Remove/install oil dipstick guide tube - AR18.40-P-3510GZS (ML63 AMG)

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ENGINE 156 in MODEL 164, 251

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Dipstick Guide Tube, Dipstick And Sealing Ring

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	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 death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of lifting platform and position four support plates at lifting platform support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of explosion caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
1	Disconnect ground line from battery	Insulate ground line clamp as a protection against unintentional contact of dismounted ground line with ground point of battery. Vehicles with Keyless Go, code 889: Switch off engine, remove Keyless Go cards out of vehicle and store outside of the transmitter range.
		Model 164	AR54.10-P-0003GZ
		Model 251	AR54.10-P-0003RT
	Notes on battery	All models	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
	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
2	Open engine hood	Model 164	AR88.40-P-1000GZ
		Model 251	AR88.40-P-1000RT
3	Remove partition wall between wheelhouses	Model 251 only	AR62.30-P-2400RT
4	Remove air filter housing		AR09.10-P-1150GZS
5	Remove upper radiator crossmember	Model 164	AR62.30-P-2300GZ
		Model 251	AR62.30-P-2300RT
6	Pull oil dipstick (2) out of oil dipstick guide tube (1)
7	Mount engine hoist	Remove engine intake air duct
		Model 164	AR33.10-P-0100-01GZ
		Model 251	AR33.10-P-0100-01RT
		Observe manufacturer's assembly specifications and safety information.
			Fig 2
8	Raise vehicle with lifting platform	Model 164	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		Model 251	AR00.60-P-1000RT
9	Detach lower engine compartment paneling	Installation: Only install engine compartment paneling after engine test run.
		Model 164	AR61.20-P-1105GZ
		Model 251	AR61.20-P-1105RT
10	Loosen both engine mounts from below		AR22.10-P-1260GZS
11	Raise engine with engine lifting device	Pay attention when lifting out engine that no cables and lines are damaged and that engine does not lean against the partition wall.
12	Remove screw (3)
13	Remove oil dipstick guide tube (1) up and out	Installation: Replace sealing ring (4) for dipstick guide tube (1). When fitting oil dipstick guide tube (1), ensure sealing ring (4) is not pressed into oil pan.
14	Install in the reverse order
15	Check engine oil level and replenish oil if necessary	The vehicle must be positioned horizontally on the wheels, otherwise false measurements occur.
	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
16	Perform engine test run and check leaktightness of oil dipstick guide tube	Check engine oil level approx. 5 minutes after switching off warm engine, adjust to correct level if required

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Lifting Fixture (240 589 00 61 00)

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