ML 430 (163.172) V8-4.3L (113.942) (2000)
1
Drain coolant
2
Unscrew coolant expansion reservoir (1) at firewall
NOTE: Lay compensating reservoir to one side.
3
Detach coolant hoses (2)
NOTE: Release hose clamps at the coolant hoses.
4
Discharge air conditioning system
NOTE: Installation: Evacuate the air conditioning system, refill it, and then check the system to make sure that It functions correctly and does
not leak.
5
Remove cover on expansion valve (4)
6
Remove nut (3) on expansion valve (4)
CAUTION: Replace self-locking nut.
7
Detach refrigerant lines from expansion valve
CAUTION: Installation: Replace sealing rings and moisten with compressor oil.
8
Remove wiper system
9
Remove nuts (5) from instrument panel at firewall
10
Remove paneling from A-pillar
11
Remove plastic nuts on the driver's side on paneling under instrument panel
12
Remove paneling on right in footwell
13
Remove rubber covers on side of the A-pillars and unscrew bolts (arrows) of instrument panel
14
Remove center console
15
Unscrew bolt (6) at bottom of instrument panel
16
Pull instrument panel to the rear
CAUTION: Bring in helper. Cushion front edge of selector lever module so that lower edge of instrument panel is not damaged.
17
Twist instrument panel so that rear is accessible
CAUTION: Do not overstretch interior wiring harness.
18
Disconnect outside temperature sensor connector (B10/5x1) from the outside temperature sensor
19
Disconnect cable from temperature sensor to evaporator housing
NOTE: Installation: Ensure correct cable routine
20
Remove outside temperature sensor (B10/5) from air duct
NOTE: 2 bolts.
21
Install in the reverse order
22
Inspect cooling system for leaks.