fuel cap release MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual

212 What you should know at the gas station
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
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What you should know at the gas station
Fuel supplyOpen f l ap by pu ll ing at rear (arrow). Turn f uel c ap to t he
left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has
been released, then remove cap. Failure to remove
slowly could result in personal injury.
The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel filler neck. Do
not drop the cap. It could damage the vehicle paint
finish.
Manual release of fuel filler flap, see page 274.
Important!
When refueling vehicle make certain that no gasoline
comes into contact with plastic taillamp, to prevent
damaging the lens.
Fuel
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully
insert filler nozzle unit.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out –
do not top up or overfill.
Wa r n i n g !
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It
burns violently and can cause serious injury.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling
fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking
materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!

304 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................228
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 87
FSS indicator lamp ............................................ 79, 225
Floor plates
Removable .................................................................. 129
Fog lamp switch ........................................................ 92, 93
Four ETS
LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ .............................................204
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 221
Four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) .......203
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 221
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................296
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 213, 293, 295
Fuel filler flap
Manual release .......................................................... 274
Fuel requirements .........................................................295
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................220
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities ..............292
Fuses, electrical .............................................................228
GGarage door opener .......................................................140
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 296
Fuel requirements ................................................... 295
Premium unleaded .................................................. 295
General notes on the central locking system .............. 26
Glass breakage sensor .................................................... 36
Glove box ......................................................................... 115HHazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 94
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................................................43
Front .............................................................................. 43
Front, removal ............................................................. 43
Rear .............................................................................124
Removal ............................................................... 43, 125
Headlamp aim, adjusting ............................................. 268
Headlamp assembly
Halogen ....................................................................... 261
Xenon ......................................................................... 262

212
What you should know at the gas station
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
What you should know at the gas station
Fuel supply Open f l ap by pu ll ing at rear (arrow). Turn f uel c ap to t he
left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has
been released, then remove cap. Failure to remove
slowly could result in personal injury.
The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel filler neck. Do
not drop the cap. It could damage the vehicle paint
finish.
Manual release of fuel filler flap, see page 274.
Important!
When refueling vehicle make certain that no gasoline
comes into contact with plastic taillamp, to prevent
damaging the lens.
Fuel
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully
insert filler nozzle unit.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out –
do not top up or overfill.
Wa r n i n g !
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It
burns violently and can cause serious injury.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling
fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking
materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!

304
Index
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care
Index
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................228
Flexible service system (FSS) ........................................ 87
FSS indicator lamp ............................................ 79, 225
Floor plates Removable .................................................................. 129
Fog lamp switch ........................................................ 92, 93
Four ETS LOW RANGE – 4-ETS+ .............................................204
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 221
Four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) .......203 Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 221
Fuel Gasoline additives ....................................................296
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 213, 293, 295
Fuel filler flap Manual release .......................................................... 274
Fuel requirements .........................................................295
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................220
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities ..............292
Fuses, electrical .............................................................228
GGarage door opener .......................................................140
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 296
Fuel requirements ................................................... 295
Premium unleaded .................................................. 295
General notes on the central locking system .............. 26
Glass breakage sensor .................................................... 36
Glove box ......................................................................... 115HHazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 94
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................................................43
Front .............................................................................. 43
Front, removal ............................................................. 43
Rear .............................................................................124
Removal ............................................................... 43, 125
Headlamp aim, adjusting ............................................. 268
Headlamp assembly Halogen ....................................................................... 261
Xenon ......................................................................... 262

AR07.16-P-1100MM
Remove, install fuel cooler
5.11.99

ENGINE
612.963 in MODELS 163.113

P47.00-2042-12

1
Fuel feed hose

2
Fuel drain hose

3
Coolant feed hose

4
Coolant return flow hose

5
Fuel cooler

7
Bolts of fuel cooler

Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Category

Op. no.
Operation text

P
075890
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL COOLER

P
075895
REPLACE FUEL COOLER


Remove, Install


Danger!
Risk of injury
to
fingers being jammed or

squeezed
when removing and installing or

aligning hoods, doors, tailgate/tailgate and

sliding roof.
When moving components ensure that no

body parts or limbs are in the area of motion.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A


Danger!
Risk of injury
to skin and eyes suffering

scalding from contact with hot coolant spray.
Risk of poisoning
from swallowing coolant.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant

temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly

and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant

into beverage bottles.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing

and eye protection.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A


Danger!
Risk of explosion
from fuel igniting,
risk of

poisoning
from inhaling and swallowing fuel

as well as
risk of injury
to eyes and skin

from contact with fuel.
No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking.

Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately

marked containers.

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

1
Open engine hood and raise to vertical position


Have second person secure hood.

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Remove trim panel of cylinder head cover

AR01.20-P-5014-02B


*BA01.20-P-1002-01A
*BA01.20-P-1003-01A

3
Drain coolant

At radiator.

AR20.00-P-1142M

4
Close fuel feed hose (1) at the fuel cooler (5)

Set of plugs

*129589009100

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A
*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

5
Detach fuel outlet hose (2)

Clamp

*000589543700

Set of plugs

*129589009100

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A
*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

6
Disconnect coolant return flow hose (4) to

thermostat housing

Hose clamp pliers (length 210 mm;

adjustment range 80 mm)

*WH58.30-Z-1026-02A

7
Unscrew bolts (7) at fuel cooler

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