Remove/install alternator - AR15.40-P-5032SX

ENGINE 272.946/965/975 in MODEL 221 

ENGINE 273 in MODEL 216, 221 

Shown on engine 273 

Fig 1: Identifying Alternator Remove/Install Components (Shown On Engine 273)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1	Remove front and center engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105SX
2.1	Remove double hose clamp (7)	Vehicles without 4MATIC
			*BA27.55-P-1005-01D
2.2	Remove hydraulic line for power steering from alternator (G2) holder	Vehicles with 4-MATIC
3	Unscrew lower bolts (6) for alternator (G2)		*BA15.40-P-1001-01F
4	Detach ground lines from batteries		AR54.10-P-0003SX
5	Remove engine intake air duct and front engine cover
6	Remove fan shroud	Except engine 272 with 4-MATIC	AR20.40-P-6800SX
7	Attach radiator guard plate	Except engine 272 with 4-MATIC
	Radiator guard plate/condenser		WF58.50-P-0110-01A
8	Remove poly-V belt		AR13.20-P-0001SX
9	Unclip switchover valve (Y32) and remove bolts from bracket (8)	Model 221 with engine 273 without 4-MATIC
			*BA01.30-P-1009-01O
10	Release plug (4) and disconnect
11	Detach cap (1), unscrew nut (2) and remove electrical line (3) from alternator (G2)		*BA15.40-P-1002-01F
12	Remove upper bolts (5) and pull alternator (G2) upwards and out	Vehicles with engine 273 with 4-MATIC Lead along alternator on radiator until middle of engine then remove vertically upwards.
			*BA15.40-P-1001-01F
13	Install in the reverse order