Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 738

5

Remove roof frame handles at 
rear

on each side, simultaneously press handle upward 
and pull out 

 As of 01.09.01: With integrated coat hook. Open 

cover and unscrew screws.

 

6.1

Remove roof frame handles in 
load compartment

 Only with 3rd row of seats, Code 847 Up to 

31.08.01: Open covers for handles, press clip for 
handle down on each side, simultaneously press 
handle upward and pull out. 
As of 01.09.01: Open cover and unscrew screws. 

 Installation: only up to 31.8.01 and only with 

3rd row of seats, Code 847:

 

 

 

Prepare headliner for installing handles

AR68.30-P-
4300-01GH

 

Fabricate template for 
installing handles in headliner

 

WF58.50-P-
6830-02GH

7.1

Remove rear dome lamp

 As of 01.09.01: Open plastic cover, then 

unscrew screws

 

8

Disconnect connectors from 
dome lamps in rear

 

 

9.1

Remove coat hanger hook (3) 
in roof frame

 Up to 31.08.01: Open covers of coat hooks, 

press both clips together and press coat hooks 
upward, simultaneously pull out coat hooks.

 

10

Remove cover for mounting 
points of cargo net (4)

Up to 31.08.01: open cover and remove screws. 
As of 01.09.01: unclip covers at sides

 

11

Remove mount (5) on roof 
frame for mounting third seat 
row

 Open covers for screws and unscrew both 

screws. Press clips together, simultaneously press 
mount upward and pull out.

 

12.1

Remove shock absorber (12)

 Only from 01.09.99 to 31.08.01

 

13

Clip in rear interior lamp 
(E15/3)

 

AR82.20-P-
0113GH 

14

Remove sun visors with 
illuminated mirror (E14/1 on 
left and E14/2 right)

 

AR68.60-P-
5480GH

15

Remove paneling on B-pillar  

AR68.30-P-
4700GH

16

Remove rear roof frame 
paneling

 

AR68.30-P-
4470GH

17

Remove paneling on C-pillar  

AR68.30-P-
4490GH

18

Remove rubber door seals

 

 

19.1

Pull off edge guard on 
headliner in sliding / pop-up 
roof cutout (6)

 Only with electric glass sliding/tilting roof, Code 

414a.

 

Pull plastic clip (7) out of 

 

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REMOVE/INSTALL REAR ROOF FRAME PANELING - AR68.30-P-4470GH 

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175  

Fig. 67: Identifying Rear Roof Frame Paneling Components 

20

headliner (11)

 

 

21

Unfasten headliner (11) from 
Velcro strips (8)

 Installation: Only with electric sliding/ tilting 

roof in glass version, Code (414a): align headliner at 
sliding/tilting roof frame.

 

22

Remove wiring harness (9) 
from headliner (11)

 

 

23

Unclip screw frame for 
headliner / overhead control 
panel (10) from headliner

 

 

24

Remove headliner (11) 
through tailgate

 

 

25

Install in the reverse order

 

 

 

 

Remove, Install

 

 

1.1

Remove belt end fitting at bottom of 
3rd seat row(1)

Only with 3rd seat row, code 847.

 

 

 

 

*BA91.40-P-

 

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 Seat belts/belt tensioners 

Fig. 68: Identifying Assembly Wedge (115 589 03 59 00) 

REMOVE/INSTALL PANELING ON C-PILLAR - AR68.30-P-4490GH 

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

1001-01D

2

Unclip center roof frame covering 
(2)

 Installation: Install paneling in door 

rubber seal.

 

 

 

 Long wedge

Fig. 6

3.1

Remove expanding anchor (4) from 
side roof frame covering (3)

 up to 31.08.01 

Installation: Replace expanding anchor.

 

3.2

Remove screw (5) from side roof 
frame paneling (3)

 

 

4.1

Unclip side roof frame paneling in 
upper outer corner

 As of 01.09.01

 

4.2

Remove side roof frame paneling (3) 
upward

 Only on 3rd seat row, code 847: 

remove seatbelt and remove paneling 

 Installation: Install paneling in door 

rubber seal.

 

5.1

Disconnect connector from 
loudspeaker

 As of 01.09.01 and with sound 

system, code 810.

 

6

Install in the reverse order

 

 

Number

Designation

Model 163 up to 08/99 Model 163 as of 09/99

BA91.40-P-1001-01D Screw on belt end fitting

Nm 35

35

 

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Fig. 69: Identifying Paneling On C-Pillar Components 

 

 

Remove, Install

 

 

1.1

Remove third seat row

 Only with 3rd seat row, code 847. See operating 

instructions.

 

2

Remove safety net

 See Operating Instructions

 

3.1

Remove spare wheel cover

 Only model 163.174.

AR68.30-P-
4610GH

4

Remove rear roof frame 
paneling

 Do not unscrew screw for belt end fitting if 

present on 23rd seat row (omit step 1), if present. 
Loosen D-pillar paneling from C-pillar and guide to 
bottom along seat belt.

AR68.30-P-
4470GH

 

 

 Long wedge

Fig. 6

5

Remove door sill molding in 
load compartment

 

AR68.30-P-
4100GI

6

Fold rear seat forward

 See Operating Instructions

 

7.1

Remove SRS label and 
unscrew screw behind

 Risk of fracturing! 

 Only as of VIN A145273, X708319.

 

8

Remove screw (1) and 
spacer sleeve (3) from belt 

 

*BA91.40-P-

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Interior Equipment - 163 Chassis

  

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