Check all visible parts for leaks and damage

AP00.20-P-0053GH

Check all visible parts for leaks and damage

21.10.11

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Checking

Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

 Danger!

Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

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Notes on evaluating leakages

AH00.00-N-0011-01A

 If traces of fluid (e.g. oil) are found in the engine compartment, in the lower engine compartment paneling, the bottom sections of soundproofing or on the underfloor, determine cause and rectify subject to a separate invoice.

1

Bring ignition lock into position "0"

2

Open engine hood

Model 163.136 /154 /172 with vehicle identification number (VIN) A up to 145272,
model 163.136 /154 /172 with VIN X up to 708318

AR88.40-P-1000GH

Model 163.136 /154 /172 with VIN A as of 145273,
model 163.136 /154 /172 with VIN X as of 708319,
model 163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

AR88.40-P-1000GI

3

Check that systems and components in engine compartment are in good condition, are not leaking and are fitted securely

 If damage or leaks are established on the following systems and components, these faults should be eliminated subject to a separate repair order:

 Engine and bolted-on major assemblies

 Cooling system

 Heater and air conditioning system

 Fuel system

 Exhaust system

 Steering

 Brake system

4

Check lines and hoses in engine compartment are in good condition, are not leaking and are fitted securely

 Pay attention to chafing marks and routing.
If lines and hoses of the following systems and components are found to have damage or leaks, these faults should be eliminated subject to separate repair order:

 Engine and bolted-on major assemblies

 Cooling system

 Heater and air conditioning system

 Fuel system

 Exhaust system

 Steering

 Clutch operating system

 Brake system



Removing

5.1

Remove bottom engine compartment paneling

Model 163.172/ 174/ 175

AR61.20-P-1105GH

Model 163.136/ 154/ 157

5.2

Remove bottom sections of soundproofing

Model 163.113 /128

AR94.30-P-5400GH



Checking

6

Check that systems and components on the underfloor are in good condition, are not leaking and are fitted securely

 If damage or leaks are established on the following systems and components, these faults should be eliminated subject to a separate repair order:

 Engine and bolted-on major assemblies

 Cooling system

 Heater and air conditioning system

 Fuel system

 Steering

 Manual transmission

 Automatic transmission

 Front axle transmission

 Transfer case

 Differential

 Pressure oil pump

 Shock absorber

 Brake system

 Boots on rear and front axle shafts

7

Check that lines and hoses on the underfloor are in good condition, are not leaking and are fitted securely

 Pay attention to chafing marks and routing.
If lines and hoses of the following systems and components are found to have damage or leaks, these faults should be eliminated subject to separate repair order:

 Engine and bolted-on major assemblies

 Cooling system

 Heater and air conditioning system

 Fuel system

 Clutch operating system

 Steering

 Exhaust system

 Manual transmission

 Automatic transmission

 Brake system

8

Check shock absorbers and suspension struts are correctly fastened

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Install

9.1

Install lower engine compartment paneling

 Install lower engine compartment paneling after all maintenance operations have been completed.

Model 163.172/ 174/ 175

AR61.20-P-1105GH

Model 163.136/ 154/ 157

9.2

Install bottom section of soundproofing

 Only install lower parts of soundproofing after finishing all maintenance work.

Model 163.113 /128

AR94.30-P-5400GH

10

Close engine hood

Model 163.136 /154 /172 with vehicle identification number (VIN) A up to 145272,
model 163.136 /154 /172 with VIN X up to 708318

AR88.40-P-1000GH

Model 163.136 /154 /172 with VIN A as of 145273,
model 163.136 /154 /172 with VIN X as of 708319,
model 163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

AR88.40-P-1000GI