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Remove/Install Knock Sensors - AR15.12-P-2184MND

Engine 276.8 In Model 213, 238 

Shown on engine 276.823 

Fig 1: Right Knock Sensor Components Location - Engine 276.823 In Model 238
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Shown on engine 276.823 

Fig 2: Left Knock Sensor Components Location - Engine 276.823 In Model 238
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Shown on engine 276.853 

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Shown on engine 276.853 With Code M005 (4MATIC), left knock sensor 

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Shown on engine 276.823 without code M005 (4MATIC), left knock sensor 

G15375096Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on engine 276.853 With Code M005 (4MATIC), right knock sensor 

G15375097Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
WARNING Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working
on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle
parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
  General information on work on gasoline direct injection system   AH07.00-P-2000-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove left air filter housing INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Only install upper engine cover after the leak test. AR09.10-P-1151MND
2 Remove right air filter housing   AR09.10-P-1152MND
3 Remove lower front center, center and rear engine compartment paneling INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Only install lower front center and rear engine compartment paneling again after a leak test. AR61.20-P-1105LWE
4 Remove left catalytic converter   AR49.10-P-5502MND
5 Remove right catalytic converter   AR49.10-P-5503MND
6 Remove heat shield (29) over the crankshaft Hall sensor   AR15.12-P-2136MND 
7 Remove heat shield over starter Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AR15.30-P-7100MNG 
    Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AR15.30-P-7100MND 
8 Unscrew screws/bolts (21) of heat shield (20) of left knock sensor (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt heat shield of knock sensor to crankcase/engine support/bracket *BA15.10-P-1002-02B 
9 Remove heat protection over left knock sensor (3)    
10 Unscrew screws/bolts (23) of heat shield (22) of right knock sensor (9) Engine 276.8 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, heat shield of knock sensor to crankcase/engine support/bracket *BA15.10-P-1002-02B 
11 Remove exhaust gas recirculation line Engine 276.853 in model 213 AR14.20-P-0001MND
12 Remove screws/bolts (26) Engine 276.853 in model 213
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, heat shield to exhaust gas recirculation line (center) bracket
*BA14.20-P-1012-01M 
13 Lift out heat shield (25) upwards Engine 276.853 in model 213  
14 Remove bolts (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION M6X1 *BA00.10-P-1002-04A 
15 Release and disconnect electrical connection (4)    
16 Unclip electrical connector (4) and electric line (1) from bracket (5)    
17 Unclip electrical line (1) from clamp (2)    
18 Unclip electric line (1) to right knock sensor (9) on crankcase    
19 Separate cable tie (11) on electric line (1) to left knock sensor (3) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace cable tie (11).  
20 Unscrew screws/bolts (7, 8) and remove knock sensors (3, 9) together upwards IMPORTANT The knock sensors (3, 9) can only be removed together with the electric line (1).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, knock sensor to crankcase
*BA15.10-P-1001-02B 
21 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
22 Read out and erase fault memory    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS   Engine 276.8 in model 213 AD00.00-P-2000-04B
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS   Engine 276.8 in model 238 AD00.00-P-2000-06LWO
WARNING Risk of burn injuries,  suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it.
Risk of suffocation and Risk of poisoning  caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust.
Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.
Use the extraction system. Move people out of the danger zone.
AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
23 Perform an engine test run; check engine for functionality and leaktightness    
METRIC SCREWS/BOLTS AND NUTS AS PER MBN 10 105, 10 143

Number Designation 8.8 10.9
BA00.10-P-1002-04A M6X1 Nm 9 13
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION

Number Designation Engine 276.8
BA14.20-P-1012-01M Screw/bolt, heat shield to exhaust gas recirculation line (center) bracket Nm 9
KNOCK SENSORS

Number Designation Engine 276
BA15.10-P-1001-02B Bolt, knock sensor to crankcase Nm 20
KNOCK SENSORS

Number Designation Engine 276
BA15.10-P-1002-02B Screw/bolt, heat shield of knock sensor to crankcase/engine support/bracket Nm 9