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Check all visible parts of vehicle underside for damage and leaks - AP00.20-P-0054EW

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MODEL 164, 166, 171, 172, 197.3/4, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 216, 218, 219, 221, 230, 231, 251 

Shown on model 212 

Fig 1: Checking Visible Parts Of Vehicle Underside For Damage And Leaks
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DANGER Risk of death  when touching components on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system Do not touch components and open lines of the high-voltage on-board electrical system. Persons who wear electronic implants (e.g. cardiac pacemakers), must not carry out any work on high-voltage on-board electrical systems. AS54.00-Z-0001-01A
DANGER 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
NOTES Note on high-voltage on-board electrical system   AH54.00-P-0010-01A
IMPORTANT Evaluation of high-voltage components   AH54.00-P-6500-01SXH
IMPORTANT Notes on evaluating leakages   AH00.00-N-0011-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1.1 Remove lower center and rear engine compartment paneling Vehicles with lower engine compartment paneling  
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 underfloor paneling MODEL 166  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR AR61.30-P-1001GQ
1.3 Remove bottom section of soundproofing Vehicles with bottom section 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, components, lines, hoses on the underfloor for damage, correct routing, leaks, correct mounting and corrosion IMPORTANT
  • Wheel well trim
  • Brake system
  • Spring elements
  • Shock absorbers
  • Chassis lines and sensors
  • Steering
  • Front axle
  • Front axle shafts with boots (4MATIC)
  • Front axle transmission (4MATIC)
  • Engine and bolted-on major assemblies
  • Hybrid components (equipment specific)
  • Cooling system
  • Heater and air conditioning system
  • Stationary heater (equipment specific)
  • Transmission
  • Transfer case (4MATIC)
  • Exhaust system
  • Exhaust aftertreatment
  • Heat shields
  • Rear axle
  • Rear axle shafts with boots
  • Rear axle differential
  • Fuel system
  • Underfloor paneling
  • Underfloor

If there are problems:
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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
3 Check visible body panels for corrosion IMPORTANT
  • Wheel well body panels
  • Front axle carriers
  • Rear axle carriers
  • Chassis steering arms
  • Body panels of underfloor
  • Body reinforcements

If corrosion is detected:
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proceed in accordance with the country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints.
 
4 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:
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Check steering for mechanical damage.
If the steering displays signs of mechanical damage:
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Replace steering for safety reasons, subject to separate repair order.
 
INSTALLING Install     
5.1 Install lower center and rear engine compartment paneling Vehicles with lower engine compartment paneling  
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
5.2 Install underbody paneling MODEL 166  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR AR61.30-P-1001GQ
5.3 Install bottom sections of soundproofing Vehicles with bottom section 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