jacking MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual

237 Windshield wiper
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water
1 part “S” to 100 parts water
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze
1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon solvent).Vehicle jack, wheel bolt wrench and screwdriver
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into either
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
end is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.

245 Tires, Wheels
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Changing wheels
Position vehicle jack only at the jack take-up bracket
when raising the vehicle.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
veh icle at the jack take-u p brackets bu ilt i nto eit her
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
end is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.

237
Windshield wiper
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints
Car care Index
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water
1 part “S” to 100 parts water
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze
1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon solvent). Vehicle jack, wheel bolt wrench and screwdriver
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into either
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
end is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.

245
Tires, Wheels
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints
Car care Index
Changing wheels
Position vehicle jack only at the jack take-up bracket
when raising the vehicle.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
veh icle at the jack take-u p brackets bu ilt i nto eit her
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
end is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.

258 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?1Vehicle jack
2Wheel bolt wrench
3Screwdriver
4Interchangeable slot
Screwdriver3 is placed inside the wheel-
bolt wrench handle.Vehicle jack
Please also observe the safety guidelines
in the “Flat tire” section (
page 274)
when using the jack.
Vehicle with CD-changer*
To access the vehicle tool kit, swing the
CD-changer out of the panel.
1Screw
2CD-changer

Turn screw1 counterclockwise.

Swing the CD-changer2 out of the
panel.
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface.
Make sure that the jack arm is fully seated
in the jack take-up bracket. Always lower
the vehicle onto sufficient capacity jack-
stands before working under the vehicle.

275 Practical hints
Flat tire

On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-
proximately one full turn with wrench).
The jack take-up brackets are located di-
rectly behind the front wheel housings and
in front of the rear wheel housings.1Take-up bracket
2Jack

Place jack on firm ground.

Position jack2 under the take-up
bracket1 so that it is always vertical
(plumb-line) as seen from the side,
even if the vehicle is parked on an in-
cline.

Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Never start engine while vehi-
cle is raised.
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure that the jack
arm is fully seated in the jack take-up brack-
et. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.
!Do not position the jack on the body of
the vehicle, as this may cause damage
to the vehicle.

AR88.20-P-2200GK
Remove/install rear bumper
26.2.01

MODEL
163.113 #A as of 289565,

163.113 #X as of 754620,

163.154 #A as of 289565,

163.128 /157 /175

P88.20-2200-09


Remove/Install

1.1
Disconnect antenna connector of E-call

emergency call system

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

The connector is located behind side flap on

right C-pillar paneling at vehicle jacking point.

2
Remove panelings (1)

Do not damage paint. Do not break off

clips.

Installation wedge

*115589035900

3
Remove screws (2)


*BA88.20-P-1008-01B

4.1
Remove nut for dirt trap retaining strap from

vehicle underbody

Only if present


*BA88.30-P-1004-01A

5
Pull bumper toward rear and remove

Do not damage paint/wiring harness.

Pull directly over clips (arrows) and

detach from bracket.


Installation:
Align bumper at tailgate and
at taillamps

6.1
Remove rubber seal for E-call emergency call

system antenna from body at right

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

7.1
Detach connector from Parktronic system

Only with Parktronic system (PTS), code

220a.


Remove left rubber seal from body.

8
Install in the reverse order


Bumper
Number

Designation
Model 163

BA88.20-P-1008-01B
Screw for rear bumper on mount
Nm
8

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AR88.20-P-2200GK
Remove/install rear bumper
26.2.01

MODEL
163.113 #A as of 289565,

163.113 #X as of 754620,

163.154 #A as of 289565,

163.128 /157 /175

P88.20-2200-09


Remove/Install

1.1
Disconnect antenna connector of E-call

emergency call system

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

The connector is located behind side flap on

right C-pillar paneling at vehicle jacking point.

2
Remove panelings (1)

Do not damage paint. Do not break off

clips.

