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Check All Visible Parts Of Vehicle Underside For Damage And Fluid Loss - AP00.20-P-0054F

Model 166, 292 

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Shown on model 166.003 

DANGER 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
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
Notice  General information on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment   AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
Notice  Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A
  Notes on evaluating leakages   AH00.00-P-0011-01KOA
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove front center engine compartment paneling (30), center engine compartment paneling (31) and the rear engine compartment paneling (32)    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR61.30-P-1001GQ
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,
Actuator motors of exhaust gas flaps,
Heat shields,
Rear axle,
Rear axle shafts with boots,
Rear axle differential,
Fuel system.
If a problem arises
 
    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 a problem arises

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 a problem arises

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 a problem arises

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

check steering for mechanical damages.
If the steering shows signs of mechanical damage.

Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons.
 
INSTALLING Install     
7 Install front center engine compartment paneling (30), center engine compartment paneling (31) and the rear engine compartment paneling (32)    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR61.30-P-1001GQ