MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual

AR91.12-P-1730GI
Remove and install locking mechanism for folding rear seat backrest
5.5.99

MODELS
163.136 /154 /172 as of 1.9.99,

163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

P91.12-2133-06

1
Rear backrest release cable

2
Adjuster

3
Screws

4
Bolts

5
Rear backrest fitting


Remove/Install

1
Remove side covers at rear backrest

fitting (5)

2
Detach rear seat backrest release cable (1) at

adjuster (2)

Mark adjustment position on the thread.

Turn the adjuster counterclockwise until the

rear backrest release cable can be unhooked.

3
Unscrew bolts (3) from rear backrest fitting


With 60% rear seat:
Unscrew bolts (3) at
the same time in order to prevent the rear

backrest fitting from tipping.


*BA91.12-P-1006-03A

4
Unscrew bolts (4) from rear backrest fitting


*BA91.12-P-1007-03A

Torx bit set

*000589011000

5
Remove backrest fitting (5)

6
Install in the reverse order


Installation:
check unlocking function of

folding rear backrest.


Rear seats

Number

Designation
Model

163 as of

09/99

BA91.12-P-1006-03A
Bolt from backrest fitting to backrest
Nm
30

BA91.12-P-1007-03A
Screw for backrest fitting on seat frame
Nm
30

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Torx bit set

000 589 01 10 00

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AR91.12-P-1720GI
Remove/install tilting rear seat
3.5.99

MODEL
163.136 /154 /172 as of 1.9.99,

163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

P91.12-2128-09

1
Cushion below arm rest

2
Bolts
7

Center seat belt

8
Seat belt bolt

9
Rear seat cushion

10
Belt end fitting

3

Covers

4
Bolts

5
Bolts

6
Backrest


Remove, Install

1
Remove headrests

See Operating Instructions

2
Remove rear cargo space floor flaps

See Operating Instructions

3
Fold other bench down into the footwell

See Operating Instructions

4.1
Remove cushion (1) from underneath arm rest

Applies to 60% seat bench only.

Unscrew 2 bolts on the bottom of the rear

side, and turn upholstery upwards, in order to

detach locating tab at the rear.

5
Remove screws (2) for covering (3)

6
Remove covers (3) from backrest fitting

7
Remove screws (4) on backrest fitting

60 % bench: Fold backrest down, in order

to gain access to the screws on inside of the

backrest fitting.

Torx bit set

*000589011000

*BA91.12-P-1006-03A

8
Fold bench seat into footwell

Rear seat backrest remains erect.

9
Remove screw (5) on backrest bracket

Pull handle forward.

Torx bit set

*000589011000


*BA91.12-P-1006-03A

10
Remove rear seat backrest (6) from bench

Put rear seat backrest down in the load

compartment.

11.1
Detach seat upholstery from back of rear seat

cushion (9)

Applies to 60% seat bench only.

12.1
Carefully lift seat upholstery upwards and

remove seat belt screw (8) on belt end fitting

(10) on the rear seat bench frame


Take care not to damage seat upholstery.

Applies to 60% seat bench only.


Torx bit set

*000589011000

*BA91.40-P-1001-01D

13.1
Remove buckle connector from seat frame

and withdraw from retaining clamp

Only 60 % bench seat in combination with

rear side airbag (left and right), code 293. In

order to avoid fault codes, turn ignition key to

the "0" position.

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14.1
Remove belt end fitting (10) together with

buckle through the rear seat cushion (9)


Do not damage seat cover!

Applies to 60% seat bench only.

15
Install in the reverse order


Rear seats

Number

Designation
Model

163 as of

09/99

BA91.12-P-1006-03A
Bolt for backrest fitting to rear seat backrest
Nm
30


Seat belts/belt tensioners

Number

Designation
Model 163 up to

08/99
Model 163 as of

09/99

BA91.40-P-1001-01D
Screw on belt end fitting
Nm
3535

Torx bit set

000 589 01 10 00

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AR91.40-P-2000GHRemove/install seat belts for third row of seats
12.3.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /175 with CODE (847) 3rd seat row

P91.40-0361-06

1
Screw

2
Seat belt guide bracket

3
Screw

4
Automatic belt retractor


Remove, Install

1
Remove rear roof frame paneling

AR68.30-P-4470GH

2
Remove paneling on C-pillar

AR68.30-P-4490GH

3
Unscrew bolt (1) at seat belt guide bracket (2)


*BA91.40-P-1002-01D

4
Unscrew bolt (3) at automatic belt retractor (4)


*BA91.40-P-1003-01D

5
Remove automatic belt retractor (4)

Installation:
Pay attention to the

automatic belt retractor lock.

