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Remove/install Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) hydraulic unit - AR42.46-P-0010R

MODEL 211 

with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) 

MODEL 230 except CODE (P99) "AMG Black Series" special model 

Fig 1: Identifying Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) Hydraulic Unit Components (1 Of 2)
G07249423Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) Hydraulic Unit Components (2 Of 2)
G07249424Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Line diagram, model 230 

Fig 3: SBC Hydraulic Unit Line Diagram - Model 230
G07249425Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying SBC Hydraulic Unit Components- Model 230
G07249426Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Model 230 

Line diagram, model 211 

Fig 5: SBC Hydraulic Unit Line Diagram - Model 211
G07249427Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 6: Identifying SBC Hydraulic Unit Components- Model 211
G07249428Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Model 211 

MODIFICATION NOTES

1.9.10 "Perform brake test on test bench" reference changed Test sequence augmented/revised
REMOVING Removing     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by body parts being jammed or crushed. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by brake fluid spraying out at high pressure when working on the SBC brake system Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS. AS42.46-Z-0001-01A 
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes. Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A 
NOTES Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
1 Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS. IMPORTANT The following steps should be run through in STAR DIAGNOSIS:
Select menu item "SBC Sensotronic Brake Control"/"Deactivate 'SBC' system".
Then process all the individual steps from top to bottom.
 
2 Switch ignition off, remove ignition key (transmitter key) IMPORTANT On vehicles with code (889) Keyless Go: Press keyless go start/stop button repeatedly until ignition is switched off.
Remove Keyless Go transmitter card or transmitter key from the vehicle and store beyond transmitter range (min. 2 m).
 
3.1 Remove right-hand intake air duct Model 211 with engine 112, 113 except
model 211.076/276,
 
3.2 Remove air filter housing Model 211 with engine 646.9, 647, 648 AR09.10-P-1150T
    Model 211.076/276 AR09.10-P-1150SVK
4.1 Remove bolt (17) and remove bracket (15s) with electrical SBC wiring harness NOTES Due to the risk of damage, only cut through the cable strap on the electrical SBC wiring harness when replacing the bracket (15s).
IMPORTANT When installing a new SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3), attach the old bracket (15s) to the new SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) as new SBC hydraulic units (A7/3) are supplied without a bracket (15s).
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Install new bolt (17).
IMPORTANTInstallation:  If the thread for bolt (17) in the SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) is damaged, the bracket (15d) that is to be attached to the pressure reservoir (16) must be used.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.46-P-1005-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.46-P-1006-01A 
4.2 Detach bracket (15d) with electrical SBC wiring harness from pressure reservoir (16) NOTES Due to the risk of damage, only cut through the cable strap on the electrical SBC wiring harness when replacing the bracket (15d).
IMPORTANT When installing a new SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3), attach the old bracket (15d) to the new pressure reservoir (16) as new SBC hydraulic units (A7/3) are supplied without a bracket (15d).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.46-P-1006-01A 
5 Release and detach connector of electrical SBC wiring harness on SBC control unit (A7/3n1) IMPORTANT Place connector in a safe place.  
6 Detach electrical SBC wiring harness from bracket (15d, 15s) by cutting through cable strap IMPORTANT Only when replacing the ground wiring harness in the course of replacing the SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) or when replacing the bracket (15d, 15s).
NOTES Cut the cable strap very carefully to avoid damaging the electrical SBC wiring harness!
IMPORTANTInstallation:  When attaching the electrical SBC wiring harness to the bracket (15d, 15s), always ensure that the electrical SBC wiring harness contacts the bracket (15d, 15s) and is secured there free of tension.
After the electrical SBC wiring harness has been secured, it should no longer be possible to push it in a longitudinal direction toward the bracket (15d, 15s). 
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Always secure the electrical SBC wiring harness to the bracket (15d, 15s) free of tension using cable tie pliers and with a tightening force of 150 N to 170 N.
Observe the various settings on the cable tie pliers for the specified tightening force:
  • Panduit cable tie pliers: Setting HVY 5
  • Hellermann cable tie pliers: Setting STD 3
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 13
7 Replace ground wiring harness of electrical SBC wiring harness IMPORTANT Only when installing a new SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3).
IMPORTANT Open connector housing of electrical SBC wiring harness and secondary lock of contact strip. Press ground line plug contact out of pin 37 and pin 44 using SPECIAL TOOL blade holder with clamping pliers and SPECIAL TOOL blade MCP 2.8/Fl. 2.8/JPT/SPT. Remove ground lines.
NOTES To remove the ground line plug contact from the connector housing solely SPECIAL TOOL using blade holder with clamping pliers and SPECIAL TOOL blade MCP 2.8/Fl. 2,8/JPT/SPT, as otherwise damage may occur to the connector housing, which would then make it necessary to replace the complete electrical SBC wiring harness!
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Make sure that the longer ground line of the ground line wiring harness is inserted into pin 44 and the shorter ground line into pin 37 of the connector housing.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Make sure that there is no contact between the ground point of the vehicle longitudinal member and any water hose or other lines.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT: Only the ground line of the electrical SBC wiring harness should be connected to the ground point of the vehicle longitudinal member, otherwise the SBC system could malfunction. 
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 15
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 14
CLEAN Clean     
8 SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) and area around connecting points should be cleaned thoroughly before SBC system is opened NOTES Even the smallest particles of dirt, introduced into the hydraulic components, can lead to malfunctions of the SBC system.   
    Cleaner from package *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
9 Mark hydraulic lines (1)    
10 Detach hydraulic lines (1) from the SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) NOTES Seal all hydraulic lines (1) and connections on the SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) immediately  with stop plugs to prevent air from entering. Air in the SBC system reduces braking power and can lead to malfunctions in the SBC system. 
IMPORTANT When installing a new SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3), use the stop plugs supplied with the new SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) to seal the old SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3).
IMPORTANT If the SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) is to be reused, observe the ordering information for stop plugs:
129 589 00 91 06 (7 each)
129 589 00 91 05 (1 each)
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Observe markings to avoid swapping the hydraulic lines (1)! When routing the hydraulic lines (1), take extra  care to ensure that the hydraulic lines (1) are not resting against other components, are not under stress and are not twisted. When tightening the hydraulic lines (1), always  observe the torque value and make sure that the hydraulic lines (1) are not twisted.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  The sound level of the SBC system will be louder if the hydraulic lines (1) rest against other components, are under stress or are twisted.
 
