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

MODEL 222 

Shown on model 217.479 

Fig 1: Front, Rear And Center Engine Compartment Paneling - Shown On Model 217.479
G11131599DANGERDANGERNOTESIMPORTANTIMPORTANTREMOVINGREFER TO TESTING & REPAIRINSPECTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTINSTALLINGREFER TO TESTING & REPAIRCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER 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
DANGER 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
NOTES Note on high-voltage on-board electrical system   AH54.00-P-0010-01A
IMPORTANT Evaluation of high-voltage components Model 222 with engine 276.824/960, 651.921 AH54.00-P-6500-01SXH
IMPORTANT Notes on evaluating leakages   AH00.00-N-0011-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR
Remove front center engine compartment paneling (1), center engine compartment paneling (2) and rear engine compartment paneling (3)   AR61.20-P-1105LF
INSPECT Check     
2 Check visible systems, powertrain components, lines, hoses on the underfloor for damage, correct routing, leaks, correct mounting and corrosion IMPORTANT Brake system,
Spring elements,
Shock absorber,
Suspension lines and sensors,
Steering,
Front axle,
Engine and mounted major assemblies,
Cooling system,
Heater and A/C system,
Transmission,
Exhaust system,
Exhaust aftertreatment,
Heat shields,
Rear axle,
Rear axle shafts with boots,
Rear axle differential,
Fuel system.
If complaint present
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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
3 Check visible systems, components, lines and hoses on the underfloor for damage, correct routing, leaks, correct mounting and corrosion Equipment-dependent.
IMPORTANT Front axle shafts with boots (4MATIC),
Front axle transmission (4MATIC),
Stationary heater,
Hybrid components,
Transfer case (4MATIC).
If complaint present
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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
4 Check underfloor and visible components on underfloor for damage, routing, mounting and corrosion IMPORTANT Wheel well trim
Underfloor paneling,
Underfloor.
If complaint present
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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
5 Check visible body panels for corrosion and deformation IMPORTANT Wheel well body panels
Front axle carrier,
Rear axle carrier,
Chassis steering arms,
Underfloor body panels,
Body reinforcements.
If complaint present
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proceed in accordance with the country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints.
 
6 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
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Check steering for mechanical damages. If the steering shows signs of mechanical damage.
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Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons.
 
INSTALLING Install     
7
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR
Install front center engine compartment paneling (1), center engine compartment paneling (2) and rear engine compartment paneling (3)   AR61.20-P-1105LF