fuel tank capacity MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 1997 Complete Repair Manual
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213 What you should know at the gas station
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate.
Fuel tank capacity approximately 19.0 US gal (72.0 l).
This includes approximately 3.2 US gal (12.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane
Index 91 (Average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
•Engine oil
Engine oil level check, see page 89 and page 233.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick
marking level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.• Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/
antifreeze), see page 292.
• Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 290.
• Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside
the fuel filler flap. See page 250 for further details.
• Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see
page 294.
Wa r n i n g !
Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating
pressure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon
removing the filler nozzle which could cause
personal injury.
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293 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Brake system
(MB Brake fluid [DOT 4+])approx. 0.9 US qt (0.8 l)
Windshield / headlamp washer system
(MB Windshield washer concentrate “S”
1)Vehicles without
headlamp cleaning
system
Vehicles with headlamp
cleaning systemapprox. 5.5 US qt (5.0 l)
approx. 8.0 US qt (7.6 l)
Cooling system
(MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze)approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
(Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON))ML 320 / ML 430
ML 55 AMGapprox. 19.2 US gal (73.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
approx. 24.5 US gal (93.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Air conditioner system
(R-134a refrigerant and special
PA C l u b r i c a n t (Never R-12))
1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
page 237.Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity
Page 680 of 4133
213
What you should know at the gas station
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
Driving Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate.
Fuel tank capacity approximately 19.0 US gal (72.0 l).
This includes approximately 3.2 US gal (12.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane
Index 91 (Average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
•Engine oil Engine oil level check, see page 89 and page 233.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick
marking level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet. • Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/
antifreeze), see page 292.
• Spark plugs Approved spark plugs, see page 290.
• Tire pressure For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside
the fuel filler flap. See page 250 for further details.
• Air conditioner R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see
page 294.
Wa r n i n g !
Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating
pressure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon
removing the filler nozzle which could cause
personal injury.
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293
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Te ch n ica l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Brake system
(MB Brake fluid [DOT 4+]) approx. 0.9 US qt (0.8 l)
Windshield / headlamp washer system
(MB Windshield washer concentrate “S”
1) Vehicles without
headlamp cleaning
system
Vehicles with headlamp
cleaning system approx. 5.5 US qt (5.0 l)
approx. 8.0 US qt (7.6 l)
Cooling system
(MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze) approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
(Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON)) ML 320 / ML 430
ML 55 AMG approx. 19.2 US gal (73.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
approx. 24.5 US gal (93.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Air conditioner system
(R-134a refrigerant and special
PA C l u b r i c a n t (Never R-12))
1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing r atios, see
page 237.Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity
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301 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Cooling system
approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)
MB Anticorrosion / Antifreeze
Fuel tank
ML 350, ML 500
22.0 US gal (83.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON
including a reserve of
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning
system*
8.0 US qt (7.6 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-
mixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 307).
Page 2134 of 4133
1.1
Unscrew bolts at rear of 2/3 seat bench and
raise rear of seat bench
Up to VIN A145272, X708318.
1.2
Remove covers at seat frame of 60% bench
seat
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
AR91.12-P-1100GH
Only remove the covers which are
identified in the document with A, D and E.
2.1
Fold 60% bench seat forward into footwell
As of VIN A145273, X708319. See
operator's manual.
3.1
Pull floor covering below rear seat mounting
bracket (1) of 60% seat forward
Carefully pull floor covering forward under
the seat console to prevent it from tearing.
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
4.1
Pull the floor covering forward under the front
corner of the left C-pillar cover (2)
Carefully pull the floor covering forward
under the cover to prevent it from tearing.
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
5
Cut into floor covering directly behind seat
retaining cable (3)
Ensure that the wiring harness (4) is not
damaged when cutting the floor covering.
As of VIN A145273, X708319. Broken
line marks the cut.
6
Fold floor mat back
Do not crease floor mat!
Fold floor mat back far enough to provide
access to cap (84) between body and fuel
pump.
7
Remove end cover (84) of body
Installation:
Replace cap and insert with
new sealing compound.
Cap (84) is sealed in with body sealer.
Heat with hot air blower to make it easier to
remove.
