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

Model 222 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 222.133 

	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
	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
	Remove
1	Remove center front engine compartment paneling (1), center engine compartment paneling (2) and rear engine compartment paneling (3)
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	Check
2	Check visible systems, powertrain components, lines, hoses on the underfloor for damage, correct routing, leaks, correct mounting and corrosion	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. Hybrid components, 48 V components, Stationary heater, Boots of front axle shafts (4MATIC), Front axle transmission (4MATIC), 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	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	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.
	Install
7	Install center front engine compartment paneling (1), center engine compartment paneling (2) and rear engine compartment paneling (3)
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