Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 815

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 815

 

 

Fig. 4: Connecting Hand Held Tester Scan Tool To OBD-II Data Link Connector 
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TESTING 

Starter malfunctions may cause a Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to be stored in Motor Electronics 
Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) system. After repairs are completed check for and erase any DTCs stored in 
(ME-SFI) system. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If cause of 
starter malfunction is not engine performance related, replace starter. 

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

STARTER 

Removal & Installation 

1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECT under 

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.  

2. Remove nut (2) for inner fender. See Fig. 5 . Pull front and rear section of inner fender (1) downward. 

Move inner fender away inward and downward. Pull toward outside over wheel. DO NOT damage fender 
cutout or paint.  

3. On vehicles with 112 engine, remove nut (6) at shield (5) of left engine mount and take out shield. See 

Fig. 6 .  

4. On all vehicles, disconnect circuit 30 (1) and circuit 50 (2) cables from starter. See Fig. 6 . Remove bolts 

(3) for starter-to-crankcase. Take starter (M1) out to the side.  

5. If replacing starter on vehicles with manual transmission, check ring gear at flywheel for wear and 

damage. If replacing starter on vehicles with automatic transmission, check ring gear on drive plate for 
wear and damage. Repair or replace damaged parts as necessary.  

6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace bolts with locking splines, micro-encapsulated bolts and 

self-locking nuts. Mating thread of micro-encapsulated bolts must be cleaned to remove all residue of old 
bolt locking compound. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect 
battery. See BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECT under SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. 

NOTE:

Numbers and letters in text refer to numbers and letters in figures.

 

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

2001-04 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Starters - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 5: Removing Inner Fender 
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2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 

2001-04 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Starters - 163 Chassis

  

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Fig. 6: Removing Starter 
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OVERHAUL 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

NOTE:

Manufacturer does not recommend overhaul of starter.

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

 

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2001-04 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Starters - 163 Chassis

  

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WIRING DIAGRAMS 

See STARTING SYSTEM wiring diagram in appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in 
ELECTRICAL. 

Engine Mount-To-Engine Carrier

48 (65)

Ground Cable-To-Body

13 (18)

Starter-To-Crankcase

31 (42)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Circuit 30 Connection Nut

124 (14)

Circuit 50 Connection Nut

53 (6)

 

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2001-04 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Starters - 163 Chassis

  

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