Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 741

CLEAN PLASTIC PANELING PARTS - AP68.30-P-1000-01A

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Work procedure  

Wipe off with moist, lent-free rag and polish 

  

Do not use scouring agent to prevent scratching the surfaces. Do not allow MB plastic cleaner to come into 
contact with textile surfaces (spotting) Do not allow MB plastic cleaner to come into contact with Plexiglas 
cover on instrument (danger of tension cracks). Other agents (e.g. cockpit spray) which result in a glossy 
surface, are not permissible due to reflections. 

Repair materials 

RETROFITTING & CONVERSION 

MODIFYING CARPET FOR SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT POINT - AN68.20-P-0001-03A 

Model 163">  

1. Position outer holes of template (1) over center of D-ring Torx fasteners on rear floor cargo compartment. 

2. Install T40 Torx bit through each of the template outer holes into the D-ring Torx fasteners to keep 

template positioned correctly. 

 Start at rear template hole, insert Torx bit, stretch out template, then insert Torx bit into front hole. 

3. Transfer center hole dimension (2) onto carpet  

4. Remove template (1).  

5. Remove section (2) of carpet with knife. 

 To gain access to the seat belt attachment point. 

6. Repeat for opposite side. 

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1002-04A

Car shampoo

A 001 986 41 71

BR00.45-Z-1005-04A

Cleaner

A 000 986 51 71

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

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

  

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Fig. 76: Identifying Template And Carpet 

MODIFY PANELING ON D-PILLAR - AN68.30-P-0001-01A 

MODEL 163.113 /154 #A up to 289564, 163.113 #X up to 754619, 163.154 #X up to 716524, 163.136 /172  

 When working ensure that the seatbelt is correctly installed, operates properly and that damage to the outer 

paneling surface is prevented. 

1. Glue hole template (2) for seatbelt onto D-pillar paneling (1). 

 Position edge of template to edge of paneling. 

2. Mark dimensions of oblong hole (3) on D-pillar paneling (1).  

3. Remove hole template (2).  

4. Cut out oblong hole (3) for seatbelt.  

5. Debug hole edges with P240 sand paper.  

6. Polish hole edges with P600 sand paper. 

 To avoid possible chafing of the seatbelt, a uniform smooth surface is required. 

7. Repeat on opposite side. 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

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

  

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Fig. 77: Identifying D-Pillar Paneling, Template And Oblong Hole 

MODIFY ROOF PANELING FOR INSTALLING HANDLE AND CLAMPING STRAP MOUNT - AN68.30-P-0001-02A 

Model 163.113 /154 #A up to 289564, #X up to 754619 Model 163.136/ 172 with code (847), 3rd seat row  

 Handles 

1. Remove clothes hook and accessory hook.  

2. Position template (1) to roof paneling. 

 Fasten template with adhesive tape. 

3. Mark points which must be cut out for installing the handle.  

4. Remove template (1).  

5. Cut out cutouts for handle. 

Number

Designation

MODEL Series 163

BA68.70-P-1001-02A

Screw for pivot handle/mount on roof frame

Nm 2.5

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

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

  

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Fig. 78: Identifying Handle Template 

Only on vehicles with safety standard FMVSS201.  

6.1 Install shock absorber (5). 

 Danger of cracks. Carefully pull roof paneling downward and install shock absorber between roof 

paneling and roof frame. 

 The flat side of the shock absorber (5) points in the direction of the roof frame. 

Fig. 79: Identifying Accessory Hook And Pivot Handle - Only On Vehicles With Safety Standard 
FMVSS201. 

7 Install accessory hook (2), clamping strap mount (3) and pivot handle (4). 

 On vehicles with FMVSS201 install special clamping strap mounts and pivot handles with screws (6) 

 . 

8 Repeat on opposite side. 

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

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

  

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