ML 320 (163.154) V6-3.2L (112.942) (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 1998040001
Date: 980601
Campaign - Heater Return Hose Retaining Clip
FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION - PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 1998040001
June 1998
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ LIGHT TRUCK DEALERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 163.154
HEATER RETURN HOSE RETAINING CLIP
Included in this Service Campaign are the Work Instructions no. 395, which provide information on the procedure to add an o-ring to the heater return
hose retaining clip, which applies to vehicles within the effective serial number range noted below.
On these vehicles, the addition of the o-ring must be performed at the next service visit.
Effective Serial Number Range
Model
Chassis End Number
From
To
163.154
A000001
A018845
Note:
Prior to performing the repairs, check if the service campaign sticker has been attached on the control box cover near the emission label with the
marking 1998040001, indicating that the vehicle has already been repaired.
Work Instructions
Group: 20
Number: 395
Date: June 1998
Work Instructions
SUBJECT:
MODEL 163.154
HEATER RETURN HOSE RETAINING CLIP
An o-ring has been added to the heater return hose retaining clip to secure the hose in the proper position. At the next scheduled service, locate the heater
return hose retaining clip and verify if an o-ring has already been installed. If not, perform the work instructions described below to update the vehicle.
As of chassis end number A018845, the o-ring has been installed during production. For these vehicles no action is required.
Effective Serial Number Range
Model
Chassis End Number
From
To
163.154
A000001
A018845