6
Check seat belts for damage

e

AP91.40-P-9150GH

7
Install in the reverse order


Seat belts/belt tensioners

Number

Designation
Model 163 up to

08/99
Model 163 as of

09/99

BA91.40-P-1002-01D
Screw on rear upper belt guide fitting
Nm
3030

BA91.40-P-1003-01D
Screw to rear inertia reel
Nm
3030

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AR91.40-P-1515GH
Remove/install belt buckle (front seat)
5.3.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P91.40-0372-11

1
Front seat

2
Front seat seat belt buckle

3
Internal Torx drive bolt

X28/13
Seat belt buckle switch connector


Remove/install

1
Remove front seat (1)

AR91.10-P-1000GH

2
Disconnect seat belt buckle switch connector

(X28/13) under front seat (1)

3
Unscrew internal Torx drive bolt (3) from front

seat seat belt buckle (2)


*BA91.40-P-1007-01D

Torx bit set

*000589011000

4
Remove front seat seat belt buckle (2)

5
Install in the reverse order


Seat belts/emergency tensioning retractors

Number

Designation
Model 163 up to

08/99
Model 163 as of

09/99

BA91.40-P-1007-01D
Bolt of seat belt lock to front seat
Nm
3535

Torx bit set

000 589 01 10 00

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AR91.40-P-0630GH
Remove/install seat belt with emergency tensioning retractor
26.3.97

MODEL
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P91.40-0374-09

1
Cap

2
Bolt

3
Outer paneling
7

Automatic belt retractor

R12/2
Passenger ETR [GUS] ignition

squib

4

Belt end fitting

5
Screw

6
Screw


Remove/Install

Danger!

Risk of injury
when carrying out test or repair

work on airbag or emergency tensioning

retractor units
Store airbag unit with expulsion area on top,

do not subject to temperatures above 100 °C.

Interrupt power supply when working on such

units.

AS91.00-Z-0001-01A

Danger!

The spring in the inertia reel can pose an

injury hazard
when the tension is released

and it uncoils.
Never disassemble inertia reels

AS91.00-Z-0002-01A


Important instructions for performing repair,

body work and welding on vehicles with

airbags or belt tensioner units
Models 129 as of 1.7.93, 163, 168, 170, 202

as of 1.7.93, 208, 210, 414, 638, 690.6, 901,

902, 903, 904, 905

Model 461 with engine 602.983

Model 463 up to 30.11.00

MODELS WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,

WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,

XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,

YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741

AH91.00-P-0002-01B


Evaluation of airbags and emergency

tensioning retractors on accident vehicles
Model 129 as of 1.7.93, 163, 168, 170, 202 as

of 1.7.93, 203, 208, 209, 210,

211.004/006/016/061/065/070, 215, 220, 230,

240, 414, 463, 638, 901, 902, 903, 904,905

Models WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,

WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,

XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,

YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741

AH91.00-P-0006-01B


Legal regulations concerning the handling

and storage of airbag and emergency

tensioning retractors
Models 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202,

203, 208, 209, 210,

211.004/006/016/061/065/070, 215, 220, 230,

240, 314, 316, 318, 414, 461, 463, 638, 668,

670, 690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 950,

952, 953, 954, 970, 972, 974, 975, 976

Models WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,

WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,

XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,

YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741

AH91.00-P-0004-01A

o

Notes on disposal of airbags and emergency

tensioning retractors
All models

OS91.00-P-0001-01A


Render emergency tensioning retractors

unusable

AR91.40-P-0611A

1
Move front seat forwards to the full extent, tilt

front seat backrest forwards

See owner's manual.

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2
Withdraw ignition key

3
Unclip cap (1) from outer paneling (3)

4
Unscrew bolt (2) from belt end fitting (4)

*BA91.40-P-1001-01D

Torx bit set

*000589011000

5
Pull belt end fitting (4) out of front seat

6
Remove paneling on B-pillar

AR68.30-P-4700GH

7
Unscrew bolt (5) of belt height adjuster from

B-pillar


*BA91.40-P-1004-01D

8
Disconnect connector from passenger ETR

[GUS] ignition squib (R12/2)

9
Unscrew bolt (6) from automatic belt retractor

(7)


*BA91.40-P-1008-01D

Torx bit set

*000589011000

10
Detach automatic belt retractor (7)

The automatic belt retractor must not be

disassembled.

