ML 500 (163.175) V8-5.0L (113.965) (2003)
1.
Remove the two nuts (1, Figure 17) from studs and one Philips head screw (2); remove the plastic cover from the rear of the generator.
Note:
Observe which nut is removed from either stud.
2.
Remove three Philips head screws (2, 3, Figure 18); remove regulator(1) from the generator.
3.
Install new regulator (1) with original Philips head screws and torque screws to:
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(2)=2.0-2.4Nm
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(3)=1.0-1.4Nm