8
Seal fuel return line (90/11)
Pliers
*163589003700
9
Connect extraction hose (90/14) with adapter
hose to connection for fuel return line (90/11)
Extraction hose
*168589009000
Adapter hose
*163589009100
10
Connect ground cable (90/10) of extraction
pump ground terminal vehicle battery
Pumping out
11
Pump fuel out into safety container using
extraction pump
*BF47.10-P-1001-01A
*WH58.30-Z-1001-16A
12
Install in the reverse order
Fuel tank
Number
Designation
Models
163.113/
136/154/
172 up to
31.08.01
Models
163.113/
136/154/
172 as of
01.09.01
Models
163.157/
175
Model
163.128
Model
163.174
BF47.10-P-1001-01A
Fuel tank capacity
Total capacity
Liter
72838393
Reserve capacity
Liter
10121212
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1.1
Unscrew bolts at rear of 2/3 seat bench and
raise rear of seat bench
Up to VIN A145272, X708318.
1.2
Remove covers at seat frame of 60% bench
seat
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
AR91.12-P-1100GH
Only remove the covers which are
identified in the document with A, D and E.
2.1
Fold 60% bench seat forward into footwell
As of VIN A145273, X708319. See
operator's manual.
3.1
Pull floor covering below rear seat mounting
bracket (1) of 60% seat forward
Carefully pull floor covering forward under
the seat console to prevent it from tearing.
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
4.1
Pull the floor covering forward under the front
corner of the left C-pillar cover (2)
Carefully pull the floor covering forward
under the cover to prevent it from tearing.
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
5
Cut into floor covering directly behind seat
retaining cable (3)
Ensure that the wiring harness (4) is not
damaged when cutting the floor covering.
As of VIN A145273, X708319. Broken
line marks the cut.
6
Fold floor mat back
Do not crease floor mat!
Fold floor mat back far enough to provide
access to cap (84) between body and fuel
pump.
7
Remove end cover (84) of body
Installation:
Replace cap and insert with
new sealing compound.
Cap (84) is sealed in with body sealer.
Heat with hot air blower to make it easier to
remove.
8
Seal fuel return line (90/11)
Pliers
*163589003700
9
Connect extraction hose (90/14) with adapter
hose to connection for fuel return line (90/11)
Extraction hose
*168589009000
Adapter hose
*163589009100
10
Connect ground cable (90/10) of extraction
pump ground terminal vehicle battery
Pumping out
11
Pump fuel out into safety container using
extraction pump
*BF47.10-P-1001-01A
*WH58.30-Z-1001-16A
12
Install in the reverse order
Fuel tank
Number
Designation
Models
163.113/
136/154/
172 up to
31.08.01
Models
163.113/
136/154/
172 as of
01.09.01
Models
163.157/
175
Model
163.128
Model
163.174
BF47.10-P-1001-01A
Fuel tank capacity
Total capacity
Liter
72838393
Reserve capacity
Liter
10121212
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AR47.10-P-7000GI
Remove/install fuel level sensor
21.2.01
MODEL
163.113 with ENGINE 612.963
MODEL
163.128 with ENGINE 628.963
P47.10-2128-06
1
Rear seat console
2
Left C-pillar cover
4
Wiring harness
5
Seat retaining cable
P47.10-2083-09
3
Housing
84
Closing cover
89
Union nut
6
Seal
90/10
Fuel intake line
90/11
Fuel-return line
90/12
Fuel feed line
90/13
Stationary heater connection
B4
Fuel level gage sensor
Remove, Install
Danger!
Risk of explosion
from fuel igniting,
risk of
poisoning
from inhaling and swallowing fuel
as well as
risk of injury
to eyes and skin
from contact with fuel.
Fire, sparks, naked flame and smoking
prohibited.
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately
marked containers
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
1
Drain fuel
Fuel tank must not be filled to more than
3/4. If fuel tank is full, drain at least
23 liters of fuel.
AR47.10-P-4000GH
Pay attention to filling capacity of fuel tank.
*BF47.10-P-1001-01A
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2
Remove covers at seat frame of 60% bench
seat
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
AR91.12-P-1100GH
Only remove the covers which are
identified in the document with A, D and E.
