Preface - AP00.20-P-0000-01C
These "Service Documents" contain all the maintenance operations for the basic and national versions of the following models:
- Model 170, 129, 140, 202 as of 1.6.97
- Model 210 as of 1.3.97
- Models 163, 168, 203, 208, 209, 215, 220, 230
- Type 414
This maintenance manual became necessary with the introduction of the Active Service System (ASSYST). It contains all maintenance operations for vehicles with the Active Service System (ASSYST) and is divided into the two volumes 4 and 4.1.
The system for demand-related complete vehicle maintenance is described in the Introduction into Service manual "Active Service System (ASSYST)".
These maintenance documents contain instructions relating to carrying out maintenance and repair operations on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. They are intended for the exclusive use of workshops affiliated to the Mercedes-Benz Organization.
The instructions form the basis for proper and competent service and maintenance.
The nature in which the operations are described is based on the training standard of a fitter who has completed vocational training and has good knowledge of our products. This level of knowledge is essential for carrying out the described work.
The continuous further development and improvement of our vehicles may lead to deviations between the actual technical status of the vehicles and the operation descriptions.
DaimlerChrysler AG reserves the right to make alterations and modifications at any time and without prior notice.
If there are any open questions relating to repair procedures, please take up the matter with the competent contact person in the relevant national organization (for DCVD refer to valid Service Information Group 99). Additional information about the breakdown and structure of the work descriptions and the meaning of the symbols (Logos) can be found in the Workshop Information System WIS.
Each described maintenance operation has a number (operation item) which is stated in the head line. The operation item in the maintenance manual is identical with that on the SERVICE SHEET for the Active Service System (ASSYST), enabling the appropriate texts and data to be found straight away if required when performing maintenance jobs.
Maintenance operations which are not described have no number (operation item) on the SERVICE SHEET.
The group numbers familiar from the workshop literature are used for the first two digits of the 4-digit operation item numbers. This ensures the assignment of each maintenance operation to the group.
DaimlerChrysler AG
Global Service & Parts
July 2004