MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 16: Fuse Assignments Fuse & Relay Box F2
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RELAY ASSIGNMENTS
Fuse & Relay Box F1 Relay Assignments (Up-To-08/31/01)
For relay locations, see Fig. 3 . For relay assignments, see Fig. 17.

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Fig. 17: Relay Assignments Fuse & Relay Box F1
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Fuse & Relay Box F1 Relay Assignments (As-Of-09/01/01)
For relay locations, see Fig. 3 . For relay assignments, see Fig. 18.

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Fig. 18: Relay Assignments Fuse & Relay Box F1
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Fuse & Relay Box F2 Relay Assignments
For relay locations, see Fig. 15 . For relay assignments, see Fig. 19 .
Fig. 19: Relay Assignments Fuse & Relay Box F2

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GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTES ON SELF-LOCKING NUTS AND BOLTS - AH00.00-N-0001-01A
All models
Important repair information
Bolts with locking splines, micro-encapsulated bolts and self-locking nuts must always be replaced after
being used once.
There is an increased risk of injury when unscrewing micro-encapsulated bolts due to the sudden breakaway
torque.
Before new micro-encapsulated bolts are screwed in, the mating thread must be re-cut in order to remove all the
residue of the old bolt locking compound.
MEASURES FOR PREVENTING DAMAGE TO VEHICLES OR COMPONENTS WHEN PERFORMING ARC WELDING
WORK - AH00.00-N-0005-01A
All models
The following measures must be taken before welding in order to prevent damage to various vehicle
components:
1 Have fire extinguishers at the ready.
2 The negative terminal of the battery must be disconnected and covered up.
3 In vehicle with airbags the red, 12-pin test connection/plug-in connection must be disconnected no
sooner than two seconds after the battery has been disconnected (risk of unwanted activation).
6 Attach protective shields to prevent flying sparks and radiated heat in endangered areas.
7 Do not touch electronics housings or electrical cables with the welding electrode or the welder's ground
connection.
8 If two parts are being welded together, both parts must be attached to the welder's negative clamp.
9 Make direct connection between the electrical welder's ground connection and the part being welded.
Ensure that there are no electrically insulating parts between the ground connection and the welding
point.
10 Protect or remove any parts that are sensitive to heat such as plastic cables.
11 Remove electrical cables that are laid in cavities and/or pipelines, covered containers and electrical
components from the danger area before welding.
12 If possible, the points where the welded part is being attached to the vehicle and the ground terminal is
attached to the electrical welder must be bare; remove all traces of paint, corrosion, oil, grease and

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soiling.
13 The ground terminal of the welder must not be attached to the transmission. The welding current can
cause arcing at the bearing points inside the transmission. The structural changes that this causes lead to
premature failure of the equipment.
CHASSIS NUMBER BREAKDOWN - AH00.00-P-2000-01GH
Model 163
Valid for all ECE vehicles without code 986 except NAFTA.
Fig. 1: Identifying Chassis Number (Valid For All ECE Vehicle Without Code 986 Except NAFTA)

Valid for all NAFTA vehicles and ECE vehicles with code 986

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Fig. 2: Identifying Chassis Number (Valid For All NAFTA And ECE Vehicles With Code 986)
LAYOUT OF VEHICLE DATA CARD - AH00.00-P-3000-01B
Models 123, 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220 as of 01.01.78
Front of vehicle data card

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Fig. 3: Layout Of Vehicle Data Card - Front Of Vehicle Data Card
Back of vehicle data card
Fig. 4: Layout Of Vehicle Data Card
- Back Of Vehicle Data Card
The vehicle data card with all the esse ntial data is required to be able to find the correct replacement parts for
a particular vehicle.
This requires data that cannot be accommodated on the vehicle (e .g. on the model plate) any more.
The vehicle data card form at DIN A5 (approx. 21.0 x 14.5 cm) was introdu ced in January 1978 as a standard for
all manufacturing plants. Only the vehi cle data card that is glued into the service booklet has a size of approx.
10.0 x 19.5 cm. The back of this card remains empty. As of 01.09.2005, the vehicle data card is no longer glued
into the service booklet.
Field contentsComments
Chassis numberThe chassis or vehicle identification number is the
identification number of every vehicle. It also
provides information on the version and the
manufacturing plant of this vehicle. The preceding
letter combination WDB is the World Manufacturer
Code and means "Westdeutschland Daimler-
Benz" ("Western Germany Da imler-Benz"). It has no
meaning as far as replacement parts are concerned.

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KEY TO BODY PLATE - AH00.00-P-4000-01A
Model 100, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123, 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 208,
210
Engine numberThe engine number is the identification number for
every engine. It also provides information on the
version of this engine.
Sales DesignationIs used for several model series. 240 D is used for
instance for models 115, 123. Is used to determine a
microfiche of the replacement part literature only in
combination with the model (= the first 3 digits of
the chassis number).
Transmission numberThe complete transmission number is specified on
the data card. It is the identification number or every
transmission.
Groups and SA (optional equipment) numbers (as
of 1983, not on vehicle data card in maintenance
booklet)The special equipment numbers are arranged based
on ascending groups. Special equipment numbers are
listed several times, if they pertain to several groups.
e.g.: special equipment number 56 149/2 can appear
in groups 67, 72, 73, 74.
LampsIt is essential to state the manufacturer for
determining headlamp parts, as different
manufacturer's parts are not completely
interchangeable.
SA (optional equipment) code numberThe 3-digit codes for special equipments are written
in ascending order in lines. The slash that was used
earlier is omitted. Thus, 410 corresponds to 41/0, 466
corresponds to 46/6 etc. The meaning of the special
equipment code can be found in the "Code list of
special versions - Passenger cars".
EquipmentCode for color and material dependent interior trim.
PaintworkColor code for the original paintwork, single-
colored. In the event of multicolor painting,
additional codes are listed in fields 32-35.
Lock system number (not on all vehicle data cards)The lock system numbers of master and secondary
keys are identical.
Differentiating characteristic H=master key,
N=secondary key. The lock system number has to be
specified when ordering spare keys or locks for
certain vehicles in order to sustain a consistent
closing system.

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