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Check Vehicle Underside In Visible Area For Signs Of Damage, Fluid Loss And Corrosion - AP60.00-P-0051C

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Model 253 (except 253.99) 

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DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A .
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 .
  Preparatory activity     
1 Lift vehicle with lifting platform.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A .
INSPECT Check     
2 Check visible component parts, lines, hoses on underbody for damage, routing and fluid loss. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
IMPORTANT Steering,
Spring elements,
Shock absorber,
Rear axle shaft boots,
Underfloor paneling,
Heat shields,
Exhaust system,
Exhaust aftertreatment,
Actuator motors of exhaust gas flaps,
Brake system,
Fuel system,
Rear axle differential.
If problems are determined,
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rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
3 Check visible component parts, lines, hoses on underbody for damage, routing and fluid loss. Equipment-dependent.
IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
IMPORTANT External noise sound generator,
Electric drive and power electronics,
High-voltage battery and electric lines,
Stationary heater,
Manual transmission,
Clutch operation,
Automatic transmission,
Front axle shafts with boots (4MATIC),
Transfer case (4MATIC).
If problems are determined,
↓
rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
4 Check visible body panels for corrosion and deformation. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
IMPORTANT Wheel well body panels,
Front axle carrier,
Rear axle carrier,
Chassis steering arms,
Underfloor body panels,
Body reinforcements.
If problems are determined,
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proceed in accordance with the country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints.
 
5 Check vehicle underside for evidence of driving over obstacles or damage caused by contact with the vehicle underside. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If it is suspected that obstacles have been driven over or bottoming damage has occurred,
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check steering for mechanical damages. If the steering is mechanically damaged,
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Replace steering for safety reasons.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
  Finishing activity     
6 Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A .