ECU MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual

RENDER NEW VEHICLES, WHICH WERE IMMOBILIZED OPERATIONAL - AP00.70-P-1001ZZ
MODEL 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 240
MODEL 461.302 /332 /342 /345
MODEL
463.200 /204 /206 /207 /208 /209 /220 /221 /224/225 /227 /228 /230 /231 /232 /233 /240 /241 /243 /244 /245 /2
4
servicerecommend that the
vehicle fuel tank is
completely filled. Then
allow gasoline engines to
run warm for 2-3 minutes.
Notes on paintwork,
decorative and detachable
components AH98.00-P-9019-01Z
if necessary, corrosion
protection after painting
(Section D) AP98.00-P-0641A
1Perform delivery
inspection
2Check battery AR54.10-P-1129-01A
3
+Vent stationary heater and
top up coolantModel 163, 168, 170, 202,
203, 208, 209, 210, 211,
215, 220, 230, 240, 461,
463
Models 129, 140 with
stationary heater, code 228ra83001291165x
4Check fluid level of
engine cooling system,
correct if necessary and
check corrosion protection
as well as antifreeze and
correct if necessaryModel 129, 140, 163, 168,
170, 202, 203, 208, 209,
210, 211, 215, 220, 230,
240
Model 463 with engine
112, 113AP20.00-P-2010GA
Models 461, 463 with
engines 102, 103, 104,
117, 602, 603, 606, 612,
628AP20.00-P-2010G
Risk of accident caused
by vehicle starting off by
itself when engine is
running. Risk of injury
caused by contusions and
burns during starting Secure vehicle to prevent
it from moving. Wear
closed and snug-fitting
work clothes. Do not grasp
hot or rotating parts.AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

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Application in vehicles/major assemblies refer to ? Sheet 231.1 (passenger cars, crosscountry vehicles)
Sheet 231.2 (commercial vehicles)
Product nameCustomer, town/country
Adnoc Automatic Transmission Fluid (22665)Adnoc Distribution, Abu Dhabi/United Arab
Emirates
Agip ATF D 309ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome,
Italy
Agip ATF II DENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome,
Italy
Aral Getriebeol ATF 22Aral Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany
Autol Getriebeol ATF DAgip Schmiertechnik GmbH, Wurzburg, Germany
Avia Fluid ATF 86Avia Mineralol-AG, Munich, Germany
BayWA ATF 3000BayWa AG, Munich, Germany
BP Autran MBXBP p.I.c., London, England
Calpam Pamatic Fluid 289Calpam Mineralol-Gesellschaft mbH,
Aschaffenburg, Germany
Calypsol ATF-XConti Handelsgesellschaft mbH, Mannheim,
Germany
Castrol TQD (22256)Castrol Limited, GB Reading RG8 7QR, England
Divinol Fluid 666Zeller + Gmelin GmbH & Co., Eislingen, Germany
ESA ATF UniversalESA, Burgdorf, Switzerland
Finamatic II DTotal Lubrifiants, Paris la Defense Cedex, France
Frontol Universal ATF 100Oelwerke Julius Schindler GmbH, Hamburg,
Germany
Fuchs Titan ATF 3000Fuchs Petrolub AG, Mannheim, Germany
Gulf ATF D II DS.A. Espanola de Lubrificantes, Madrid, Spain
Igol ATF 420Igol France, Amiens - Cedex/France
INA ATF SuperMaziva - Zagreb d.o.o., Zagreb/Croatia
KrafftATFD-21247Krafft S.A., Andoain (Guipuzcoa), Spain
MB 236.6 automatic transmission fluid 000 989 92
03DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, Germany
Motorex ATF IIDBucher AG Langenthal, Langenthal/Switzerland
Motorex ATF SuperBucher AG Langenthal, Langenthal/Switzerland
Oest ATF T 4011Georg Oest Mineralolwerke GmbH & Co KG,
Freudenstadt/Germany
OK Universal Automatic NR.551ICPA, Dordrecht, Netherlands
oMV ATF D IIOMV Refining & Marketing GmbH, Vienna,
Austria
PanolinATFMulti21996Panolin AG, Madetswil, Switzerland
Petromin ATF II-DSaudi Arabian Lubricating Oil Co., Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS (ATF, SHEET 236.7) - BB00.40-P-0236-07A
Application in vehicles/major assemblies refer to ? Sheet 231.1 (passenger cars, crosscountry vehicles)
Sheet 231.2 (commercial vehicles)
Rasanta ATF-DMuller Mineralole Handels-und
Beratungsgesellschaft mbH, Eschweiler/Germany
Repsol Matic ATFRepsol YPF Lubricantes y Especialidades, S.A.,
Mostoles-Madrid, Spain
Shell DonaxTAD-21666Shell International Petroleum Co., London, England
Shell DonaxTAD-21774Shell International Petroleum Co., London, England
Sonol ATF-MBSonol Israel Ltd., Netanya, Israel
Sunamatic 153Sun Oil Co. (Belgium) N.V., Aartselaar, Belgium
Texa matic 4011ChevronTexaco Technology Ghent,
Ghent/Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Total Fluide ATDTotal (Pty) Ltd., Johannesburg, South Africa
Total Fluide ATXTotal Lubrifiants, Paris la Defense Cedex, France
Valvoline ATF type DThe Valvoline Company, Lexington, KY/USA
Vat ATF Type DVATOIL Europe, Oisterwijk/Netherlands
Wintershall ATF DSRS Schmierstoff Vertrieb GmbH, Salzbergen,
Germany
Wisura ATF 300 SWisura Mineralolwerk, Bremen, Germany
Product nameCustomer, town/country
Addinol ATF D II DAddinol Lube Oil GmbH, Leuna, Germany
Caltex ATF-HDEChevron Texaco Technology Ghent/Gent,
Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Classicfluid Dexron II DChristian Luhmann GmbH & Co. KG, Hoya,
Germany
Esso ATF D2Exxon Mobil Corporation, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Esso Automatic Transmission Fluid D (21638)Exxon Mobil Corporation, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Hid ro ATFYPF S.A. Lubricantes & Especialidades, Buenos
Aires/Argentina
Mobil ATF 220Exxon Mobil Corporation, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Motul Dexron ll DMotul, Aubervilliers/France
Pennasol Fluid transmission fluid, type P/CNMineralol-Raffinerie Dollbergen GmbH, Uetze-
Dollbergen, Germany
Q8Auto 14D-21883Kuwait Petroleum, Hoogvliet RT, Netherlands
Ravenol Automatic-Getriebeoel Dexron D IIRavensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH, Werther,
Germany
Shell DonaxTAD-21610Shell International Petroleum Co., London, England
Shell DonaxTAD-21631Shell International Petroleum Co., London, England
Texamatic 4291Chevron Texaco Technology Ghent/Gent,

