center ring.

Torx bit set

*000589011000


*BA68.50-P-1001-02A

25
Reinstall rear axle carrier

Model 163.174 only.

f

AR35.10-P-0020-01GH

26
Reinstall internal spare tire and carrier

Model 163.174 only.

f

AR68.30-P-4610GH

27
Reinstall compact spare tire

See Owner's Manual.


Luggage nets

Number

Designation
Model 163

BA68.50-P-1001-02A
Screw for cargo anchoring mount on load

compartment floor
Nm
24

163 589 06 63 00

Template

Internal Torx set

000 589 01 10 00

Repair products
Number

Designation
Order number

BR00.45-Z-1004-01A
MB body sealant for sealing seams (can be painted over/310 ml tube)
001 989 63 20

Parts ordering notes

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