Never use oil or grease to eliminate noises.

Automatic belt retractors that have been

opened are no longer under warranty!

11
Check seat belt for signs of damage

e

Check seat belts for damage

AP91.40-P-9150GH

12
Install in the reverse order


Installation:
Pay attention to different

version (left/ right) of emergency tensioning
retractors and satisfactory seating in the

locking device.

13
Read fault memory and erase

14Carry out diagnosis
see Diagnosis Manual.


Seat belts/emergency tensioning retractors

Number

Designation
Model 163 up to

08/99
Model 163 as of

09/99

BA91.40-P-1001-01D
Screw on belt end fitting
Nm
3535

BA91.40-P-1004-01D
Bolt to belt height adjuster
Nm
2525

BA91.40-P-1008-01DScrew on front automatic belt reel
Nm
30 (+10/-0.15)30 (+10/-0.15)

Torx bit set

000 589 01 10 00

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AR91.40-P-0681GI
Remove/install rear seat belts
16.4.99

MODEL
163.136 /154 /172 as of 1.9.99,

163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

1
Bolt

2
Seat belt guide bracket

3
Bolt

4
Automatic belt retractor

5
Belt height adjuster

R12/7
Right rear ETR ignition squib

P91.40-2114-03


Remove/Install

Danger!

Risk of injury
when carrying out test or repair

work on airbag or emergency tensioning

retractor units
Store airbags with exit surface pointing

upward, do not expose to temperatures above

100 °C. Interrupt power supply when working

on such units.

AS91.00-Z-0001-01A

Danger!

The spring in the inertia reel can pose an

injury hazard
when the tension is released

and it uncoils.
Never disassemble inertia reels

AS91.00-Z-0002-01A


Important instructions for performing repair,

body work and welding on vehicles with

airbags or belt tensioner units
Models 129 as of 1.7.93, 163, 168, 170, 202

as of 1.7.93, 208, 210, 414, 638, 690.6, 901,

902, 903, 904, 905

Model 461 with engine 602.983

Model 463 up to 30.11.00

MODELS WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,

WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,

XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,

YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741

AH91.00-P-0002-01B


Evaluation of airbags and emergency

tensioning retractors on accident vehicles
Model 129 as of 1.7.93, 163, 168, 170, 202 as

of 1.7.93, 203, 208, 209, 210,

211.004/006/016/061/065/070, 215, 220, 230,

240, 414, 463, 638, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905

Models WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,

WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,

XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,

YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741

AH91.00-P-0006-01B


Legal regulations concerning the handling

and storage of airbag and emergency

tensioning retractors
Models 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202,

203, 208, 209, 210,

211.004/006/016/061/065/070, 215, 220, 230,

240, 314, 316, 318, 414, 461, 463, 638, 668,

670, 690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 950,

952, 953, 954, 970, 972, 974, 975, 976

Models WD141, WD241, WD341, WD641,

WD741, XD141, XD241, XD341, XD441,

XD541, XD641, XD741, YD141, YD241,

YD341, YD441, YD541, YD641, YD741

AH91.00-P-0004-01A

o

Notes on disposal of airbags and emergency

tensioning retractors
All models

OS91.00-P-0001-01A


Render emergency tensioning retractors

unusable

AR91.40-P-0611A

1
Withdraw ignition key

2
Remove paneling on C-pillar

AR68.30-P-4490GH

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3
Unscrew bolt (1) from seat belt guide bracket

(2)
If necessary, remove belt height adjuster
(5).


*BA91.40-P-1002-01D

4
Disconnect connector from right rear ETR

[GUS] ignition squib (R12/7)

5
Unscrew bolt (3) from automatic belt retractor

(4)


*BA91.40-P-1003-01D

6
Detach automatic belt retractor (4)

The automatic belt retractor must not be

disassembled.

Never use oil or grease to eliminate noises.

7
Check seat belts for damage

e

Check seat belts for damage

AP91.40-P-9150GH

8
Install in the reverse order


Installation:
Pay attention to different

version (left/ right) of emergency tensioning
retractors and satisfactory seating in the

locking device.

9
Read fault memory and erase

10Carry out diagnosis
see Diagnosis Manual.


Seat belts/emergency tensioning retractors

Number

Designation
Model 163 up to

08/99
Model 163 as of

09/99

BA91.40-P-1002-01D
Screw in rear upper belt guide fitting
Nm
3030

BA91.40-P-1003-01D
Bolt to rear inertia reel
Nm
3030

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