Remove/install fuel rail with injectors (ME-SFI) - AR07.03-P-1451GZ (ML500)

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ENGINE 113.964 in MODEL 164.175

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Rail With Injectors (ME-SFI) Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

	Remove/Install
	Risk of explosion caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel.	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.	AS47.00-Z-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
1	Open engine hood		AR88.40-P-1000GZ
2	Remove air filter housing		AR09.10-P-1150GZ
3	Dismantle paneling (2), to do this, remove the clamp (5) and the tie straps
4	Loosen the engine wiring harness from the fuel distributor rail (1)
5	Unscrew plug from (9) service valve (10)
6	Reduce fuel pressure with the pressure hose via the service valve (10)	Collect fuel in a suitable container.	AR07.03-P-1460-01GZ
		Pressure hose	Fig 2
7	Disconnect the fuel line (3) from the fuel distributor rail (1)	Allow escaping fuel to drain into a suitable container.
			*BA07.52-P-1001-01A
8	Remove the electrical connectors at the fuel injection valves (Y62)
9	Unscrew bolts (8) in the air intake pipe (22)		*BA07.52-P-1002-01A
10	Lift fuel distributor rail (1) and fuel injection valves (Y62) from intake manifold (22)	Installation: Check sealing ring (12) for damage and replace if required. Installation: Before inserting the fuel injection valves (Y62), coat the sealing ring (12) with lubricant.
		Lubricant	*BR00.45-Z-1002-06A
	Check
11	Check fuel injection valves (Y62) with STAR DIAGNOSIS
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
		STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system If necessary: ↓	*WH58.30-Z-1048-13A
		Replace fuel injection valves.	AR07.03-P-6520GZ
12	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 engine	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
13	Carry out engine test run and check fuel system for leaks	In the event of oil loss determine and eliminate cause, otherwise malfunctions, transmission damage, and serious environmental pollution may occur.

FUEL RAIL

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/ 986/988
BA07.52-P-1001-01A	Fuel feed line to fuel distributor	Nm	38
BA07.52-P-1002-01A	Bolt of fuel rail to intake manifold	Nm	10

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Hose (119 589 04 63 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1048-13A	STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system, Compact Passenger Car	6511 1801 00

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1002-06A	Lubricating paste, rubber parts 2.5 kg, DB supply specification 6867.00	A 000 989 01 60