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS (ATF, SHEET 236.8) - BB00.40-P-0236-08A
Application in vehicles/major assemblies refer to ? Sheet 231.1 (passenger cars, crosscountry vehicles)
Sheet 231.2 (commercial vehicles)
LIQUID GREASE (NLGI GRADES 00/000) - BB00.40-P-0264-00A
Passenger car: Door lock striker bolts and locking eyes Commercial vehicles: Only for liquid grease
central lubrication systems from Willy Vogel AG, Berlin/Germany
Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Tor ATF 289De Oliebron B.V., Zwijndrecht, Netherlands
Product nameCustomer, town/country
Addinol ATF DIIEAddinol Lube Oil GmbH, Leuna, Germany
AgipATFIIE-(25367)ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome,
Italy
Cepsa ATF SyntheticCepsa Lubricantes, S.A., Madrid, Spain
Elfmatic G2 SynTotal Lubrifiants, Paris la Defense Cedex, France
Finamatic S 6726Total Lubrifiants, Paris la Defense Cedex, France
Fuchs Titan ATF 5000 SLFuchs Petrolub AG, Mannheim, Germany
Gulf ATF SyntS.A. Espanola de Lubrificantes, Madrid, Spain
Mobil ATF SHCExxon Mobil Corporation, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Motorex ATF IIE SyntheticBucher AG Langenthal, Langenthal/Switzerland
OMV ATF-SOMV, Refining & Marketing GmbH, Vienna, Austria
Panolin ATF SynthPanolin AG, Madetswil, Switzerland
Q8 Auto 14 SyntheticKuwait Petroleum, Hoogvliet RT, Netherlands
Ravenol Dexron II ERavensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH, Werther,
Germany
Repsol Matic SinteticoRepsol YPF Lubricantes y Especialidades, S.A.,
Mostoles-Madrid, Spain
Shell ATF XSShell International Petroleum Co., London, England
Teboil Fluid ES-MaxOy Teboil AB, Suomen Petrooli Oy, Hamina/Finland
Texamatic-S E-25453ChevronTexaco Technology Ghent,
Ghent/Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Total fluide Syn FETotal Lubrifiants, Paris la Defense Cedex, France
Wintershall ATF Dexron S E-25243SRS SchmierstoffVertrieb GmbH, Salzbergen,
Germany
Product nameCustomer, town/country
Acinol 8300 EPAxel Christiernsson bv, Fijnaart, Netherlands
Aral Fliebfett NAral Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany
Autol Getriebefliebfett ZSAAgip Schmiertechnik GmbH, Wurzburg, Germany