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.46-P-1001-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
11 Detach suction hose (2a) from SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) NOTES Seal the suction hose (2a) and connection on the SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) immediately with stop plugs to prevent air entering. Air in the SBC system reduces braking power and can lead to malfunctions in the SBC system.   
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
12 Detach return line (3) from SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) NOTES Seal the return line (3) and connection on the SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) immediately with stop plugs to prevent air entering. Air in the SBC system reduces braking power and can lead to malfunctions in the SBC system. 
INSPECT Check the return line (3) for damage (kinks, external damage, etc.) and replace if necessary.
 
13 Remove SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) complete with retaining plate (8)    
14 Remove bolt (9) and remove retaining plate (8) from SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) which has been removed. IMPORTANT When installing a new SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3).
IMPORTANT Attach the old retaining plate (8) to the new SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) because the new SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) is supplied without retaining plate (8).
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Install new bolt (9).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.46-P-1004-01A 
    INSTALLING Install 
15 Install in the reverse order Operation steps 14 to 12  
16 Remove stop plugs and attach return line (3) to SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) IMPORTANT When routing the return line (3), take extra  care to ensure that it does not rest against other components and is not installed under stress. When tightening the return line (3) it is essential  to maintain the torque and to ensure that the return line (3) is not twisted.
IMPORTANT The operating noise of the SBC system will be louder if the return line (3) rests against other components, is under stress or is twisted.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.46-P-1002-01A 
17 Replace suction hose (2a)  Only model 211 with intake hose 15.5 mm outside diameter (old version)
IMPORTANT Intake hose with 14 mm outside diameter (new version), only replace if damaged.
IMPORTANT Observe different variants of intake hose (2a).
  • If a pulsation damper was not fitted in the intake hose (2a), install new intake hose (2a) without pulsation damper. 

  • If a pulsation damper  was fitted in the intake hose (2a), install new intake hose (2a) with pulsation damper. 

