MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual

WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM - OPERATIONAL INSPECTION - AP82.35-P-8252GH
MODEL 163
Modification notes
RETROFITTING & CONVERSION
RETROFITTING WIRING HARNESS - AN82.61-P-0001-01H
Model 163 with automatic transmission
1. Prepare adapter wirin
g harness (4) as shown in figure.
Checking
1Check fluid level in
windshield washer fluid
reservoir and adjust to
correct level
See table on packaging
for mixing ratio MB
windshield washer fluid
concentrate conforming
to Specifications for
Service Products sheet
371.
12.1.05Check wiper blades,
deletedStep 2
Check
1Check operation of spray
nozzles Use a suitable needle
to clean blocked spray
nozzles from the outside
2Check setting of wiper
arms The end of the wiper
arm must be parallel with
the windshield. If
necessary correct the
stagger of the wiper arm
accordingly.

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Fig. 226: Identifying Retrofitting Wiring Harness - Prepare Adapter Wiring Harness
2. Route wiring harness (4) along existing leads in vehicle as shown in figure.
Fig. 227: Identifying Retrofitting Wiring Harness
- Route Wiring Harness Along Existing Leads In
Vehicle

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3. Connect adapter wiring harness (4) to standard wiring harness and radio and navigation operating unit
(A2/29) with radio mating connector (7).
Fig. 228: Identifying Adapter Wiring Harness, Radio And Navigation Operating Unit And Radio
Mating Connector
4. Connect black 10-pin connector (C) to radio and navigation operating unit (A2/29).
5. Connect GPS antenna lead (41) as shown in figure.
Fig. 229: Identifying 10
-Pin Connector, Radio And Navigation Operating Unit, GPS Antenna Lead
And Green Back-Up Lamp Signal Lead
6. Route tie-out to CAN bus adapter (5) from adapter wiring harness (5) to center tunnel at rear.

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Fig. 230: Identifying CAN Bus Adapter And Adapter Wiring Harness
7. Position CAN bus adapter mount on st rut of center console and mark hole pattern (arrows) as shown in
figure.
8. Drill 6.2 mm dia. mounting holes.
Fig. 231: Locating Hole Pattern

9. Fasten CAN bus adapter (5) with self-tappi ng screws from CAN bus adapter parts kit.
Fig. 232: Identifying CAN Bus Adapter

10. Install white (ws) and blue (bl) fuse on transfer case control module (N78) from CAN bus wiring harness
(9) as shown in figure.

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Fig. 233: Identifying Transfer Case Control Module, CAN Bus Wiring Harness And Fuse
11. Disconnect connector from transfer case control module (N78) and connect CAN bus wiring harness (9)
between transfer case control module (N78) and standard wiring harness.
Illustration without center console.
12. Connect CAN connector (6) from CAN bus wiring harness (9) to CAN bus adapter (5).
Fig. 234: Identifying Transfer Case Control Module, CAN Bus Adapter And CAN Connector

RETROFITTING DIAGNOSTIC CABLE - AN82.61-P-0001-03A
Model 163
1. Route green (gn) wire from radio shaft to data link connector (X11/4) according to figure and fasten with
cable straps.
Cut off excessive length at data link connector.
2. Install contact spring on end of green (gn) wire in radio shaft and insert into chamber 2 of connector A for
radio and navigation operating unit (A2/29) standard wiring harness.
3. Open data link connector (X11/4) and expose chamber 12.
4. Install contact spring on end of green (gn) lead on data link connector (X11/4) and insert into chamber 12
of data link connector (X11/4).

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Fig. 235: Identifying Retrofitting Diagnostic Cable
If a lead is already present in chamber 12 connect it to the green (gn) lead using a solder connector.
RETROFIT NAVIGATION SYSTEM AUDIO 30 APS - AN82.61-P-0001H
MODEL 163 up to 30.6.99 except CODE (819) 6-disk CD changer in trunk
MODEL 163 as of 1.7.99 in combination with CD changer with D2B fiber optic cable system
System illustration with GPS and telephone roof antenna

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Fig. 236: Identifying Retrofit Navigation System Audio 30 APS Components
Notes on assignment for
radio connectorModel 163AH82.61-P-0001-05A
Notes on telephone
operation with Audio 30
APS navigation systemModel 129, 163, 168,
170, 202, 208, 210AH82.61-P-0001-06A
Removal
1Disconnect ground cable
of battery
AR54.10-P-0003A
2Remove radio The Audio 30 APS
radio is installed.
AR82.60-P-7502EA
3Remove center console
AR68.20-P-2000GH
4Remove cover below
instrument panel on left On vehicles up to
06/99
AR68.10-P-1500GH
5Remove diagnostic
socket On vehicles up to
06/99
Install
6Retrofit global position AN82.61-P-7474-04AZ

