Check/replace water drain valve in steering gear - AR46.20-P-0005LW

MODEL 205 except CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Center Engine Compartment Paneling, Water Drain Valve And Steering Gear

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Shown: Water drain valve (4) closed 

Fig 2: Water Drain Valve - Closed Position

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Shown: Water drain valve (4) open 

Fig 3: Water Drain Valve - Open Position

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	Remove/install
1	Remove center engine compartment paneling (1)		AR61.20-P-1105LW
	Check
2	Check water drain valve (4)	With open water drain valve (4): ↓ Undo boots and check toothed rack for corrosion.
			AR46.40-P-9998LW
		If the toothed rack is damaged: ↓ Replace rack-and-pinion steering.
			AR46.20-P-0600LW
		If the toothed rack is not damaged: ↓ Check boots and replace damaged boots.
			AR46.40-P-0400LW
		If the boots are not damaged: ↓ Reinstall boots.
			AR46.40-P-9998LW
3	Replace water drain valve (4)	With open water drain valve (4).
		Screw/bolt, water drain valve to electric rack-and-pinion steering	*BA46.20-P-1003-01Q
4	Install in the reverse order