NOTES Never use a screwdriver or pointed, sharp-edged tools to pry off the suction hose (2a), otherwise the suction line (2) will be damaged and air can enter. Immediately seal suction line (2) with stop plugs to prevent air from entering. Air in the SBC system reduces braking power and can lead to malfunctions in the SBC system. 
IMPORTANTReplace hose clamps!  Mount new suction hose (2a) on suction line (2) losing as little brake fluid as possible. Fill suction hose (2a) with brake fluid before mounting on SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3): ↓
IMPORTANT Hold suction hose (2a) as vertical as possible and fill with brake fluid using a small funnel or syringe. The funnel or syringe must be absolutely  clean and must not have come into contact with mineral oil (engine oil etc.) previously.
IMPORTANT Push suction hose (2a) on to the intake connection fitting of the SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3) losing as little brake fluid as possible. The intake hose (2a) must be routed unstressed and must not contact the hydraulic lines (1) or return line (3).
 
18 Install in the reverse order Operation steps 10, 9 and 6 to 3  
19 Use water to rinse off any escaped brake fluid    
20 Bleed brake system with STAR DIAGNOSIS IMPORTANT When performing the bleeding operation always observe the instructions in the document "Bleeding brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS".
IMPORTANT The following steps should be run through in STAR DIAGNOSIS:
Select menu item "Initial startup after repair"/"Exchanging the hydraulic unit".
Then process all the individual steps from top to bottom.
AR42.10-P-0012R 
INSPECT Checking     
21 Check connecting points of hydraulic lines (1), suction hoses (2a, 2b) and return line (3) for leaks IMPORTANT Connect filling unit and allow the maximum filling pressure of the filling unit (2.5 to 3.0 bar) to be applied statically for 10 minutes. Then check the connecting points of the hydraulic lines (1), suction hoses (2a, 2b) and return line (3) for leaks.
Even the smallest drops of brake fluid are a sign of leakage!
NOTESWarning!  In particular, the connecting points (VA, VB, VC, VD) of the suction hoses (2a, 2b) must be checked very carefully (tissue paper or similar):
  • VA: Suction hose connecting point (2b) to expansion reservoir (11),
  • VB: Suction hose connecting point (2b) to suction line (2),
  • VC: Suction hose connecting point (2a) to suction line (2) and
  • VD: Suction hose connecting point (2a) to SBC hydraulic unit (A7/3).

Visual inspection is not enough as even minimal leakage which is not detectable at first glance can lead to malfunctions of the SBC system.
IMPORTANT Finish "SBC" diagnosis after leaktightness test.
 
22 Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, and correct if necessary.   AP42.10-P-4210Z
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.50-P-1001-01D 
DANGER Risk of death  caused by limbs being caught  or crushed  by rotating parts when performing tests on the brake test stand Never leave the vehicle unattended on the rollers except in an emergency. Ensure that no one is under the vehicle or near rotating parts during testing. In case of emergency, use the EMERGENCY STOP switch to shut down test stand. AS42.00-Z-0001-01A 
23 Carry out brake test on the test stand   AP42.00-P-4290BA 
SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC)

Number Designation Model 211 Model 230
BA42.46-P-1001-01A Brake line to SBC hydraulic unit Nm 16 16
BA42.46-P-1002-01A Return line to SBC hydraulic unit Nm 16 16
BA42.46-P-1004-01A Bolt, hydraulic unit to support plate Nm 20 30
BA42.46-P-1005-01A Bolt, bracket of electrical lines to SBC hydraulic unit Nm 7 7
BA42.46-P-1006-01A Hose clamp for bracket of electrical lines to SBC pressure reservoir Nm 5 5
BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULICS

Number Designation Model 211, 230, 240
BA42.50-P-1001-01D Cap to brake fluid expansion reservoir Nm 2
Fig 7: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (000 589 75 03 00)
G07249429Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 8: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (140 589 00 03 00)
G07249430Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 9: Identifying Torque Wrench (001 589 87 21 00)
G07249431Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 10: Identifying Plug-In Joint Adapter (001 589 00 16 00)
G07249432Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 11: Identifying Wedge (601 589 07 63 00)
G07249433Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 12: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
G07249434Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 13: Identifying Pliers (352 589 02 37 00)
G07249435Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 14: Identifying MCP 2.8/Fl Blade. 2.8/Jpt/Spt (000 589 13 99 30)
G07249436Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 15: Identifying Blade Holder With Clamping Pliers (220 589 01 99 50)
G07249437Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REPAIR MATERIALS

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