Replace brake fluid - AP42.00-P-4280AK
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Model 117, 156, 169, 176, 242, 246
Model 245 (except 245.286)
Illustrated on model 169
Illustrated on model 169
| Risk of accident when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work. | Before starting the engine, actuate brake pedal several times until pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system. | AS42.50-Z-0002-01A | |
| 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 | ||
| Clean | |||
| 1 | Clean cap (2) and expansion reservoir (1) | ||
| Remove | |||
| 2 | Unscrew cap (2) | ||
| 3 | Suction off brake fluid from the expansion reservoir (1) | ||
| 4 | Add new brake fluid up to the Max. marking in the expansion reservoir (1) | ||
| 5 | Connect filler/bleeder unit (01) to expansion reservoir (1) | Brake fluid change unit with supply tank (10-20 l) |
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| 6.1 | Remove rear lower engine compartment paneling | Vehicles with lower engine compartment paneling | |
| MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 | AR61.20-P-1105NKB | ||
| Model 169, 245 (except 245.286) with code 484 (Rough road package) | AR61.20-P-1105AL | ||
| Model 169, 245 (except 245.286) except code 484 (Rough road package) | AR61.20-P-1105AM | ||
| 6.2 | Remove bottom section of soundproofing | Vehicles with bottom section of soundproofing | |
| MODEL 117, 156, 176, 246 | AR94.30-P-5300NKB | ||
| Model 169, 245 (except 245.286) | AR94.30-P-5300AK | ||
| Change fluid | |||
| 7 | Replace brake fluid | ||
| General brake fluid | DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1) | ||
| Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus) | MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07 | ||
| 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit | WS25.00-P-0016B | ||
| *BA42.10-P-1001-10N | |||
| *BA42.10-P-1003-12N | |||
| *BA42.10-P-1002-12J | |||
| *BA25.20-P-1001-01E | |||
| *BA25.20-P-1001-01F | |||
| *BA25.20-P-1001-01B | |||
| *BA25.20-P-1002-01E | |||
New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose: ↓ Bleed the system. |
*BA25.20-P-1002-01F | ||
| Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 | AR42.10-P-0010-02NKB | ||
| Model 169 Model 245 (except 245.286) |
AR42.10-P-0010-02AK | ||
| Check | |||
| 8 | Check brake system for leaks | If there are problems: ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| Install | |||
| 9.1 | Install lower rear engine compartment paneling | Vehicles with lower engine compartment paneling | |
| MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 | AR61.20-P-1105NKB | ||
| Model 169, 245 (except 245.286) with code 484 (Rough road package) | AR61.20-P-1105AL | ||
| Model 169, 245 (except 245.286) except code 484 (Rough road package) | AR61.20-P-1105AM | ||
| 9.2 | Install rear bottom section of soundproofing | Vehicles with bottom section of soundproofing | |
| MODEL 117, 156, 176, 246 | AR94.30-P-5300NKB | ||
| Model 169, 245 (except 245.286) | AR94.30-P-5300AK | ||
| 10 | Lower vehicle | ||
| 11 | Disconnect filling and bleeding unit (01) | ||
| Check | |||
| 12 | Check fluid level in expansion reservoir (1) | AP42.10-P-4210AK |
CLUTCH OPERATING SYSTEM
| Number | Designation | Transmission 711.6 in model 117, 156, 171, 172, 176, 203, 204, 207, 212, 242, 246 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA25.20-P-1001-01B | Bleed screw to central clutch operator | Nm | 9 |
CLUTCH OPERATING SYSTEM
| Number | Designation | Model 169.0/3 with transmission 711 | Model 169.0/3 with transmission 716.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA25.20-P-1001-01E | Bleed screw to central clutch release bearing | Nm | - | 7 |
CLUTCH OPERATING SYSTEM
| Number | Designation | Model 245.2 with transmission 711 | Model 245.2 with transmission 716.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA25.20-P-1001-01F | Bleed screw to central clutch release bearing | Nm | - | 7 |
CLUTCH OPERATING SYSTEM
| Number | Designation | Model 169.0/3 with transmission 711 | Model 169.0/3 with transmission 716.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA25.20-P-1002-01E | Bleed screw to clutch slave cylinder | Nm | 5 | - |
CLUTCH OPERATING SYSTEM
| Number | Designation | Model 245.2 with transmission 711 | Model 245.2 with transmission 716.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA25.20-P-1002-01F | Bleed screw to clutch slave cylinder | Nm | 5 | - |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 117 | Model 156 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1001-10N | Bleed screw on brake caliper | Nm | 18 | 18 |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 169 | Model 176, 246 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1001-10N | Bleed screw on brake caliper | Nm | 14 | 18 |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 242 | Model 245 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1001-10N | Bleed screw on brake caliper | Nm | 18 | 14 |
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 117 | Model 156 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1002-12J | Bleed screw to brake caliper | Nm | 14 | 14 |
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 176, 246 | Model 242 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1002-12J | Bleed screw to brake caliper | Nm | 14 | 14 |
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 169 | Model 245 (except 245.286) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1003-12N | Bleed screw to brake caliper | Nm | 14 | 14 |