Remove/install oil dipstick guide tube - AR18.40-P-3510GZ (ML500)

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ENGINES 113.964 in MODEL 164.175

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

	Remove/install
	Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position		AR88.40-P-1000GZ
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
2	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-1000GZ
3	Remove engine cover (5) at front		AR01.10-P-2405GZ
4	Pull oil dipstick out of oil dipstick guide tube (1)
5	Remove bolts (4) and take out shield (3)
6	Remove bolt (2)		*BA01.20-P-1001-01E
7	Detach lower engine compartment paneling	Installation: Install engine compartment paneling only after engine test run.	AR61.20-P-1105GZ
8	Remove oil dipstick guide tube (1) up and out	Installation: Introduce oil dipstick guide tube (1) into oil pan from below. Installation: Replace sealing ring (6) of oil dipstick guide tube (1). When fitting the oil dipstick guide tube (1), ensure the sealing ring (6) is not pressed into the oil pan.
9	Install in the reverse order
	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
10	Carry out an engine test run and check engine for leaks	Check engine oil level approx. 5 minutes after switching off warm engine, adjust to correct level if required.

CRANKCASE VENTILATION, CYLINDER HEAD COVER

Number	Designation		Engine 113
BA01.20-P-1001-01E	Cylinder head cover bolt	Nm	9