Replace brake fluid - AP42.00-P-4280V
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Model 171, 172, 231
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 31.8.12 | Bleeder screw on the brake calliper | BA42.10-P-1005-10U |
Model 171 shown
| Remove/install | |||
| Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. | Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | AS00.00-Z-0010-01A | |
| Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury from skin and eye contact with brake fluid | 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 injury . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. | Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. | AS00.00-Z-0002-01A | |
| Brake fluid notes | AH42.50-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on repairs to brake system | AH42.00-P-0003-01A | ||
| 1 | Open engine hood and raise to vertical position | ||
| 2 | Remove cover above brake fluid reservoir | Model 231 | |
| 3 | Unscrew cap of brake fluid reservoir | ||
| 4 | Pump off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir | ||
| 5 | Pour new brake fluid up to "MAX" mark in brake fluid reservoir | *BF42.10-P-1001-01A | |
| *BF42.10-P-1001-01J | |||
| 6 | Connect filler/bleeder unit (01) to brake fluid reservoir | ||
| 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit | WS25.00-P-0016B | ||
| 7 | Lift vehicle on vehicle lift | ||
| Lift/jack up vehicle | Model 171, 172 | AR00.60-P-1000V | |
| Lift/jack up vehicle | Model 231 | AR00.60-P-1000TX | |
| 8 | Remove bottom engine compartment paneling | ||
| Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling | Model 171 | AR61.20-P-1105V | |
| Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling | Model 172 with engine 271 | AR61.20-P-1105W | |
| Remove/install bottom parts of soundproofing | Model 172 with engine 651 |
AR94.30-P-5300W | |
| 9 | Replace brake fluid | ||
| Carrying out bleeding operation | Model 171 | AR42.10-P-0010-02V | |
| Carrying out bleeding operation | Model 172 | AR42.10-P-0010-02EW | |
| Carrying out bleeding operation | Model 231 |
AR42.10-P-0010-02RK | |
| *BA42.10-P-1002-12P | |||
| *BA42.10-P-1002-12J | |||
| *BA42.10-P-1002-10P | |||
| *BA42.10-P-1003-10J | |||
| *BA42.10-P-1005-10U | |||
| *BA25.20-P-1001-01B | |||
| *BA25.20-P-1001-01B | |||
| 10 | Install lower engine compartment paneling | ||
| Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling | Model 171 | AR61.20-P-1105V | |
| Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling | Model 172 with engine 271 | AR61.20-P-1105W | |
| Remove/install bottom parts of soundproofing | Model 172 with engine 651 |
AR94.30-P-5300W | |
| 11 | Lower vehicle | ||
| 12 | Detach filler/bleeder unit (01) from brake fluid reservoir | ||
| 13 | Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir | Brake system - inspect fluid level | AP42.10-P-4210V |
| 14 | Screw on brake fluid reservoir cap | ||
| Check | |||
| 15 | Check brake system for leaks | ||
| Check brake system for leaks | Model 171, 172 | AR42.10-P-0100-01V | |
| Check brake system for leaks | Model 231 | AR42.10-P-0100-01RK | |
| 16 | Install cover above brake fluid reservoir | Model 231 | |
| 17 | Close engine hood |
CLUTCH OPERATING SYSTEM
| Number | Designation | Transmission 711.6 in model 117, 156, 171, 172, 176, 203, 204, 207, 212, 242, 246 | Transmission 716.6 in model 163, 170, 171, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 230 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA25.20-P-1001-01B | Bleed screw to central clutch operator | Nm | 9 | 9 |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 171 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1002-10P | Bleed screw to brake caliper | Nm | 14 |
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 172 | Model 231 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1002-12J | Bleed screw to brake caliper | Nm | 18 | 18 |
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 171 (except 171.473) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1002-12P | Bleed screw to brake caliper | Nm | 14 |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 172 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1003-10J | Bleed screw at brake caliper | Nm | 18 |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 231.457/473 | MODEL 231.474 except CODEB07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1005-10U | Bleed screw on brake caliper | Nm | 18 | 18 |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | MODEL 231.474 with CODE B07 | MODEL 231.479 except CODE B07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1005-10U | Bleed screw on brake caliper | Nm | 18 | 18 |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | MODEL 231.479 with CODE B07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1005-10U | Bleed screw on brake caliper | Nm | 18 |
BRAKE FLUID
| Number | Designation | Model 171 | Model 172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF42.10-P-1001-01A | Brake fluid | Filling capacity | Liter | ≈0, 45...0, 6 | ≈0, 5 |
| Specifications for Operating Fluids, Sheet | DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1) | DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1) | |||
| Specifications for Operating Fluids, Sheet | MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07 | MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07 | |||
BRAKE FLUID
| Number | Designation | Model 231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF42.10-P-1001-01J | Brake fluid | Filling capacity | Liter | ≈0, 6 |
| Sheet | DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1) | |||
| Sheet | MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07 | |||