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

Model 164, 171, 172, 197.3/4, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 216, 218, 219, 221, 230, 231, 251 

Shown on model 212 

G09973463Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  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
  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
REMOVING Remove     
1.1 Remove lower center and rear engine compartment lining. Vehicles with lower engine compartment lining.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 164 AR61.20-P-1105GZ
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 171 AR61 20-P-1105V
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 172 AR61.20-P-1105W
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   model 197 AR61.20-P-1105RQ
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   model 203, 209 AR61.20-P-1105P
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 204 (except 204.9), 207, 212, 218 AR61.20-P-1105EW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 204.9 AR61.20-P-1105CY
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 211 AR61.20-P-1105T
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 216, 221 except CODE Z07 (Highest protection) AR61.20-P-1105SX
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 219 AR61.20-P-1105TX
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 221.1 with CODE Z07 (Highest protection) AR61.20-P-1105SXS
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 230 with CODE P99 ("AMG Black Series" special model) AR61.20-P-1105RBS
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 230 except CODE P99 ("AMG Black Series" special model) AR61.20-P-1105R
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 231 AR61.20-P-1105RK
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 251 AR61.20-P-1105RT
1.2 Remove bottom sections of soundproofing. Vehicles with bottom sections of soundproofing.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 164 AR94.30-P-5300GZ
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 172 AR94.30-P-5300W
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 203, 209 AR94.30-P-5300P
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 204 (except 204.9), 207, 212, 218 AR94.30-P-5300EW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 211 AR94.30-P-5300T
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 219 AR94.30-P-5300TX
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 251 AR94.30-P-5300RT
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 problems occur,

rectify the problems.
 
    IMPORTANT After obtaining special 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),
Transfer case (4Matic),
Stationary heater,
Hybrid components.
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
 
    IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.  
4 Check underfloor and visible component parts on underfloor for damage, routing, mounting and corrosion. IMPORTANT Wheel well trim
Underfloor paneling,
Underfloor.
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
 
    IMPORTANT After obtaining special 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.
 
    IMPORTANT Check rear axle carrier in area of welded-on mounting supports for thrust arm/tie rod for corrosion/perforation.
If corrosion is found:

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 it is suspected that obstacles have been driven over or bottoming damage has occurred,

check steering for mechanical damages.
If the steering is mechanically damaged,
↓ 
Replace steering for safety reasons.
 
INSTALLING Install  IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.  
7.1 Install bottom center and rear engine compartment paneling. Vehicles with lower engine compartment lining.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 164 AR61.20-P-1105GZ
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 171 AR61.20-P-1105V
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 172 AR61.20-P-1105W
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   model 197 AR61.20-P-1105RQ
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   model 203, 209 AR61.20-P-1105P
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 204 (except 204.9), 207, 212, 218 AR61.20-P-1105EW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 204.9 AR61.20-P-1105CY
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 211 AR61.20-P-1105T
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 216, 221 except CODE Z07 (Highest protection) AR61.20-P-1105SX
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 219 AR61.20-P-1105TX
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 221.1 with CODE Z07 (Highest protection) AR61.20-P-1105SXS
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 230 with CODE P99 ("AMG Black Series" special model) AR61.20-P-1105RBS
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 230 except CODE P99 ("AMG Black Series" special model) AR61.20-P-1105R
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 231 AR61.20-P-1105RK
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 251 AR61.20-P-1105RT
7.2 Install bottom part of noise encapsulation. Vehicles with bottom sections of soundproofing.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 164 AR94.30-P-5300GZ
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 172 AR94.30-P-5300W
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   model 203, 209 AR94.30-P-5300P
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 204 (except 204.9), 207, 212, 218 AR94.30-P-5300EW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 211 AR94.30-P-5300T
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 219 AR94.30-P-5300TX
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 251 AR94.30-P-5300RT