Remove/install exhaust manifold - AR14.10-P-3915GZ (ML500, ML63 AMG)

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ENGINE 113.964 in MODEL 164.175

ENGINE 156.980 in MODEL 164.177

Shown on model 164.175 on left side of the engine

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Components (Shown On Model 164.175 Left Side Of Engine)

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Shown on model 164.175 on right side the engine

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Components (Shown On Model 164.175 Right Side Of Engine)

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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
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts	All models	AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	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 safety glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
1.1	Disconnect ground cable of battery	Insulate clamping device for ground line in order to prevent inadvertent contact with ground point of battery.	AR54.10-P-0003GZ
		Only when removing exhaust manifold on the right.
	Notes on battery	All models	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing/installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
2	Open engine hood		AR88.40-P-1000GZ
3	Remove air filter housing	Model 164.175	AR09.10-P-1150GZ
		Model 164.177	AR09.10-P-1150GZS
4	Raise vehicle with lifting platform		AR00.60-P-1000GZ
5	Remove lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105GZ
6	Remove complete exhaust system	Model 164.175	AR49.10-P-7000GZ
		Model 164.177	AR49.10-P-7000GZS
	Exhaust manifold on the left
7	Unscrew nuts (2) at exhaust manifold (1).	Installation: Replace nuts and seals. Inspect studs for damage and replace if necessary.
		Engine 113.964	*BA14.10-P-1001-01B
		Engine 156.980	*BA14.10-P-1001-01N
		Torque wrench	Fig 3
8	Remove exhaust manifold (1) from below
	Exhaust manifold on the right
9.1	Unscrew shield (3) bolts (4) on exhaust manifold (1) and remove shield (3)	Model 164.175
10	Unscrew nuts (2) at exhaust manifold (1).	Installation: Replace nuts and seals. Inspect studs for damage and replace if necessary.
		Engine 113.964	*BA14.10-P-1001-01B
		Engine 156.980	*BA14.10-P-1001-01N
		Torque wrench	Fig 3
11	Remove exhaust manifold (1) from below
	Clean
12	Clean sealing surfaces	Do not use sharp or pointed objects to clean sealing surfaces.
		Cold spray-capable cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1001-04A
13	Install in the reverse order
14.1	Perform basic programming	Only when removing exhaust manifold on the right.	AR00.19-P-0200GZ
	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 running engine	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
15	Conduct engine test run and inspect exhaust system for leaks

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Number	Designation		Engine 113.940/941/942/943/944/945/946/948/960/961/962/963/964/965/966/967/968/969/971/980/981/982/984/986/992/993/995
BA14.10-P-1001-01B	Nut on exhaust manifold	Nm	16

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Number	Designation		Engine 156
BA14.10-P-1001-01N	Nut, exhaust manifold to cylinder head	Nm	22

Fig 3: Identifying Torque Wrench (001 589 72 21 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-04A	Cold spray-capable cleaner	Henkel Loctite Deutschland GmbH Arabellastrasse 17 81925 Munchen Germany Tel. +49 89 9268-0 Fax + 49 89 9101978 www.Loctite.de