Replace brake fluid - AP42.00-P-4280R

MODEL 230 except CODE (P99) "AMG Black Series" special model 

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir And Cover - Shown On Model 230

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  caused by body parts being jammed or crushed. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by brake fluid spraying out at high pressure when working on the SBC brake system	Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.	AS42.46-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
	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
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Notes on bleeding brake system		AH42.10-P-0002-01T
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
1	Connect battery charger	It must be possible to raise the vehicle with the battery charger connected.
2	Unscrew cap (11) of brake fluid reservoir (10)
3	Extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir (10)
4	Pour in new brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark on the brake fluid reservoir (10)
5	Connect brake fluid changing equipment	Only approved brake fluid changing equipment may be used, otherwise malfunctions in the SBC system may occur. Follow directions in operating manual supplied by manufacturer. Set bleeding pressure to between 2 bar and 2.5 bar.
		Brake fluid	*BF42.10-P-1001-01A
6	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS system	It must be possible to raise the vehicle with the STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system connected. Position diagnostic system such that its display screen can be seen from the driver seat. Pay attention to the diagnostic connector when entering the vehicle.
7	Raise vehicle
8	Remove wheels	Only if the bleed screw is not accessible.
		Model 211, 230	AP40.10-P-4050Z
		Model 219	AP40.10-P-4050TX
9	Have empty receptacle ready	Total quantity for change up to 2250 ml. Brake fluid receptacle
10	Carry out brake fluid changing process with STAR DIAGNOSIS	The following steps should be run through in STAR DIAGNOSIS: Select menu item "SBC-Sensotronic Brake Control" and appropriate menu item for brake fluid change. Then process all the individual steps from top to bottom. Extremely high pressure: Secure bleed hose with electrohydraulic brake adapter to prevent it from slipping off the bleed screw.
		Front bleed screw:	*BA42.10-P-1002-10
		Rear bleed screw:	*BA42.10-P-1001-12
		EHB adapter	Fig 3
11	Install in the reverse order
12	Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (10), correct if necessary	The fluid level must be between the "MAX" and "MIN" marks embossed in the brake fluid expansion reservoir.	AP42.10-P-4210Z

Fig 2: EHB Adapter (240 589 00 91 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying EHB Adapter (240 589 00 91 00)

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