Check all visible parts of vehicle underside for damage and leaks - AP00.20-P-0054E

MODEL 205 

Shown on model 212 

Fig 1: Checking Vehicle Underside Visible Parts For Damage And Leaks - Shown On Model 212

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of death  when touching components on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system	Do not touch components and open lines of the high-voltage on-board electrical system. Persons who wear electronic implants (e.g. cardiac pacemakers), must not carry out any work on high-voltage on-board electrical systems.	AS54.00-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
	Note on high-voltage on-board electrical system		AH54.00-P-0010-01A
	Evaluation of high-voltage components		AH54.00-P-6500-01SXH
	Notes on evaluating leakages		AH00.00-N-0011-01A
	Remove
1	Remove lower center and rear engine compartment paneling
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	Check
2	Check visible systems, components, lines, hoses on the underfloor for damage, correct routing, leaks, correct mounting and corrosion	Wheel well trim Brake system Spring elements Shock absorbers Chassis lines and sensors Steering Front axle Front axle shafts with boots (4MATIC) Front axle transmission (4MATIC) Engine and bolted-on major assemblies Hybrid components (equipment specific) Cooling system Heater and air conditioning system Stationary heater (equipment specific) Transmission Transfer case (4MATIC) Exhaust system Exhaust aftertreatment Heat shields Rear axle Rear axle shafts with boots Rear axle differential Fuel system Underfloor paneling Underfloor If there are problems: ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
3	Check visible body panels for corrosion	Wheel well body panels Front axle carriers Rear axle carriers Chassis steering arms Body panel underside Body reinforcements If corrosion is detected: ↓ proceed in accordance with the country - specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints.
4	Check vehicle underside for evidence of driving over obstacles or damage caused by contact with the vehicle underside	If driving over obstacles or damage caused by contact with the vehicle underside is suspected: ↓ Check steering for mechanical damages. If the steering shows signs of mechanical damage: ↓ Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons.
	Install
5	Install lower center and rear engine compartment paneling
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