Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 297

Fig. 224: Checking Headlamp Adjustment

Check

1

Drive vehicle to level
surface

The vehicle level must
not change when the
brakes are applied.
Vehicle must be in ready-
for-the-road condition
(unladen weight, fuel tank
full or proper additional
weight).
Correctly adjust tire
pressure.
Load driver's seat with 75
kg or a person (except
USA)

2

Align headlamp
adjustment tester to
vehicle and adjust height
according to marking in
lens

Follow the operating

instructions for headlamp
beam setting equipment
exactly

*WE58.40-Z-1006-19A

Risk of accident from
vehicle starting off by
itself when engine
running. Risk of injury
suffered in the form of
bruises or burns to the
hands when reaching in
while the engine cranks
or runs

Secure vehicle to prevent
it from moving off by
itself.
Wear closed and close-
fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or
rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis

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Workshop equipment

WINDSHIELD WASHER - CHECKING AND CORRECTING FLUID LEVEL - AP82.35-P-8210GH

MODEL 163

Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Fig. 225: Locating Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir

3

Run engine and switch on
low beam

4

Check headlamp range
control for proper
function

(except USA)

The light beams from
both headlamps should
change uniformly

5

Set headlamp range
control switch to position
0

6

Check low beams

Adjust if necessary
(except USA)

Due to the common
reflector unit, the low
beams, high beams and
fog lamps are adjusted
simultaneously.
US version: ?
See "Owner's Manual"

AP82.10-P-8260-01A

7

Check high beam
adjustment

AP82.10-P-8260-02A

8

Check fog lamps

AP82.10-P-8260-04A

WE58.40-Z-1006-19A

Headlamp adjustment testing unit

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM - OPERATIONAL INSPECTION - AP82.35-P-8252GH

MODEL 163

Modification notes

RETROFITTING & CONVERSION

RETROFITTING WIRING HARNESS - AN82.61-P-0001-01H

Model 163 with automatic transmission

1. Prepare adapter wiring harness (4) as shown in figure.

Checking

1

Check fluid level in
windshield washer fluid
reservoir and adjust to
correct level

See table on packaging
for mixing ratio MB
windshield washer fluid
concentrate conforming
to Specifications for
Service Products sheet
371.

12.1.05

Check wiper blades,
deleted

Step 2

Check

1

Check operation of spray
nozzles

Use a suitable needle

to clean blocked spray
nozzles from the outside

2

Check setting of wiper
arms

The end of the wiper

arm must be parallel with
the windshield. If
necessary correct the
stagger of the wiper arm
accordingly.

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis

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Fig. 226: Identifying Retrofitting Wiring Harness - Prepare Adapter Wiring Harness

2. Route wiring harness (4) along existing leads in vehicle as shown in figure.

Fig. 227: Identifying Retrofitting Wiring Harness - Route Wiring Harness Along Existing Leads In
Vehicle

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

1998-2005 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Electrical System - Body - 163 Chassis

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