MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual

REMOVE/INSTALL FOG LAMP - AR82.10-P-5103GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /175 with CODE (U49) Styling package
MODEL 163.174
Fig. 166: Identifying Fog Lamp Components

1Open rear flap
2Unscrew nuts(1)
3Pull back left taillamp
(E3) or right taillamp (E4) Installation: Insert
spigot (2) in the support
(3).
4Unplug connector (4)
5Take out taillamp
6.1Install auxiliary wiring
harness Only if the taillamp is
replaced. Only on USA
version vehicles, code
494a and as of VIN
A289565 up to A371934.AR82.10-P-4920-01GH
7Install in the reverse order
8Perform function check
Remove/Install

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REMOVE/INSTALL FOG LAMP - AR82.10-P-5103GI
MODELS 163.113/154#A as of 289565, 163.113 /154 #X as of 754620, 163.128/157/175
Fig. 167: Identifying Fog Lamp Components

1Remove cover (1)
2Unscrew bolt (2)
3Remove fog lamp (3)
from bumper
4Disconnect connector
5Install in the reverse order
Remove/install
1Press lever (1) to release
the fog lamp (2) Pulling hookFig. 168
2Disconnect fog lamp (2)
from front bumperExercise caution when
pulling at the edges of the
fog lamp.
Installation: First
notch in the fog lamp at
the edges. Ensure that the
lever (1) securely holds
the fog lamp in place.

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Fig. 168: Identifying Pull ing Hooks (140 589 02 33 00)
REMOVING AND INSTAL LING LICENSE PLATE LAMPS - AR82.10-P-5161GH
MODEL 163
Pulling hookFig. 168
3Disconnect electrical
connector (3) from fog
lamp
4Pull off grommets (4) Installation: Ensure
that the grommets are
installed loosely and
without kinks.
5Install in the reverse order
6Check fog lamp
adjustment and adjust if
necessary
Check and correct
headlamp adjustment AP82.10-P-8260GH

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Fig. 169: Identifying License Plate Lamp Components
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP - AR82.10-P-5375GH
MODEL 163
Fig. 170: Identifying Center High
-Mounted Stop Lamp Components
Removal, installation
1Unscrew screws (1)
2Pry out license plate lamp
(E19/3, E19/4) with
suitable tool e.g. plastic wedge
3Reinstall in opposite
order Installation: Check
gasket (2) for license
plate lamp for condition
and proper seating.
4Check for proper function
Removal, installation
1Open tailgate
2Remove cover (1) for
center high-mounted stop
lamp(E21) Press cover in on right
and left (arrow A) until
catch hooks (2) are

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REMOVE/INSTALL TELESCOPING NOZZLE FOR HEADLAMP CLEANING SYSTEM - AR82.15-P-6100GH
MODELS 163.113 /128 /154 /157 /172 /175 with CODE (600a) Headlamp cleaning system
MODEL 163.174
Fig. 171: Identifying Headlamp Cleaning System Components

released
3Disconnect electrical
connector (E21x1)
4Release center high-
mounted stop lamp on
left (arrow B) and twist to
right out of housing
5Reinstall in opposite
order
6Check for proper function
Remove/Install
1Remove the front bumperwith visual enhancement
package, code U49.AR88.20-P-2000GI
As of VIN A289565,
X754620.AR88.20-P-2000GJ

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT DOME LAMP - AR82.20-P-0110GH
MODEL 163
Fig. 172: Identifying Front Dome Lamp Components

2Remove retaining clip (2)
and water hose (1) from
telescopic nozzle
3Unscrew screws (3) from
mount of telescopic nozzle
4Remove cover (4) from
telescopic nozzle Risk of breakage!
Press telescopic
nozzle upward to obtain
access to the retaining
lugs for the cover from
above
5Remove telescopic nozzle
(5) together with mount
6.1Remove mount from
telescoping nozzle Only when the
telescopic nozzle is
replaced.
7Install in the reverse order
Removal, installation
1Remove overhead control
panel (1) AR82.20-P-1100GH
2Remove bulb (2)

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CHANGE REAR DOME LAMP - AR82.20-P-0113-01GH
1. Put dome lamp on workbench.
2. Remove all stiffening ribs (1) on edge.
Only for vehicles with lamella roof, code 417a.
3.1 Measure 13 mm (a) from the front edge and mark.
Only for vehicles with lamella roof, code 417a.
4.1 Cut dome lamp at the mark.
5 Deburr all cutting edges.
Fig. 173: Identifying Rear Dome Lamp Stiffening Ribs On Edge

REMOVE/INSTALL REAR DOME LAMP - AR82.20-P-0113GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
3Release socket (3) for
bulb (2) by pressing in The bulb socket is
clipped to the overhead
control panel.
4Pull dome lamp switch
(4) off of reflector
housing (6)
5Unscrew screws (5) from
reflector housing (6) on
left and right on overhead
control panel (1)
6Pry reflector housing (6)
out of overhead control
panel (1) Avoid damaging
reflector housing
7Reinstall in opposite
order

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Shown on model 163 without Parktronic system (PTS), code 220a
Fig. 174: Identifying Rear Dome Lamp Components

Remove/Install
1Prize off glass
cover (1) of the
rear interior lamp
(E15/3) and fold up
until it reaches the
limit stop
2.1Disconnect
connector from
Parktronic system
warning display Only with Parktronic system (PTS), code
220a.
3Remove rear
interior lamp
(E15/3) from
inside roof lining For removal pull dome lamp on rear
housing edge downward and simultaneously
forward.
4Remove connector
(2) from rear
interior lamp
(E15/3)
5Install in the
reverse order Installation: If dome lamp is replaced in
models 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /172 /174 /175

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REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL - AR82.20-P-1100GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Fig. 175: Identifying Front Overhead Control Panel Components

without Parktronic system (PTS), code 220a
up to vehicle identification number
A346574: ?
Changing dome lamp in the rearAR82.20-P-0113-
01GH
Changing dome
lamp in the rear BT82.20-P-0001-
03GH
Remove/install
1Remove garage door
opener flap (1) from
overhead control panel (2)
2Unclip cover (3) on the
sliding/tilting roof switch
(S13/2) 4 clips.
3Unclip glass covers (4)
from interior lights
4Unscrew screws (5)

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Fig. 176: Identifying Hooked Extraction Tool (140 589 02 33 00)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING WIPER ARM - AR82.30-P-6100GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
below garage door opener
flap (1) and glass covers
(4)
5Unclip clips (black) (7)
next to the light switches Installation:
Counterhold mounting
plate with puller hooks
inside of headliner.
Hooked extraction
toolFig. 168
6Press both retaining clips
(6) to rear and
simultaneously press
overhead control panel (2)
to front Position narrow
plastic wedge or
screwdriver in front of
retaining lugs.
7Remove overhead control
panel (2) downward
8Remove sliding/tilting
roof switch (S13/2) AR77.20-P-0001GH
9.1Remove trip computer
control module (TRIP)
(N41) With code 245, trip
computer, only.AR54.50-P-0001GH
10Detach interior/roof
connector (X18/2) from
overhead control panel (2)
11Remove overhead control
panel (2)
12Install in the reverse order

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