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

Model 213, 238, 257, 290 

Shown on model 213.004 

Courtesy 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
	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 front center engine compartment lining (1), center engine compartment lining (2 and rear engine compartment lining (3).
		Model 213, 238	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
		Model 257	AR61.20-P-1105FR
		Model 290	AR61.20-P-1105FRX
	Check
2	Check visible systems, component parts, lines and hoses of the drive train on the underfloor for damage, correct routing, fluid loss, correct mounting and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
		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, Body reinforcements, 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 problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
3	Check visible systems, component parts, lines and hoses on the underfloor for damage, correct routing, fluid loss, correct mounting and corrosion.	Equipment-dependent. If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 External noise sound generator, Inerting system, Hybrid components, Stationary heater, Manual transmission, Clutch operation, Automatic transmission, Boots of front axle shafts (4MATIC), Front axle transmission (4MATIC), Transfer case (4MATIC). If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
4	Check underfloor and visible component parts on underfloor for damage, routing, mounting and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 Wheel well trim Underfloor paneling, Underfloor. If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
5	Check visible body panels for corrosion and deformation.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 Wheel well body panels Front axle carrier, Rear axle carrier, Chassis steering arms, Underfloor body panels, Body reinforcements. If problems are determined, ↓ proceed in accordance with the country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints. After obtaining special order.
6	Check underfloor paneling for damage from driving over obstacles or from bottoming damage.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If it is suspected that there is damage from driving over obstacles or bottoming, ↓ check steering for mechanical damages. If the steering is mechanically damaged, ↓ Replace steering for safety reasons. After obtaining special order.
	Install
7	Install front center engine compartment lining (1), center engine compartment lining (2) and rear engine compartment lining (3).
		Model 213, 238	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
		Model 257	AR61.20-P-1105FR
		Model 290	AR61.20-P-1105FRX