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Commercial vehicles: For all grease lubrication points apart from, ? refer to ?
Sheet 265.1 (passenger car front wheel hubs)
Sheet 264.0
Sheet 266.2
Sheet 268.0
Sheet 269.2
Product nameCustomer, town/country
Acinol 152 TEAxel Christiernsson bv, Fijnaart, Netherlands
Acinol 272 EPAxel Christiernsson bv, Fijnaart, Netherlands
Agip Grease 30ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome,
Italy
Aral Langzeitfett HAral Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany
Aral MehrzweckfettAral Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany
Autol UniversalfettAgip Schmiertechnik GmbH, Wurzburg, Germany
Avialith 2Avia Mineralol-AG, Munich, Germany
Avialith 2 EPAvia Mineralol-AG, Munich, Germany
BayWa Multi-Fett 2BayWa AG, Munich, Germany
BP Energrease LS 2BP p.l.c., London, England
BP Energrease LZBP p.l.c., London, England
Caltex Marfak All PurposeChevronTexaco Technology Ghent,
Ghent/Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Caltex Multifak EP 2Caltex International Technical Center Pty Ltd,
Australia
Chevron Dura-Lith EP 2ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants, Richmond, CA
94802-0627, USA
Divinol Garant 2000 EPZeller + Gmelin GmbH & Co., Eislingen, Germany
Elf MultiTotal Lubrifiants, Paris la Defense Cedex, France
Fuchs Renolit 283 EP 2Fuchs Petrolub AG, Mannheim, Germany
Grasa Ralitio EP-2Raloy Lubricantes, Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico
INA LIS EP 2Maziva - Zagreb d.o.o., Zagreb/Croatia
Ironsides Lithoshield EP 2The Ironsides Lubricants Ltd, Stockport, Cheshire,
England
Lithac 142 SBAxel Christiernsson bv, Fijnaart, Netherlands
Mobilgrease MB 2Exxon Mobil Corporation, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Multifak All Purpose EP 2ChevronTexaco Technology Ghent,
Ghent/Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Navigan Bamut 1000Oelwerke Julius Schindler GmbH, Hamburg,

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Fig. 646: Calculation Of Antifreeze Quantity - (2 Of 2)
Refrigerant protection/concentration table (approx.)
ANTICORROSION/ANTIFREEZE AGENTS (SHEET 325.0) - BB00.40-P-0325-00A
Passenger vehicles and crosscountry vehicles, passenger vehicle engines in commercial vehicles:
prescribed for all engines
Commercial vehicles and industrial engines: usable for all engines
°C -10-14-15-18-20-23-25-27-30-33-35-40
vol % 202526303235374042454750
Product nameCustomer, town/country
Addinol Antifreeze SuperAddinol Lube Oil GmbH, Leuna, Germany
Agip Antifreeze Extra DENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome,
Italy
Agip Antifreeze PlusENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome,
Italy
Agip Langzeit-FrostschutzENI S.p.A., Wurzburg/Germany
Anticongelante Diator PremiumDiator de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Leon, Guanajuato,
Mexico
Antifreeze RL-PlusRaloy Lubricantes, Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico
Aral Antifreeze ExtraAral Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany
Aseol AntifreezeShell Aseol AG, Bern, Switzerland
Avia Antifreeze APNAvia Mineralol-AG, Munich, Germany
Behran ZagrosBehran Oil Company, Teheran - Iran
BP IsocoolBP p.l.c., London, England
Caltex CX Antifreeze CoolantChevronTexaco Technology Ghent,
Ghent/Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Castrol Antifreeze NFCastrol Limited, GB Reading RG8 7QR, England
Dragon Power Coolant AS-Oil Corporation, Seoul, Rep. of Korea
Engen Antifreeze and Summer CoolantEngen Petroleum Ltd., Cape Town, South Africa
Engman's - Super Antifreeze CoolantUnico Manufacturing Co., Durban, South Africa
ESA Frostschutz G05ESA, Burgdorf, Switzerland

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AP82.10-P-8260GH
Check and correct headlamp adjustment
2.7.97

MODEL
163

a=Marking for low beams

b=Marking for high beams

c=Marking for fog lamps

P82.10-0212-02


Check

1
Drive vehicle to level surface
The vehicle level must not change when the

brakes are applied.

Vehicle must be in ready-for-the-road

condition (unladen weight, fuel tank full or

proper additional weight).

Correctly adjust tire pressure.

Load driver's seat with 75 kg or a person

(except USA)

2
Align headlamp adjustment tester to vehicle

and adjust height according to marking in lens

Follow the operating instructions for

headlamp beam setting equipment exactly

*WH58.30-Z-1002-09A


Danger!

Risk of accident
from vehicle starting off by

itself when engine running.
Risk of injury


suffered in the form of bruises or burns to the

hands when reaching in while the engine

cranks or runs
Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving off

by itself.

Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.

Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

3
Run engine and switch on low beam

4
Check headlamp range control for proper

function
(except USA)


The light beams from both headlamps should

change uniformly

5
Set headlamp range control switch to position 0

6
Check low beams
Adjust if necessary (except USA)

AP82.10-P-8260-01A


Due to the common reflector unit, the low

beams, high beams and fog lamps are

adjusted simultaneously.

US version:
#

See "Owner's Manual"

7
Check high beam adjustment

AP82.10-P-8260-02A

8
Check fog lamps

AP82.10-P-8260-04A

Commercially available tools
(see Workshop Equipment Manual)

Number

Designation
Make (e.g.)
Order number

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AR88.40-P-3000GH
Remove/install engine hood
25.3.97

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

P88.40-2062-01

1
Screws

2
Gas pressure strut


Removing and installing


Danger!

Risk of injury
to
fingers being jammed or

squeezed
when removing and installing or

aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate or

sliding roof.
When moving components, ensure that no

body parts or limbs are within the operating

range of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1
Open engine hood and raise to vertical position

Up to VIN A145272, X708318.

AR88.40-P-1000GH

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2
Mark position of engine hood hinges on

engine hood

Facilitates installation.

3.1
Remove gas strut (2)


Secure engine hood with helper to avoid

damage.

AR88.40-P-3010GH

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

4
Remove screws (1)


Installation:
Paint screws.


*BA88.40-P-1001-01C

5
Remove engine hood


Use helper to avoid damage. Set down on

suitable surface.

6
Install in the reverse order

Align engine hood on engine hood hinges

at markings made previously.

7
Check alignment of engine hood

If necessary:
#

Adjust engine hood

AR88.40-P-3020GH


Engine hood

Number

Designation
Model 163

BA88.40-P-1001-01C
Screw for engine hood hinge on engine hood
Nm
10

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AR88.40-P-3010GH
Remove/install gas-operated strut on engine hood
6.4.99

MODEL
163.136 /154 /172 #A as of 145273,

163.136 /154 /172 #X as of 708319,

163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

P88.40-2063-06

1
Gas pressure strut

2
Fuse


Remove, Install

1
Open engine hood

2
Secure engine hood

3
Lift retainer (2) on top of gas-operated strut

(1) and detach gas-operated strut at the top


Risk of breakage. Do not remove the

retainer otherwise the preload will be lost.

4
Lift retainer on bottom of gas-operated strut

and remove gas-operated strut (1)

When replacing gas pressure strut:
#

Danger!

Risk of injury
due to drilling gas-filled

equipment or components (gas filling not

flammable)
Wear safety goggles and face mask.

AS00.00-Z-0006-01A

o

Degas and drain gas pressure strut

OS00.00-P-1001-01A

5
Install in the reverse order

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motor. See Fig. 2 .
PROGRAMMING
RECODING RADIO
1. Turn ignition on. Ensure CODE is displayed on radio display. Enter code numbers using radio station
buttons. For example, use station button No. 1 for code No. 1 and so on.
2. After first number is entered, CODE disappears and number entered is displayed followed by 4 dashes.
After entering 5-digits, confirm correct security code has been entered. If incorrect code has been entered,
entire code must be reentered.
3. Confirm entry of correct security code using "<" (less than) or ">" (more than) buttons. If an incorrect
code is entered, CODE will be displayed on radio display. If security code is entered incorrectly 3 times,
WAIT will be displayed and radio will be disabled for about 10 minutes.
4. If, after 3 more attempts, correct security code has not been entered, radio will be disabled for 60 minutes.
Radio disable time runs down only when radio is turned off.
VERSION CODING
Version coding is performed using a Mercedes-Benz Hand-Held Tester (HHT) and is on-screen menu guided.
After connecting HHT to DLC, vehicle communication is possible as soon as ignition key is inserted into
ignition switch (position of switch does not matter). Version coding menu, position 1, is reached via main menu
and control module adaptation, position 5. There are 2 possible version codings available: readout of version
code and transfer to new control module or readout of version code and to alter code.
To access A/C system version coding, position 2 must be selected and then position 7 for A/C system. Two
selections can be used: A/C system is installed or A/C system is not installed.
SELF-DIAGNOSTICS
RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
Retrieving and erasing of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) must be performed using Mercedes-Benz Hand-
Held Tester (HHT). See HHT instructions for retrieving A/C-heater system related DTC. After noting codes,
see CLIMATE CONTROL DTC
table. To erase DTC, follow HHT instructions.
When retrieving DTC from A/C push button control module, short and open circuits cannot be differentiated
from each other in every instance. When accessing DTC from any control module memory, all stored DTC are
shown. As a result, some DTC shown will not appl
y to climate control system. CAUTION: Before disconnecting battery, obtain 5-digit radio security code from
vehicle owner. Radio will be disabled until properly recoded.
NOTE: Radio will not operate if power supply to radio is interrupted. Obtain 5-digit
radio security code from vehicle owner before disconnecting battery.

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