MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 177: Identifying Wiper Arm Components
Windshield wipers
REMOVE/INSTALL WIPER SYSTEM - AR82.30-P-6400GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Remove/install
Injury hazard by
trapping or crushing, in
extreme cases with loss of
limbs when reaching into
windshield wiper
mechanismAlways remove ignition
key when working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Ensure that wiper motor is
in park position
2Open protective cap (1)
3Unscrew nut (2) *BA82.30-P-1002-01C
4Takeoff wiper arm Hold wiper arm on
mounting section to
avoid hitting against
windshield.
5Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA82.30-P-1002-01CNut for wiper arm on
windshieldNm18

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Fig. 178: Identifying Wiper System Components
MOVE WIPER MOTOR TO PARKING POSITION - AR82.30-P-6800-01E
Remove/install
Injury hazard by
trapping or crushing, in
extreme cases with loss of
limbs when reaching into
windshield wiper
mechanismAlways remove ignition
key when working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Ensure that wiper motor is
in park position
2Remove cover on air
intake AR83.25-P-1405GH
3Unscrew nuts(1) on wiper
arm
4Lift wiper system (2)
5Disconnect connector (3)
from the wiper motor
(M6/1)
6Remove wiper system (2)
7Install in the reverse order

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Illustrated on model 163
Fig. 179: Identifying Wiper Moto r Connector And Wiper Motor

Fig. 180: Identifying Wiper Motor Connector

Fig. 181: Identifying Wiper Motor

1. Connect wiper motor (M6/1) to wiper motor connector (1).
2. Hold wiper motor (M6/1) using the left hand.
3. Switch on ignition.
4. Set combination switch to "stage 1".
5. Turn combination switch back to "level 0".

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6. If the wiper motor (M6/1) is in the park position, switch off the ignition.
7. Detach wiper motor connector (1) from wiper motor (M6/1).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING WIPER MOTOR - AR82.30-P-6800GH
MODEL 163
Fig. 182: Identifying Wiper Motor Components

Removal, installation
Injury hazard from
pinching and crushing, in
extreme cases extremities
can even be cut off when
caught in windshield
wiper mechanism.Always remove ignition
key before working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Remove cover on air
intake AR83.25-P-1405GH
2Remove wiper system AR82.30-P-6400GH
3Unscrew nut on wiper
motor shaft (1) Installation: Align
lever on wiper motor
shaft vertically
downward.
4Unscrew screws (3) on

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR - AR82.30-P-6900GH
MODEL 163
Fig. 183: Identifying Rear Window Wiper Motor Components

wiper linkage (2) to wiper
motor (M6/1)
5Disconnect connector
(X88/2) Installation: Move
wiper motor to park
positionAR82.30-P-6800-01E
6Remove wiper motor
(M6/1)
7Reinstall in opposite
order
Removal, installation
Injury hazard from
pinching and crushing, in
extreme cases extremities
can even be cut off when
caught in windshield
wiper mechanism.Always remove ignition
key before working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Move wiper motor to
park position AR82.30-P-6800-01E
2Remove line on tailgate AR72.20-P-3520GH
3Remove wiper arm on
tailgate AR82.30-P-6910GH
4Remove center high-
mounted stop lamp AR82.10-P-5375GH
5Disconnect connector (3)
6Disconnect washing
water line from connector
(1)

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING TAILGATE WIPER ARM - AR82.30-P-6910GH
MODEL 163
Fig. 184: Identifying Tailgate Wiper Arm Components

7Unscrew screw for wiper
system on tailgate (2)
8Remove rear window
wiper motor (M6/4) When installing:
Replace rear window
grommet if necessary,
observe installation
position
9Reinstall in opposite
order
Removal, installation
Injury hazard from
pinching and crushing, in
extreme cases extremities
can even be cut off when
caught in windshield
wiper mechanism.Always remove ignition
key before working on
windshield wiper
mechanism.AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1Open cover (1) Wiper motor must be
in park position, if
necessary ?
move wiper motor to park
positionAR82.30-P-6800-01E
2Unscrew nut on wiper
arm (2) Caution, do not
damage washer nozzle
*BA82.30-P-1001-01C
3Remove wiper arm (3) Pivot wiper arm back
and remove, if
necessary ?

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Wiper
Fig. 185: Identifying Puller (001 589 38 33 00)

REMOVE/INSTALL RAIN SENSOR - AR82.30-P-7700GH
MODELS 163.113 /128 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 with CODE (345a) Rain sensor
Fig. 185
4Reinstall in opposite
order When installing:
Attach wiper arms so that
wiper arm points toward
left (driver's side)
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA82.30-P-1001-01CNut for rear window
wiper armNm15

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Fig. 186: Identifying Rain Sensor Components
Modification notes
11.4.03Disconnecting ground
lead from battery newly
includedStep 1
Remove/Install
1Disconnect ground
cable of battery AR54.10-P-0003A
2Remove rearview
mirror (1).Models 163.154/172#A up to
145272, Models 163.154/172#X up
to 708318AR68.40-P-0001GH
Models 163.154/172#A as of
145273, Models 163.154/172#X as
of 708319, Models
163.113/128/157/174/175AR68.40-P-0001GI
3Disconnect electrical
connector (2) from
rain sensor(B38)
4Press retaining lugs
(arrows) downward
5Remove rain sensor
(B38) Lens of rain sensor (B38) is
bonded to the windshield and may

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR OF WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM - AR82.35-P-6000GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 with 7.6 L reservoir
Fig. 187: Identifying Washer Fluid Reservoir Of Windshield Washer System Components
not be removed, otherwise this
damages the lens.
6Install in the reverse
order

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Fig. 188: Identifying Air Conditioning System Hose And Clip
Remove/Install
1Remove upper frame cross
member AR62.30-P-2300GH
2Drain the washer fluid
reservoir Manual pumpFig. 189
3Disconnect connectors
and hoses from pumps (5)Loosen wiring harness
from the side of the
washer fluid reservoir. If
fitted, disconnect plug
from washer fluid level
indicator switch.
4Unscrew bolt (2)
5Loosen air conditioning
hose (3) from clip (4)
6.1Remove covers and
locking clips from fuse
and relay module Only Model 163.128.
7Detach cooling module
(10) from lower grommets
8Remove washer fluid
reservoir (1) Loosen washer fluid
reservoir (1)from lower
grommets (6). Lift up

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