Remove/install oil level check switch - AR18.40-P-5113GZS (ML63 AMG)
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ENGINE 156 in MODEL 164, 251
| Remove/install | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | |
| Notes on avoiding damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge | AH54.00-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| 1 | Open engine hood | Model 164 | AR88.40-P-1000GZ |
| Model 251 | AR88.40-P-1000RT | ||
| 2 | Raise vehicle with lifting platform | Model 164 | AR00.60-P-1000GZ |
| Model 251 | AR00.60-P-1000RT | ||
| 3 | Remove bottom engine compartment paneling | ||
| Model 164 | AR61.20-P-1105GZ | ||
| Model 251 | AR61.20-P-1105RT | ||
| 4 | Drain engine oil and collect it for recycling | *BF18.00-P-1001-01V | |
| 5 | Remove the electrical connector (2) at the oil level check switch (S43) | ||
| 6 | Remove oil pan bottom section | AR01.45-P-7555GZS | |
| 7 | Remove bolts (3) | *BA01.45-P-1004-01R | |
| 8 | Remove oil level check switch (S43) from oil pan | ||
| 9 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| Checking | |||
| 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 | Check for leaks with engine running |
OIL PAN
| Number | Designation | Engine 156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA01.45-P-1004-01R | Oil level / oil level switch | M6 | Nm | 8.4 |
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
| Number | Designation | Engine 156 in model 164 | Engine 156 in model 251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF18.00-P-1001-01V | Engine oil | Filling capacity (oil and filter change) | Liters | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Specifications for Operating Fluids | Sheet | BB00.40-P-0229-05A | BB00.40-P-0229-05A | ||