3
Fold 60% bench seat forward into footwell
As of VIN A145273, X708319. See
operator's manual.
4
Pull floor covering below rear seat mounting
bracket (1) of 60% seat forward
Ensure that the floor covering is not torn
when pulled forward.
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
5
Pull floor covering below front corner of trim
panel of C-pillar (2) forward
Ensure that the floor covering is not torn
when pulled forward.
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
6
Cut into floor covering directly behind seat
retaining cable (5)
Ensure that the wiring harness (4) is not
damaged when cutting into floor covering.
As of VIN A145273, X708319. broken line
marks cut-in.
7
Turn back floor covering to gain access to
cap (84)
Do not kink floor covering.
8
Remove cap (84)
Cap (84) is sealed in with body sealer.
Heat with hot air blower to make it easier to
remove.
Installation:
Replace cap and install with
new sealing compound.
9
Detach fuel feed line (90/12) and fuel return
line (90/11) and, if fitted, the fuel line at
connection (90/13)
Do not kink the fuel lines.
If no stationary heater is fitted to vehicle,
do not remove connection (90/13) otherwise
housing will be damaged.
*163589003700
10
Remove nut (89)
*163589010700
*BA47.20-P-1006-01B
11
Remove housing (3)
Fuel lever sensor and housing are a
single part and cannot be removed separately.
Installation:
Re-install nut (89) together
with seal (89/2).
Apply a thin film of oil to seal.
12
Install in the reverse order
Fuel pump
Number
Designation
Engine 612Engine 628
BA47.20-P-1006-01B
Union nut for fuel tank sensor on fuel
tank
Nm
6565
Fuel tank
Number
Designation
Models
163.113/
136/154/
172 up to
31.08.01
Model
163.113/
136/154/
172 as of
01.09.01
Model
163.157/
175
Model
163.128
BF47.10-P-1001-01A
Fuel tank capacity
Total capacity
Liter
728383
Reserve capacity
Liter
101212
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1.1
Unscrew bolts at rear of 2/3 seat bench and
raise rear of seat bench
Up to VIN A145272, X708318.
1.2
Remove covers at seat frame of 60% bench
seat
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
AR91.12-P-1100GH
Only remove the covers which are
identified in the document with A, D and E.
2.1
Fold 60% bench seat forward into footwell
As of VIN A145273, X708319. See
operator's manual.
3.1
Pull floor covering below rear seat mounting
bracket (1) of 60% seat forward
Carefully pull floor covering forward under
the seat console to prevent it from tearing.
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
4.1
Pull the floor covering forward under the front
corner of the left C-pillar cover (2)
Carefully pull the floor covering forward
under the cover to prevent it from tearing.
As of VIN A145273, X708319.
5
Cut into floor covering directly behind seat
retaining cable (3)
Ensure that the wiring harness (4) is not
damaged when cutting the floor covering.
As of VIN A145273, X708319. Broken
line marks the cut.
6
Fold floor mat back
Do not crease floor mat!
Fold floor mat back far enough to provide
access to cap (84) between body and fuel
pump.
7
Remove end cover (84) of body
Installation:
Replace cap and insert with
new sealing compound.
Cap (84) is sealed in with body sealer.
Heat with hot air blower to make it easier to
remove.
8
Seal fuel return line (90/11)
Pliers
*163589003700
9
Connect extraction hose (90/14) with adapter
hose to connection for fuel return line (90/11)
Extraction hose
*168589009000
Adapter hose
*163589009100
10
Connect ground cable (90/10) of extraction
pump ground terminal vehicle battery
Pumping out
11
Pump fuel out into safety container using
extraction pump
*BF47.10-P-1001-01A
*WH58.30-Z-1001-16A
12
Install in the reverse order
Fuel tank
Number
Designation
Models
163.113/
136/154/
172 up to
31.08.01
Models
163.113/
136/154/
172 as of
01.09.01
Models
163.157/
175
Model
163.128
Model
163.174
BF47.10-P-1001-01A
Fuel tank capacity
Total capacity
Liter
72838393
Reserve capacity
Liter
10121212
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