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Commercially available tools
Parts ordering notes
system antenna (GPS) on
roof
7Install adapter wiring
harness for vehicles with
engine 111 or up to 06/99
Vehicles with automatic
transmissionAN82.61-P-0001-01H
Vehicles with manual
transmissionAN82.61-P-0001-01I
8Retrofit diagnostic line On vehicles up to
06/99AN82.61-P-0001-03A
9Reassemble vehicle 5 to 1
10Enable equipment code See operating
instructions
11Start up auto-pilot system On vehicles with
sound system active
sound system when
performing diagnosis.AN82.61-P-1002-07B
*WH58.30
-Z-1036-13A
NumberDesignation
WH58.30-Z-1036-13AHandheld tester (HHT)651 100 01 99
Part no.DescriptionQuantity
B6 782 25 51Audio 30 APS radio1
KG82 (see EPC)GPS and telephone antenna1
KG82 (see EPC)Antenna lead from splitter to radio1
KG82 (see EPC)Adapter wiring harness (without
sound system) (vehicles with
M111 or up to 06.99)1
KG82 (see EPC)CAN bus wiring harness (vehicles
with M 111 or up to 06.99)1
KG82 (see EPC)CAN bus adapter (vehicles with M
111 or up to 06.99)1
KG82 (see EPC)Adapter wiring harness (with
sound system) (vehicles with M
111 or up to 06.99)1
A011 545 80 26Contact spring (radio) (on vehicles
up to 06.99)2
commercially availablegreen 0.5 mm lead2 2M
commercially availablegreen 0.5 mm lead 2 (diagnostic
lead) (on vehicles up to 06.99)2M
A012 545 39 26Contact spring (diagnostic socket) 1

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CALIBRATION OF AUTO-PILOT SYSTEM - AN82.61-P-1002-07B
Models 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210,220
System description
Start-up step 6 applies only for units which have already been installed in a vehicle and initially calibrated.
Fig. 237: Identifying Auto
-Pilot System
Vehicles as of 7/99 can be operated only with an Audio 30 APS radio with part number 208 820 XX XX.
Units with part number 168 820 XX XX are not capable of communicating with the steering wheel control.
On vehicles as of 7/99 it is necessary to release the auto-pilot system Audio 30 APS with the diagnosis feature.
Units with navigation CD "Audio 30 APS 3.0" can be started up with accelerated calibration on vehicles as of
1998 (see "Accelerated Start-Up").
(on vehicles up to 06.99)
KG82 (see EPC)Antenna splitter1
Start-up stepAction on keypadFeedback on display
Accelerated start-up
1Start engine
2Switch on Audio 30
APS with ON buttonEnter code (see CODE card)
with the multifunction keys
below the numbers in the
display field and confirm
with "search key".CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3Insert update CD
(only on new units
delivered with an update
CD)Follow menu guidance
4Insert navigation CDLoading may require several
minutes

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5Navigation menuCall up navigation menu by
pressing NAV buttonLANGUAGE POS
TIME WHEEL
6Erase initial calibration Applies only if unit has
been calibrated initially.
By turning on the right
control knob (10) select
menu "ENTER
ADDRESS" and confirm
by pressing control knob
(10).
Press multifunction key 2,
then 7 and release
simultaneousl
y. Press CAL
multifunction key.
CAL
By turning the right control
knob (10) select menu
"ERASE CALIBRATION"
and confirm by pressing the
control knob (10).After a certain waiting
time the basic
navigation menu
appears
7Start-upPark vehicle outside with
Audio 30 APS switched on
(minimum time for receiving
GPS satellite signals approx.
30 min.).
Call up navigation menu by
pressing NAV buttonLANGUAGE POS
TIME WHEEL
8Select languageSelect desired language by
pressing the multifunction
key "SPRA"
9Enter tire sizeEnter the tire size by
pressing the multifunction
key "WHEEL" and confirm
by pressing the right control
knob (10)
10Perform calibration
drive The duration of the
calibration drive depends on
the vehicle model and
number of changes in
direction. It can be between
30 km and 100 km and can
be interrupted at any time
for as long as desired.
Drive Audio 30 APS at least
300 meters straight ahead in
the radio mode and then turn
correctly to the right or left

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