Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 644

AP88.40-P-8821GH

Lubricating hood catch, locking hook and hinges

2.7.97

MODEL

163

Engine hood lock version up to
31/ 08/ 99

P88.40-0381-01

P88.40-0380-01

P88.40-2082-01

Engine hood lock version as of
01/ 09/ 99

P88.40-2083-01

1

Oil locking hook (arrow)

Use engine oil

2

Inspect ease of operation of locking hook

3

Grease hood lock (arrows)

*BR00.45-Z-1001-06A

Repair products

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1001-06A

MB longlife grease

000 989 63 51

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AR88.40-P-3200GH

Removing and installing engine hood lock

8.4.99

MODEL

163.136 /154 /172 up to 31.8.99

P88.40-2054-06

1

Screw

2

Bottom section of engine hood lock

3

Engine hood control cable mount

4

Screw

5

Upper section of engine hood lock with
safety hook

Removal, installation

1

Open engine hood and position upright

Up to 08.99

AR88.40-P-1000GH

As of 09.99

AR88.40-P-1000GI

2

Unscrew screws (1) and remove upper
section of engine hood lock (2) upward

*BA88.40-P-1003-01C

3

Remove release lever on inside of vehicle
and unhook engine hood cable from lever

4

Unhook engine hood cable from bottom
section of engine hood lock (2)

Pull engine hood cable out slightly. Press

holder (3) on engine hood cable carefully off
engine hood lock.

5

Remove bottom section of engine hood lock (2)

Installation: Ensure that engine hood

cable is routed carefully.

6

Unscrew screws (4) and remove upper
section of engine hood lock (5)

Mark installation position of upper section

of engine hood lock on engine hood.

*BA88.40-P-1004-01C

7

Install in opposite order

8

Lubricate engine hood lock

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AP88.40-P-8821GH

9

Check for proper function

10

Check safety hook for proper function

For this purpose, close engine hood,

release and check arrest on radiator cross
member

11

Check engine hood fit

If necessary

#

Adjust engine hood

AR88.40-P-3020GH

Engine hood

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA88.40-P-1003-01C

Screw for engine hook lock on radiator cross
member

Nm

12

BA88.40-P-1004-01C

Screw for engine hood lock upper section on
engine hood

Nm

12

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AR88.40-P-3000GH

Remove/install engine hood

25.3.97

MODEL

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

P88.40-2062-01

1

Screws

2

Gas pressure strut

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

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

Mark position of engine hood hinges on
engine hood

Facilitates installation.

3.1

Remove gas strut (2)

Secure engine hood with helper to avoid

damage.

AR88.40-P-3010GH

As of VIN A145273, X708319.

4

Remove screws (1)

Installation: Paint screws.

*BA88.40-P-1001-01C

5

Remove engine hood

Use helper to avoid damage. Set down on

suitable surface.

6

Install in the reverse order

Align engine hood on engine hood hinges

at markings made previously.

7

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

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OS00.00-P-1001-01A

Releasing gas from gas strut and emptying

Danger!

Risk of injury from drilling gas-filled
subassemblies or components (gas filling non-
combustible)

Wear safety glasses and face mask.

AS00.00-Z-0006-01A

P88.40-0216-01

1

Clamp gas-operated strut in machine vise of pillar drilling machine.

Conrod must point away from body, no other persons must be within danger area.

2

Drill gas-operated strut approx. 20 mm (dimension a) from bottom of gas-operated strut

4

with a 3 mm drill (arrow). Drill with as little force as possible.

3

Unclamp gas-operated strut, pump gas-operated strut empty by pressing conrod in several
times.

Observe regulations for disposal of hydraulic oil.

4

Dispose of gas-operated strut (worn part).

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