MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 16: Identifying Instrument Panel Carrier Components

Remove/install
1Remove instrument panel (13) and the
lower part of instrument panel (14) AR68.10-P-
1000GH
2Remove passenger airbag (7) AR91.60-P-
0680GH
3Remove cover below instrument panel on
right (17)Up to chassis number A145272,
X708318.AR68.10-P-
1520GH
As of chassis number A145273,
X708319.AR68.10-P-
1520GI
4Unscrew screws (5) from instrument panel
carrier (3) on heater housing (6)
5Remove cover below instrument panel on
left (16) AR68.10-P-
1500GH
6Remove insulating mat between steering
column (10) and carrier for instrument

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Jacket tube
REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTER AIR NOZZLE - AR68.10-P-1150GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
panel (3)
7Unscrew screws (11) for steering column
(10) from instrument panel carrier (3) *BA46.10-P-
1006-03C
8Remove nuts (12) for steering column (10)
from instrument panel carrier (3) *BA46.10-P-
1007-03C
9Unscrew screws (4) for instrument panel
carrier (3) from middle tunnel
10Disconnect connector from steering column
height adjustment switch (20)
11Disconnect connector from MB
immobilizer switching unit (18)
12Disconnect connector from steering/ignition
switch (19)
13Disconnect wiring harness (15) from
instrument panel carrier Installation:Ensure that wiring
harness is routed correctly on
instrument panel carrier.

14Remove wiper system AR82.30-P-
6400GH
15Unscrew nuts for instrument panel carrier
(3) on firewall Installation: Install new self-
locking nuts.
16Remove caps on A-pillar (1)
17Unscrew screws (2) for instrument panel
carrier (3) from A-pillar
18
Remove instrument panel carrier (3) and
take out of passenger compartment to side
through passenger doorBe careful not to damage center
console when removing and
installing.

19Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationMODEL Series
163
BA46.10-P-1006-
03CScrew for jacket tube on upper instrument panel carrierNm20
BA46.10-P-1007-
03CJacket tube collar nut on instrument panel carrier at
bottomNm18

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Fig. 17: Identifying Center Air Nozzle
Fig. 18: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID - AR68.10-P-1200GH
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 up to 31.8.99

Remove/install
1Pry center air nozzle (1) at bottom out of catch
(arrows) Installation: air nozzle should catch
audibly.
Long wedgeFig.
6
2Pry center air nozzle (1) at top out of catch
(arrows) Installation: air nozzle should catch
audibly.
Long wedgeFig.
6
3Pull center air nozzle (1) out of air duct
4Install in the reverse order

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Fig. 19: Identifying Glove Compartment Lid, Screw & Stop Lever
DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID - AR68.10-P-1220GH
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 up to 31.8.99

Removal, installation
1Remove glove compartment Installation: Adjust glove compartment
lid and check for proper functionAR68.10-P-
1400GH
2Unhook stop lever (1) on left and
right on instrument panel Slightly lift glove compartment lid (3)
and unhook stop lever (1).
3Unscrew screws (2) on hinge
4Remove glove compartment lid (3)
5Reinstall in opposite order

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Fig. 20: Identifying Glove Compartment Lid Components
ADJUST GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID - AR68.10-P-1300GH
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A up to 145272

Disassembly, assembly
1Remove glove compartment lid AR68.10-P-
1200GH
2Unclip stop lever (1) from inner section
(2)
3Remove hinges (8) on inner section (2) Remove hinge pins
4Unscrew screws (3) from lock (4)
5Unscrew screws (5) from glove
compartment inner section (2) 5 each.
6Remove inner section (2)
7Remove insert (6) from inner section (2)
8Unhook glove compartment catch (4)
and spring (9)
9Remove glove compartment catch (4)
from glove compartment lid (7) Drive out pin (10).
Installation: Observe installation
position for spring (9).

10Install in opposite order

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Fig. 21: Identifying Glove Compartment Lid Adjustments
REMOVE/INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT - AR68.10-P-1400GH
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A up to 145272
Adjusting

During entire operation pay attention to uniform
transition, gap and adjustment possibilities on
hinge (arrows) between glove compartment lid
(1) and instrument panel (2).

1Loosen screws (3) on striker eye (4)
Installation: Adjust transition at
top of striker eye (4). Glove
compartment lid (1) should make slight
contact to stop buffers.

2Remove glove compartment AR68.10-P-
1400GH
3Adjust gapFor this purpose loosen hinge screw
(5) from hinge (6).
4Install glove compartment AR68.10-P-
1400GH
5Check for easy motion and proper function

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Fig. 22: Identifying Glove Compartment Screws, Lamp, Stop Buffer & Striker Eye
REMOVE/INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT - AR68.10-P-1400GI
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A as of 145273,163.136 /154 /172 #X as of 708319,163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

Remove/Install
1Open glove compartment lid
2Unclip glove compartment lamp (E13/1) and
disconnect connector
3Remove striker eye (1) Installation: Check
adjustment. Refer to: ?
Adjust glove compartment lid.AR68.10-P-
1300GH
4Unscrew screws (2-7)
5Pry glove compartment (10) out of arrest at
bottom and pull out
6Install in the reverse order

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Fig. 23: Identifying Glove Compartment Lid, Screws, Spreading Rivets & Lamp

Remove/Install
1Open glove compartment lid (1)
2Unclip glove compartment lamp (E13/1)
and disconnect connector
3Unscrew bolt (2) Torx bit setFig.
24
4Remove upper spreading rivets (5) from
glove compartment (3) Press pressure pin approx. 4 mm upward and
remove spreading rivet downward.
5Pull glove compartment (3) out of
instrument panel (4)
6Install in the reverse order Align upper edge of glove compartment lid
(1) in relation to instrument panel (4).

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Fig. 24: Identifying Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER BELOW INSTRUMENT PANEL (LEFT) - AR68.10-P-1500GH
MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Fig. 25: Identifying Cover Below Instrument Panel (Left)

REMOVE/INSTALL COVER BELOW INSTRUMENT PANEL (RIGHT) - AR68.10-P-1520GH
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A up to 145272,163.136 /154 /172 #X up to 708318
Remove/install
1Remove plug (1) 2 each.
2Unscrew screw (2) 2 each.
Installation: Observe clips (3).
3Unlock and remove data link connector (X11/4)
4Take off cover (4)
5Install in the reverse order

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Fig. 26: Identifying Cover Below Instrument Panel (Right)
REMOVE/INSTALL COVER BELOW INSTRUMENT PANEL (RIGHT) - AR68.10-P-1520GI
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A as of 145273,163.136 /154 /172 #X as of 708319,163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

Remove/Install
1Unhook catch (3) on blower motor Risk of breakage!
2Unclip cover (1) Cover is fastened with 2 clips
(2).
3Disconnect electrical connector from interior socket
(X58/1)
4Install in the reverse order

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