Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 642

AR88.40-P-3060GH

Remove/install engine hood hinge

16.4.97

MODEL

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

P88.40-0365-01

P88.40-0364-01

1

Screws

2

Engine hood hinge

3

Nuts

Removing and installing

Danger!

Risk of injury to fingers being jammed or
squeezed when removing and installing or
aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate or
sliding roof.

When moving components, ensure that no
body parts or limbs are within the operating
range of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1.1

Remove engine hood

Only when both engine hood hinges are

removed.

AR88.40-P-3000GH

1.2

Open engine hood and raise to vertical position

Up to VIN A145272, X708318.

AR88.40-P-1000GH

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2

Remove cover on air intake

AR83.25-P-1405GH

3

Remove rubber cover from engine hood hinge

Installation: Replace rubber cover.

4

Cut joint seal along engine hood hinge so that
hinge can be moved

Installation: Replace seam sealing. Paint

sealant after curing.

*BR00.45-Z-1004-01A

5

Mark installation position of engine hood
hinge (2)

Facilitates installation.

6.1

Remove gas strut

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

AR88.40-P-3010GH

Danger of breaking! Do not remove the

retainer otherwise the preload will be lost.

7

Remove screws (1)

Support engine hood at rear to prevent

damage.

*BA88.40-P-1001-01C

8

Unscrew nuts (3)

*BA88.40-P-1002-01C

9

Remove engine hood hinge (2)

Installation: Align engine hood hinge at

marks made previously.

10

Install in the reverse order

11

Check alignment of engine hood

If necessary:

#

Adjust engine hood

AR88.40-P-3020GH

Engine hood

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA88.40-P-1001-01C

Screw for engine hood hinge on engine hood

Nm

10

BA88.40-P-1002-01C

Nut for engine hood hinge on body

Nm

18

Repair products

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1004-01A

MB body sealant for sealing seams (suitable for painting)

001 989 63 20

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SM63.20-P-0002GH

Reinforce engine hood hinge support on front left

16.1.02

MODELS 163.136 /154 /172 #A as of 145273,
163.136 /154 /172 #X as of 708319,
163.113 /128 /174 /175

P63.20-3439-12

The template shown is for the left side
(turn over for the right side)

6

Template

7

Hole, hinge assembly bolt, rear

8

Hole, hinge assembly bolt, front

9

Center punch position

10

Center punch position

11

Center punch position

a

80 mm

b

100 mm

P63.20-3435-06

1

Hinge assembly bolt, front

2

Hinge assembly bolt, rear

3

Center punch mark

4

Center punch mark

5

Center punch mark

Operation no. of operation texts or standard texts and flat rates

Range

Op. no.

Operation text

Time

Acc. no.

Code

P

023540

REINFORCE LEFT ENGINE HOOD HINGE SUPPORT

037 WU/3.1 h

88 237 36

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P

023541

REINFORCE RIGHT ENGINE HOOD HINGE SUPPORT

040 WU/3.3 hrs.

88 237 36

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P

023542

REINFORCE (BOTH) ENGINE HOOD HINGE SUPPORTS

053 WU/4.4 hrs.

88 237 36

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Remove/install

1

Remove engine hood

AR88.40-P-3000GH

2

Remove wiper system

AR82.30-P-6400GH

3

Remove engine hood hinge on driver side

AR88.40-P-3060GH

*BR00.45-Z-1004-01A

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Danger!

Risk of explosion from explosive gas. Risk
of poisoning and caustic burns from
swallowing battery electrolyte. Risk of injury
through burns to skin and eyes from battery
acid or when handling damaged lead-acid
batteries

No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking.
Wear protective gloves, acid-resistant
clothing and safety glasses. Pour battery
electrolyte only into suitable and appropriately
marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-01A

4

Remove battery

AR54.10-P-0005GH

5

Press out template (6) and adapt the size to
the correct dimensions (a, b)

Determine ACTUAL dimension (a) from the
drawing.

Divide the SPECIFIED dimension (a) by the
determined ACTUAL dimension (a) and copy
the template to the original size with the
corresponding factor.

Check dimensions for both axles.

6

Cut out template

7

Cut out holes (7, 8) for engine hood hinge
studs

8

Position template in the engine hood hinge
support using the stud holes

The template is drawn for the left side.

Turn over to obtain the right side.

9

Center the engine hood hinge support on the
template using the markings (9, 10, 11)

10

Remove template

11

Drill a hole at each center punch mark (3, 4, 5)

Only drill through the 2 upper panels. Do

not drill through the reinforcement panel (3rd
panel).

*201589005100

12

Cover windshield, paint surface and adjacent
components adequately in order to avoid
damage due to welding work

Cover apertures in the body in order to

prevent flying sparks: the foam in the
instrument panel burns easily.

c

General information on repairs to body

AH60.00-N-0001-01A

Danger!

The high voltage used for arc welding
presents a lethal hazard. Explosion hazard
when welding in area of materials easily
inflammable. Injury hazard from welding
spatter and UV-light while welding. Risk of
poisoning when inhaling welding vapors.

Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing,
safety glasses, and protective mask. Remove
highly inflammable materials from the danger
zone. Use air extractor.

AS00.00-Z-0007-01A

13

Plug weld each hole

*WE58.40-Z-1005-02A

14

Plug welds should be flat and ground smooth

15

Remove covers and clean the repair area

16

Prime untreated points in the area of the
engine hood hinge support

17

Prime the underside of the reinforcement
panel of the engine hood hinge

Access to underside of engine hood hinge

support through the recess for the wiper motor.

18

Spray the underside of the reinforcement
panel of the engine hood hinge support with
wax preservative

Access to underside of engine hood hinge

support through the recess for the wiper motor.

19

Install in the reverse order

Weld spot miller

201 589 00 51 00

Workshop equipment/MB testers (see Workshop Equipment Manual)

WE58.40-Z-1005-02A

MIG inert gas welding equipment, aluminum weldable, sold by company Wieländer & Schill

Repair products

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1004-01A

MB body sealant for sealing seams (suitable for painting)

001 989 63 20

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Parts ordering notes

Part no.

Designation

Quantity

000 986 06 50

Priming stick

1

000 986 33 70 10

Wax preservative

1

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