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Remove/Install Exhaust Aftertreatment Unit - AR49.20-P-1500MSA

Engine 256.9 In Model 213, 238 

as of model year 2020 

MODIFICATION NOTES

18.01.2022 New operation steps added. Operation steps 17, 18, 19, 20.  
15.09.2021 Remove shield of gasoline particulate filter differential pressure sensor (B163/3), release and disconnect electrical connector. Operation step 5.  
15.09.2021 Remove heat shield between coolant expansion reservoir and exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1). Operation step 6.  
Fig 1: Exhaust Aftertreatment Unit Components Location - Engine 256.9 In Model 238 As Of Model Year 2020
G15378208Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
G15378209Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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
WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the danger zone. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A 
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove upper Engine cover. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Do not install upper Engine cover until after the leak test. AR01.10-P-2405MSA
2 Remove heat shield (3). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut/screw, heat shield to exhaust gas turbocharger/heat shield *BA09.40-P-1004-02MRT 
3 Remove heat shield (2). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut/screw, heat shield to exhaust gas turbocharger/heat shield *BA09.40-P-1004-02MRT 
4 Remove pressure hoses (10) from exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1) and seal openings with suitable stop plugs. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace clamps.
SPECIAL TOOL Pliers for click clamps
Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 2
5 Remove shield of gasoline particulate filter differential pressure sensor (B163/3), release and disconnect electrical connector.    
6 Remove heat shield between coolant expansion reservoir and exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1).    
7 Release and disconnect the electrical connections (4).    
8 Remove electric line of lambda sensor upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2) from Engine.   AR07.04-P-0086MSA
9 Remove electric line of lambda sensor downstream of catalytic converter (G3/1) from Engine.   AR07.04-P-0085MSA
10 Remove electric line of temperature sensor upstream of gasoline particulate filter (B163/4) from Engine.   AR49.20-P-0200MSA 
11 Remove exhaust system from exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only install center and rear lower rear Engine compartment paneling again after leak test. AR49.10-P-7142MSA 
12 Remove screws_(7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, catalytic converter to bracket *BA49.10-P-1005-02P 
13 Remove screws (8). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, catalytic converter to bracket *BA49.10-P-1005-02P 
14 Release upper screw of heat shield (5) and release heat shield (5) from clip at heat shield (6). IMPORTANT Heat shield (5) remains in vehicle.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION M6 x 1
*BA00.10-P-1002-04A 
15 Remove clamp (9) between exhaust gas turbocharger and exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace clamp (9) and seal.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Profile clamp, exhaust system to exhaust gas turbocharger
*BA09.40-P-1001-02MRT 
16 Remove exhaust gas aftertreatment unit(1).    
17 Remove lambda sensor upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2). When replacing the exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1). AR07.04-P-0086MSA
18 Remove lambda sensor downstream of catalytic converter (G3/1). When replacing the exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1). AR07.04-P-0085MSA
19 Remove differential pressure sensor with molded hoses from exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1). When replacing the exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1).
IMPORTANT Replace clamps.
SPECIAL TOOL Pliers for click clamps
Fig 3
20 Remove temperature sensor of gasoline particulate filter. When replacing the exhaust gas aftertreatment unit (1). AR49.20-P-0200MSA 
CLEAN Clean     
21 Remove combustion and corrosion residue at connecting points. Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
22 Install in the reverse order.    
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when Engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the Engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
23 Perform an Engine test run; check the Engine for proper operation and the exhaust system for leaks.    
24 Install center and rear lower Engine compartment lining.   AR61.20-P-1105LWE
25 Install upper Engine cover.   AR01.10-P-2405MSA
METRIC SCREWS/BOLTS AND NUTS AS PER MBN 10 105, 10 143

Number Designation 8.8 10.9
BA00.10-P-1002-04A M6 x 1 Nm 9 13
TURBOCHARGER

Number Designation Engine 256.9
BA09.40-P-1001-02MRT Profile clamp, exhaust system to exhaust gas turbocharger Nm 17
TURBOCHARGER

Number Designation Engine 256.9
BA09.40-P-1004-02MRT Nut/screw, heat shield to exhaust gas turbocharger/heat shield Nm 8
EXHAUST SYSTEM

Number Designation Model 213 with engine 256 Model 238 with engine 256
BA49.10-P-1005-02P Bolt, catalytic converter to bracket Nm 20 20
Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G15378210Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Pliers For Click Clamps (171 589 00 37 00)
G15378211Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Assembly cleaner A 000 986 56 01