coolant reservoir MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Owner's Guide

13
Disconnect coolant hose to coolant pump (8),

coolant hose from thermostat housing (9) and

coolant hose from coolant expansion tank

(10) at radiator

Hexagon socket wrench

*WH58.30-Z-1001-06A

Hexagon socket wrench

*WH58.30-Z-1002-06A

14
Detach air guides (12)


Installation:
Replace fastening clamps

(13)

15
Unscrew bolts (16) at condenser (17) to

radiator

Avoid deformation of condenser lines.

Do not disconnect lines.

16
Remove attachment parts (20) and rubber

shock absorber (21)


Installation:
Ensure, that the rubber

shock absorbers do not drop when installing

the radiator.

Replace fastening clamps.

17
Take off fluid reservoir of AC (14) at radiator

Place to the side with lines connected.

External torx set

*001589760900

18
Remove bracket of charge air pipe at left

radiator

Installation:
Insert bracket of charge air

pipe into the bracket at the radiator.

19
Remove radiator (15)

Installation:
When installing, the mounting

studs of the radiator must be inserted into the

rubber grommets of the lower crossmember.

20
Install in the reverse order

21
Check headlamp adjustment, correct if

necessary

e

Check and correct headlamp adjustment

AP82.10-P-8260A

22
Inspect cooling system for leaks

AR20.00-P-1010HA

23
Fill power steering pump and bleed


Danger!

Risk of accident
caused by vehicle starting

off by itself when engine is running.
Risk of

injury
caused by contusions and burns when

working in engine during starting procedure
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

24
Run engine and inspect for leaks
Crankcase ventilation, cylinder head cover

Number

Designation
Engine

612.963

BA01.20-P-1002-01A
Bolt, cylinder head cover trim panel to

cylinder head cover
Nm
10

BA01.20-P-1003-01A
Bolt, cover panel to charge air distribution

pipe
Nm
10

Power steering pump

Number

Designation
Model

163.113

BA46.30-P-1012-01A
Banjo bolt, power steering oil line to radiator
Nm
30


Cooling system

Number

Designation
Engine

612.963

BF20.00-P-1001-02E
Cooling system
Total capacity
Liter
Y
11.0

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AR20.00-P-1250B
Remove oil from cooling and heating system
22.7.97

ENGINE
611.960 in MODEL 202.134 /193 /194 /133

ENGINE
611.961 in MODEL 210.006 /206 /007 /606

ENGINE
611.962 in MODEL 203.006 /004 /206 /204 /706

ENGINE
612.961 in MODEL 210.616 /216 /016

ENGINE
612.962 in MODEL 203.016 /216

ENGINE
612.963 in MODEL 163.113

ENGINE
613.960 in MODEL 220.026

ENGINE
613.961 in MODEL 210.026 /226

ENGINE
628.960 in MODEL 220.028 /128

ENGINE
628.961 in MODEL 211.028

ENGINE
628.963 in MODEL 163.128

ENGINE
646.951 in MODEL 211.004

ENGINE
646.961 in MODEL 211.006 /206 /606

ENGINE
647.961 in MODEL 211.016 /216 /616

ENGINE
648.961 in MODEL 211.023 /026 /223 /226

ENGINE
612.967 in MODEL 209.316

ENGINE
612.990 in MODEL 203.018 /218 /718

ENGINE
646.962 in MODEL 203.007 /207 /707

ENGINE
646.963 in MODEL 203.008 /208 /708

P20.00-2078-06

Shown on engine 611.962

1
Coolant expansion reservoir

18
Radiator

20
Coolant thermostat


Remove/Install


Danger!

Risk of accident
caused by vehicle starting

off when engine is running.
Risk of injury


caused by contusions and burns when

working in engine during starting procedure
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


Danger!

Risk of injury
from
fingers being jammed

or crushed
when removing / install / aligning
hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate or sliding roof.
With moving components, ensure that no

body parts or limbs are within the operating

range of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A


Danger!

