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Replace Spark Plugs - AP15.10-P-1580C

Engine 176 in model 167, 217, 222 

Engine 176 in model 463 

Engine 177 in model 205, 213, 217, 222, 253, 290 

Engine 177 in model 463 

MODIFICATION NOTES

30.10.2020 New operation steps 1, 4 to 6 for checking and cleaning soiling added.    

Shown on Engine 177.980 in model 213.088, left cylinder bank 

Fig 1: Spark Plugs Components Location - Engine 176 And 177 In Model 463 (Shown On Engine 177.980 In Model 213.088, Left Cylinder Bank)
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Shown on ignition coil in Engine 157.980 

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WARNING 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
  Risk of explosion  from pressurized spray cans Protect cans from direct sunlight and temperatures above 50°C AS00.00-Z-0015-01A
  Risk of death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC) Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines. AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
  Information on avoiding damage when replacing spark plugs   AH15.10-P-0002-02A 
  Preparatory tasks     
1 As a supplement to the following description, the method can also be called up as a WSM film. Video: Clean spark plug wells GB15.10-P-0000-00A
REMOVING Remove     
2 Remove ignition coils.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 167, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNO
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 167, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNO
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 217, 222, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNL
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 217, 222, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNL
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 177 in model 205 AR15.12-P-2003MNA 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 463 as of model year 2019, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008XGA 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 463 as of model year 2019, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009XGA 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 213, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNE
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 213, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNE
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 217, 222 ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNM
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 217, 222 ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNM
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 253, ignition coils for left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNG
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 253, ignition coils for right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNG
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 290, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNI
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 290, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNI
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 463 as of model year 2019, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008XGC 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 463 as of model year 2019, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009XGC 
CLEAN Clean     
3 Use compressed air to blow out any dirt residue in the spark-plug recesses. NOTES
Seal openings with lint-free rags. Damage can otherwise occur.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 3
INSPECT Check     
4 Check whether dirt remains in the spark plug wells. If dirt remains in the spark plug wells,

Clean spark plug wells with cleaner and blow out with compressed air. Proceed with operation step 5.
If the spark plug wells are clean,

Proceed with step 7.
 
CLEANING Clean     
5 Clean spark plug wells with cleaner and blow out with compressed air. If dirt remains in the spark plug wells,
NOTES
Seal openings with lint-free rags.
Damage can otherwise occur.
 
 
    Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
INSPECT Check     
6 Check whether dirt remains in the spark plug wells after cleaning with cleaner. If dirt remains in the spark plug wells,
If dirt remains in the spark plug wells,

Clean spark plug wells with cleaner and blow out with compressed air. Proceed with operation step 5.
If the spark plug wells are clean,

Proceed with step 7.
 
REMOVING Remove     
7 Remove spark plugs (1) from cylinder heads using spark plug wrench (01). SPECIAL TOOL Spark plug wrench Fig 2
CLEANING Clean     
8 Vacuum spark plug wells using vacuum cleaner attachment. NOTES
Remove metal insert at end of hose. Damage can otherwise occur.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter Fig 4
INSTALLING Install     
9 Screw new spark plugs (1) into cylinder heads using spark plug wrench (01). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Spark plug to cylinder head *BA15.10-P-1001-01H 
    SPECIAL TOOL
Spark plug wrench
Fig 2
INSPECT Check     
10 Check the spark plug connectors (2), ignition coils and ignition lines for damage, deformation and crack formation. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
INSTALLING Install     
11 Apply coating of spark plug connector grease to sealing lips (3) of spark plug connectors (2) before installation. Spark plug connector grease *BR00.45-Z-1102-06A 
12 Install ignition coils.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 167, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNO
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 167, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNO
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 217, 222, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNL
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 217, 222, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNL
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 177 in model 205 AR15.12-P-2003MNA 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 463 as of model year 2019, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008XGA 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 176 in model 463 as of model year 2019, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009XGA 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 213, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNE
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 213, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNE
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 217, 222 ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNM
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 217, 222 ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNM
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 253, ignition coils for left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNG
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 253, ignition coils for right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNG
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 290, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008MNI
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 290, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009MNI
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 463 as of model year 2019, ignition coils of left cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2008XGC 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 177 in model 463 as of model year 2019, ignition coils of right cylinder bank AR15.12-P-2009XGC 
SPARK PLUGS

Number Designation Engine 176 Engine 177
BA15.10-P-1001-01H Spark plug to cylinder head Nm 22 22
Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Wrench (278 589 00 09 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G13656639Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Adapter (270 589 00 68 00)
G13656640Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Assembly cleaner A 000 986 56 01
BR00.45-Z-1102-06A Spark plug connector grease A 002 989 80 51