Heater hose MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete User Guide

Fig. 6: Removing Cooling Fans & Condenser
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COOLING FANS
Removal & Installation
Remove headlight units. Remove upper frame crossmember, release hood release control cable and remove
crossmember. See Fig. 6
. Remove 2 cooling fans frame bolts on radiator. Disconnect cooling fan connector.
Release outside temperature sensor wiring harness. Pull up on cooling fan and remove. To install, reverse
removal procedure. Ensure cooling fan bottom guides are properly seated in lower mounts.
EVAPORATOR
Removal & Installation
Remove A/C housing unit. See A/C HOUSING UNIT . Remove expansion valve. See Fig. 5 . Discard "O"
rings. Disassemble A/C housing unit. Remove evaporator. Remove evaporator temperature sensor. To install,
reverse removal procedure. Use NEW "O" rings lubricated with refrigerant oil. If installing a new or repair
evaporator, add 1.35 ounces of NEW refrigerant oil to evaporator.
EXPANSION VALVE
Removal & Installation
1. Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Without disconnecting
coolant hoses, remove coolant expansion reservoir and set aside. Remove refrigerant line bracket and
loosen clamps. See Fig. 5
. Pull refrigerant lines out of expansion valve.
2. Remove expansion valve self-locking nut and discard. Remove expansion valve. Discard "O" rings. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW "O" rings lubricated with refrigerant oil. Tighten NEW self-
locking nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
INSTRUMENT PANEL & INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER
Removal & Installation
1. Secure vehicle against rolling. Set transmission selector to "D" position. Obtain radio security code.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove driver-side air bag.
2. Place match marks on steering wheel and steering shaft. Remove steering wheel, upper steering column
covers and combination switch. Remove instrument cluster cover frame. Remove one instrument panel
lower section bolt.
3. Remove screws in footwell from left side of instrument panel bottom section. Remove instrument panel
center section. Remove 4 A/C control panel screws and remove control panel. See Fig. 1
. Release pull
cables and disconnect connectors.
4. Remove screws from center section. Remove glove box. Remove screws in footwell from right side of
instrument panel bottom section. Remove entry courtesy lights. Remove end covers and screws.
5. Release 4 "A" clips between instrument panel bottom section and upper section. See Fig. 7
. Release
parkin
g brake release cable from handle. With assistance, remove instrument panel bottom section.

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
2000-01 MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS ML 320, ML 430 & ML 55
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1Remove front seats 1000GH
2.1Remove bass module speaker Only with Sound-System, Code 810.AR82.62-P-
7839GH
3.1Remove control module for
emergency call system Only with emergency call system E-Call,
Code 349.AR82.95-P-
0008GH
4Remove bench 1/3 bench seat, up to 31.8.99.AR91.12-P-
1010GH
40% bench seat, as of 01.9.99.AR91.12-P-
1010GI
2/3 bench seat, up to 31.8.99.AR91.12-P-
1010GJ
60% bench seat, as of 01.9.99.AR91.12-P-
1010GK
5Remove rear seat anchors (2) Up to 31.8.99, unscrew internal Torx drive
bolts (3).
Torx bit setFig. 24
6Remove center console (4) AR68.20-P-
2000GH
7Remove cover below instrument
panel on left (6) AR68.10-P-
1500GH
8Remove cover below instrument
panel on right (5) Up to 31.8.99.AR68.10-P-
1520GH
As of 01.9.99.AR68.10-P-
1520GI
9Unscrew plastic nuts (11) in right
footwell
10Remove condensate water drain
hose from heater housing
11
Remove door sill molding on
right (9) and door sill molding on
left (10)
AR68.30-P-
4100GH
12
Remove paneling in footwell on
right (7) and paneling in footwell
on left (8)
AR68.30-P-
4010GH
13Remove insulating mat under the
center console
14Remove air duct for ventilation in
the rear
15Remove radio AR82.60-P-
7502EA
16Disconnect all the electrical
connectors and lay aside
17Detach shift-lock cable at the
electronic selector module

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis
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