Remove/install engine oil cooler - AR18.30-P-1000GZS (ML63 AMG)

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ENGINES 156 in MODEL 164, 251

Shown on model 164

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Remove/Install Components

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MODIFICATION NOTES

3.3.06	Nut connecting bracket to retaining frame	Engine 156.980/983	*BA18.30-P-1007-01B
	Bolt connecting oil line to oil cooler flange		*BA18.30-P-1016-01B

	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, or sliding roof	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1	Open engine hood	Model 164	AR88.40-P-1000GZ
		Model 251	AR88.40-P-1000RT
2	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift	Model 164	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		Model 251	AR00.60-P-1000RT
3	Remove lower engine compartment paneling	Installation: Only install lower engine compartment paneling after the leak test.
		Model 164	AR61.20-P-1105GZ
		Model 251	AR61.20-P-1105RT
4	Remove front bumper	Model 164	AR88.20-P-2000GZ
		Model 251	AR88.20-P-2000RT
5	Remove bolt (3)		*BA18.30-P-1016-01B
6	Disconnect oil lines (4) from oil cooler (1)	Collect engine oil in reservoir.
		Set of stop plugs	Fig 2
7	Screw down nut (5) and take out right bracket (6).	Secure oil cooler (1) against falling down.
			*BA18.30-P-1007-01B
8	Pull oil cooler (1) with air duct housing (2) out of left bracket
9	Unclip bottom locks (7), fold up top locks (8) and remove oil cooler (1)	When exchanging the oil cooler (1).
	Checking
10	Check rubber mount in left and right bracket (6)	Check for wear and correct seating, if required: ↓ Install new rubber bushing
		Lubricant paste	*BR00.45-Z-1002-06A
11	Install in the reverse order
12	Check engine oil level and adjust correctly	See: ↓
		Engine oil and filter change	AP18.00-P-0101GZ
	Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
13	Conduct engine test run and check engine for leaks while it is running

OIL COOLING SYSTEM

Number	Designation		Engine 156
BA18.30-P-1007-01B	Nut connecting bracket to retaining frame	Nm	9
BA18.30-P-1016-01B	Oil line flange bolt to oil cooler	Nm	9

Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1002-06A	Lubricant paste	A 000 989 01 60