Squeaking Noise From Behind Instrument Cluster Or Instrument Panel Left Side (54.15/123)

Publication date: 2004-12-30
Reference number: 54.15/123

SQUEAKING NOISE FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LEFT SIDE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): T-B-54.15/123, Date of Issue: December 30, 2004

MERCEDES-BENZ:	Model 163.154/157/172/174/175
GROUP:	54 - Electrical System, equipment and Instruments

SUBJECT

Model 163.154/157/172/174/175

As of VIN A289560 and up to A421104

Squeaking Noise From Behind Instrument Cluster Or Instrument Panel Left Side

SERVICE INFORMATION

If you receive customer reports on the above model vehicles of a squeaking noise emanating from behind the instrument cluster or instrument panel left side, the module box blower motor (M2/2) in the fuse and relay box (F1) may need to be replaced. Insufficient lubrication on the blower motor's spindle may cause an audible squeaking sound during blower operation. Please follow the procedure below to replace the blower motor.

To gain access to the module box blower (M2/2) in the fuse and relay module (F1), refer to WIS document no. AR54.15-P-1255GH.
Complete WIS document up to step 11 in order to disconnect M2/2's electrical connector (Fig 1 , M2/2x1).
Replace original M2/2 with new part number listed below and reinstall by completing the above directions in reverse.

Fig 1: Disconnecting M2/2's Electrical Connector

PARTS INFORMATION

Qty.	Part Name	Part Number
1	Blower	A129 545 0095

NOTE: The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.

IN CASE OF WARRANTY

Operation: Module/E-box blower motor - in engine compartment, replace (54-2350)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code	Operation Number	Time (hrs.)	Model Indicator (s)
83258 36	54 2350	0.7 hrs.	K0