ML 430 (163.172) V8-4.3L (113.942) (2000)
Fuel Filter: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Fuel Filter/Line Upgrade
Date: April 2001
Order No.: T-SI-47.10/13
Supersedes:
Group: 47
SUBJECT:
MODEL 163.154/172/174
INSTALLING SUPPLEMENTAL LINES FOR LARGE CAPACITY FUEL FILTER WITH PRESSURE REGULATOR
As part of Mercedes-Benz's on going commitment to quality, the fuel filter with pressure regulator will receive a product enhancement. Please perform
this retrofit procedure on all vehicles within the Effective Serial Number Range table shown, at the vehicle's next service visit.
After this initial installation, the retrofitted fuel filter with pressure regulator need only be replaced for scheduled maintenance or faulty operation.
RETROFIT PROCEDURE
A. Removal of existing fuel lines
1.
Remove rear bolts on 2/3 bench seat and raise rear of seat.
Note:
Applies only up to A 145272
2.
Remove 60% rear seat, see WIS document: AR91.12-P-1010GK.
Note:
Applies only as of A 145273
3.
Release and fold up left rear corner of front carpet until the cover for the fuel pump is exposed. Support carpet to prevent it form folding back
down.
4.
Remove fuel pump cover, to ease removal use a hot air blower.