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Remove/Install Starter - AR15.30-P-7100MNG

Engine 276.8 In Model 213, 238 

With Code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

G15375108Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 1: Starter Components Location - Engine 276.8 In Model 238 With Code M005
G15375109DANGERWARNINGCAUTIONREMOVINGINSTALLINGNOTESSPECIAL TOOLTORQUE SPECIFICATIONSPECIAL TOOLTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONSPECIAL TOOLINSPECTWARNINGWARNINGCourtesy 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  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
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Move complete wheels of front axle into straight-ahead position    
2 Disconnect ground line at battery Engine 276.8 in model 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AR54.10-P-0003LWO
Notice  Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A
    Engine 276.8 in model 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AR54.10-P-0003LW
3 Fix steering wheel in position using the holding device NOTES
Do not turn steering wheel when steering coupling is removed.
Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
SPECIAL TOOL Retainer device
Fig 4
4 Remove left catalytic converter   AR49.10-P-5502MND
5 Remove steering coupling from steering shaft Engine 276.8 in model 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) except code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
Engine 276.8 in model 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR46.10-P-8000-01LW
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
    Engine 276.8 in model 213 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AR46.10-P-8000-01LWA
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 276.8 in model 213 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft *BA46.10-P-1003-01N 
    SPECIAL TOOL Engine mount wrench set Fig 2
6 Unscrew screws/bolts (2) from heat shield (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, heat shield of knock sensor to crankcase/engine support/bracket *BA15.10-P-1002-02B 
7 Remove heat shield (6) downward    
8.1 Unscrew screws/bolts (1) from heat shield (5) Engine 276.823 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt/nut for shield attachment
*BA09.40-P-1011-01W 
8.2 Unscrew screws/bolts (12) from heat shield (16) Engine 276.853 in model 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt/nut for shield attachment
*BA09.40-P-1011-01W 
9.1 Remove heat shield (5) downward Engine 276.823 in model 213, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
9.2 Unclip heat shield (16) from clamp (17) and remove downwards Engine 276.853 in model 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
10 Detach wiring harness at starter (M1)   AR15.30-P-7100-03MND 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, connection for terminal designation 50 *BA15.30-P-1002-01J 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, connection for terminal designation 30 *BA15.30-P-1001-01J 
11 Unscrew screws/bolts (4) and remove starter (M1) downwards TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, starter to crankcase/transmission *BA15.30-P-1003-01J 
12 Remove the charge air cooler and place with attached coolant line to one side   AR09.41-P-6817MND
13 Turn engine at the center bolt of crankshaft in direction of engine rotation and check the starter ring gear on clutch plate for wear and damage SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 3
    If wear or damage present

Replace drive plate.
 
      AR03.30-P-8003MND
14 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
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
15 Perform an engine test run, checking for    
TURBOCHARGER

Number Designation Engine 276.8
BA09.40-P-1011-01W Bolt/nut for shield attachment M6 Nm 9
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
STARTER

Number Designation Engine 276
BA15.30-P-1001-01J Nut, connection for terminal designation 30 Nm 15
STARTER

Number Designation Engine 276
BA15.30-P-1002-01J Nut, connection for terminal designation 50 Nm 6
STARTER

Number Designation Engine 276
BA15.30-P-1003-01J Bolt, starter to crankcase/transmission Nm 40
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 213
BA46.10-P-1003-01N Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft Stage 1 Nm 25
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount Wrench Set (001 589 01 16 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (001 589 65 09 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)
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