Risk of injury
to skin and eyes suffering

scalding from contact with hot coolant spray.
Risk of poisoning
if coolant is swallowed.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant

temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly

and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant

into beverage bottles.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing

and eye protection.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

1
Open the engine hood and raise to vertical

position
Model 163

AR88.40-P-1000GI

Model 202

AR88.40-P-1000E

Model 203

AR88.40-P-1000P

Model 209

AR88.40-P-1000Q

Model 210

AR88.40-P-1000F

Model 211

AR88.40-P-1000T

Model 220

AR88.40-P-1000M

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Drain the coolant
Engine 611.960/961/962,

612.961/962/967/990, 613.960/961,
628.960/961/963, 646, 647, 648
AR20.00-P-1142HB

Engine 612.963

AR20.00-P-1142M

3
Remove coolant thermostat (20)

Engine 611, 612, 613, 646, 647, 648

AR20.10-P-2460PP

Engine 628.960/963

AR20.10-P-2460M

4
Mount the housing to remove oil and flush the

cooling/heating system

The housing may be used only for the

purpose of removing the oil, and must be

removed again after it has been rinsed.


Engine 611.960/961/962/ 612.961/962

/963/967/990, 613.960/961

*BA20.10-P-1005-01A


Engine 628.960/961/962/963

*BA20.10-P-1002-01F


Engine 646.962/963

*BA20.10-P-1002-01G

y
Housing for removing oil and flushing the

cooling/heating system

WF58.50-P-2000-01A


Cleaning

5
Set the heater control to full power

6
Set the auxiliary heater to full power

7
Fill the cooling/heating system with a rinsing

solution


Rinsing solution consisting of 5% cleaning

agent and 95% water.


*BF20.00-P-1001-02E

Cleaning agent

*BR00.45-Z-1001-04A

8
Warm up the engine to operating temperature

at moderate engine speed

While engine is running, hold operating

temperature at 80 °C for about 5 min.

9
Switch off engine and allow the cooling

system to

cool to about 50 °C

10
Drain the rinsing solution completely at the

drain plug of radiator (18)

Observe the environmental instructions of

the manufacturer of the cleaning agent.

11
Fill cooling system with fresh water

Pour fresh water into the coolant

expansion reservoir (1).

12
Warm up the engine to operating temperature

at moderate engine speed

While engine is running, hold the

operating temperature at 80 °C for about

5 min.

13
Drain the fresh water completely at the drain

plug of radiator (18)

Repeat the flushing process until all of the

rinsing solution has been removed.

14
Install in the reverse order


Coolant pump, coolant thermostat

Number

Designation
Engine

611.960/

961
Engine

611.962
Engine

612.961/

963
Engine

612.962/

967/990

BA20.10-P-1005-01A
Bolt of coolant thermostat housing to cylinder head
Nm
9999

Designation
Engine

613.960/

961

BA20.10-P-1005-01A
Bolt of coolant thermostat housing to cylinder head
Nm
9

Designation
Engine

628.960/961/962/

963

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1998-2005 SUSPENSION
Suspension - 163 Chassis
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL NOTES ON WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0002-01A
All models with code 216b, 216c, 217a, 480
Fig. 1: Identifying Box Wrench (116 589 00 17 00)

The following instructions should be followed when disconnecting and connecting pressure lines:
Clean contaminated line connections before disconnecting them. Seal disconnected lines and hoses and
connections to components immediately with blind plugs.
Only use open box wrench and special tool when loosening and tightening pressure lines to avoid damage to the
line connections.
Check the component concerned and line connections for leaks after assembly work on the suspension
system.
NOTES ON CHECKING OIL LEVEL ON VEHICLES WITH LEVEL CONTROL/ADS - AH32.00-P-0003-01A
All models with SA Code 217a/ 480
Observe the following prerequisites when checking the oil level in the oil reservoir:
1. The vehicle must be standing on its wheels.
2. Check the oil level when the vehicle is ready to drive:
Vehicle ready for use with oil and coolant reservoirs filled.
Full fuel tank - compensate for any missing fuel by placing additional weight in trunk.
Spare wheel and vehicle tool kit in vehicle.
Unladen vehicle. Remove any luggage, fuel canisters etc. from the vehicle.
On vehicles with level control /ADS, the oil level in the oil reservoir may fall below the "min." mark
on the oil dipstick when the vehicle is loaded.

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1998-2005 SUSPENSION Suspension - 163 Chassis
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