Installation wedge

*115589035900

3
Remove screws (2)


*BA88.20-P-1008-01B

4.1
Remove nut for dirt trap retaining strap from

vehicle underbody

Only if present


*BA88.30-P-1004-01A

5
Pull bumper toward rear and remove

Do not damage paint/wiring harness.

Pull directly over clips (arrows) and

detach from bracket.


Installation:
Align bumper at tailgate and
at taillamps

6.1
Remove rubber seal for E-call emergency call

system antenna from body at right

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

7.1
Detach connector from Parktronic system

Only with Parktronic system (PTS), code

220a.


Remove left rubber seal from body.

8
Install in the reverse order


Bumper
Number

Designation
Model 163

BA88.20-P-1008-01B
Screw for rear bumper on mount
Nm
8

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Raise vehicle so that the wheels are not touching the ground when operating vehicle.
A person should be sitting in the cab who is acquainted with the vehicle controls and who can initiate
appropriate measures.
When jacking up vehicle, make sure that the jack stands are positioned on solid ground and that they are
secure.
The vehicle must be securely positioned on the bearing surfaces, where necessary anti-slip bases should
be placed on the surface.
Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.
All items of jewelry like chains or rings must be taken off.
Restrain long hair by wearing appropriate head cover.
Before commencing any work on the running engine, familiarize yourself with the location of potentially
hot parts.
When carrying out work when the engine is running do not touch any hot and rotating parts .
First aid measures for burns
Flush the skin areas affected with plenty of cold water and cover skin with sterile burn bandages. Do not
apply the bandages tightly, but rather loosely over the affected skin area. Do not use any frayed bandages
(e.g. old dressing material). Do not rub the affected skin areas.
Consult a physician immediately.
RISK OF INJURY. MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR, IN EXTREME CASES EVEN SEVER EXTREMITIES. -
AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving
components.
Risk of injury
When working on components which can be moved either by hand, by means of electric motors, or
hydraulically/pneumatically via linkage, serious injuries can occur to body parts being trapped, crushed or
severed.
Safety instructions/precautions
Monitor hazard area.
Secure area against unauthorized access when parts are in motion.
Never touch the mechanism of a component while it is being actuated by electric motors via STAR
DIAGNOSIS or by direct actuation (terminal 30).
Choose a test cable of sufficient length.
RISK OF DEATH CAUSED BY VEHICLE SLIPPING OR TOPPLING OFF OF THE LIFTING PLATFORM. - AS00.00-Z-0010-
01A

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REPAIR WIRING HARNESS AS PER SPECIFIED REPAIR METHOD - AR00.19-P-0001A
MODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220,
221, 230, 240, 245, 251, 414, 461, 463
Fig. 335: Repair Wiring Harness As Per Specified Repair Method

Repair wiring harness as
per specified repair methodMODEL 124, 126, 129,
140, 163, 164, 168, 169,
170, 171, 202, 203, 208,
209, 210, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 240,
245, 251, 414, 461, 463...AR00.19-P-0001A
General repair methods for
wiring harness.MODEL 124, 126, 129,
140, 163, 164, 168, 169,
170, 171, 199, 202, 203,
208, 209, 210, 211, 215,
216, 219, 220, 221, 230,
240, 245, 251, 414, 461,
463...AR00.19-P-0100A
Removing contacts from
plugs and connectorsMODEL 124, 126, 129,
140, 163, 164, 168, 169,
170, 171, 199, 202, 203,
208, 209, 210, 211, 215,
216, 219, 220, 221, 230,
240, 245, 251, 414, 461,
463...AR00.19-P-0120A
Performing basic
programmingMODEL 163AR00.19-P-0200GH
Raising, jacking up vehicleMODEL 163AR00.60-P-1000GH
Figure/item, etc.Work instructions
Notes on replacement of
safety-relevant and
special componentsModel 124, 126, 129, 140,
163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171,
199, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, AH00.19-P-1000-08A

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