Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 660

Fig. 23: Identifying Blower Regulator 

DUST FILTER, LOCATION / TASK / FUNCTION - GF83.10-P-2142GH 

MODEL 163 up to 31.8.01  

REAR VENTILATION, LOCATION/PURPOSE/FUNCTION - GF83.10-P-2143GC 

MODEL 163, 168  

 

Blower regulator, 
location

The blower regulator (A32n1) is below the glove compartment, to 
the right of the evaporator housing.

 

 

Blower regulator, 
task

The blower regulator controls the voltage supply to the blower 
motor (A32m1) depending on the current blower setting.

 

 

Blower controller 
function

 

GF83.10-P-
2103-01GI

 

Dust filter, 
location

 

GF83.10-P-
2104-01GH

 

Dust filter 
task

The dust filter filters the fresh air and recirculating air flowing through the 
heater/ evaporator housing.

 

 

Dust filter, 
function

The dust filter element consists of fleece, which cleans the air flowing 
through. The dust filter filters over 80 % of particles from 0.3 m in size and 
up to 100 % of 0.5 pm sized particles and pollen.

 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 HVAC Climate Control - 163 Chassis

  

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DEFROSTER NOZZLE, LOCATION/PURPOSE/FUNCTION - GF83.10-P-2144GC 

MODEL 163, 168  

FRONT FOOTWELL AIR OUTLET, LOCATION/PURPOSE/FUNCTION - GF83.10-P-2145GC 

MODEL 163, 168  

REAR FOOTWELL AIR VENT, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.10-P-2146GC 

MODEL 163 up to 31.8.01, 168  

 

Rear ventilation, 
location

Model 168

GF83.10-P-2105-
02GC

   

Model 163

GF83.10-P-2105-
02GH

 

Rear ventilation, 
purpose

The air flowing through the vehicle passenger compartment exits 
the vehicle through the rear vents.

 

 

Rear ventilation, 
function

 

GF83.10-P-2105-
01GC

 

Defroster nozzle, 
location

Model 168

GF83.10-P-2106-
01GC

   

Model 163

GF83.10-P-2106-
01GH

 

Defroster nozzle, 
purpose

The defroster nozzles serve for ventilation and keeping the 
windshield and side windows from fogging up.

 

 

Defroster nozzle, 
function

The air supply to the windshield defroster nozzles can be opened 
and closed with the air distribution switch. 
Separate adjustment is not possible. Blended air exits from the 
defroster nozzles.

 

 

Front footwell air outlet, 
location

Model 168

GF83.10-P-2109-
02GC

   

Model 163

GF83.10-P-2109-
02GH

 

Front footwell air outlet, 
purpose

The front footwell air outlet serves for ventilation of the 
left and right front footwell.

 

 

Front footwell air outlet, 
function

 

GF83.10-P-2109-
01GC

 

Rear footwell air vent 
location

Model 168

GF83.10-P-2110-
02GC

   

Model 163

GF83.10-P-2110-
02GH

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 HVAC Climate Control - 163 Chassis

  

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REAR FOOTWELL AIR OUTLET, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.10-P-2146GI 

MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (580a) Automatic air conditioning  

Fig. 24: Identifying Left And Right Rear Compartment Air Vent 

CENTER NOZZLE, LOCATION/PURPOSE/FUNCTION - GF83.10-P-2149GC 

MODEL 163, 168  

  Rear footwell air vent task

The rear footwell air vent is used to ventilate the rear 
footwell.

 

 

Rear footwell air vent 
function

 

GF83.10-P-2110-
01GC

 

Rear footwell air vent 
location

The left and right rear footwell air vents (1,2) are below the 
passenger and driver's seats.

 

 

Rear footwell air vent 
task

The left and right rear footwell air vents (1,2) are used to 
ventilate the rear footwell.

 

 

Rear footwell air vent 
function

 

GF83.10-P-2110-
01GI

 

Center nozzle, 
location

Model 168

GF83.10-P-
2107-02GC
GF83.10-P-

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 HVAC Climate Control - 163 Chassis

  

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SIDE NOZZLE, LOCATION/PURPOSE/FUNCTION - GF83.10-P-2150GC 

MODEL 163, 168  

REAR COMPARTMENT NOZZLE LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.10-P-2151GI 

MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (580a) Automatic air conditioning

   

Model 163

2107-02GH

 

Center nozzle, 
purpose

The center nozzle serves for specific guidance and distribution of the 
air in the upper section of the front vehicle passenger compartment.

 

 

Center nozzle, 
function

Model 168

GF83.10-P-
2107-01GC

   

Model 163

GF83.10-P-
2107-01GH

 

Side nozzle, 
location

Model 168

GF83.10-P-
2108-02GC

   

Model 163

GF83.10-P-
2108-02GH

 

Side nozzle, 
purpose

The left and right side nozzles serve for specific guidance and 
distribution of the air in the passenger compartment on the driver and 
passenger sides.

 

 

Side nozzle, 
function

Model 168

GF83.10-P-
2108-01GC

   

Model 163

GF83.10-P-
2108-01GH

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 HVAC Climate Control - 163 Chassis

  

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