Checking Catalytic Converter For Proper Installation (49/02)
Publication date: 1998-03-01Reference number: 49/02
CHECKING CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR PROPER INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): T-SI-MBNA-49/02, Date of Issue:
March 01, 1998
| MERCEDES-BENZ: | Model 163.154 |
| GROUP: | 49 - Exhaust System |
SUBJECT
MODEL 163.154
CHECKING CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR PROPER INSTALLATION
SERVICE INFORMATION
Vehicles within the Effective Serial Number Range listed below, must have the catalytic converters checked for proper installation (refer to procedure below).
This work must be performed during the next scheduled maintenance or service.
Approximately 14,085 vehicles may be affected.
EFFECTIVE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
| Model | Chassis End Number | |
|---|---|---|
| From | To | |
| 163.154 | A 000 003 | A 014 231 |
PROCEDURE
- Raise vehicle on lift, inspect catalytic converters for proper installation. The arrows (1, Fig 1 ) stamped on the underside of the left and right rear catalytic converters must point to the rear of the vehicle (arrows indicate the direction of the exhaust flow).
- If the catalytic converter(s) is improperly installed the complete catalytic converter assembly must be replaced (refer to Workshop Information System [WIS] Grp. 49.10).
PARTS INFORMATION
PARTS INFORMATION
| Part Name | Part Number |
|---|---|
| Catalytic converter assembly, right side | 163 490 13 14 |
| Catalytic converter assembly, left side | 163 490 11 14 |
IN CASE OF WARRANTY
Operation: Catalytic converter(s), check (49 0000)
Catalytic converter(s), replace (49 5530)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
| Damage Code | Operation Number | Time (hrs.) | Model Indicator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 332 52 | 49 0000 | 0.1 | 01 |
| 14 332 52 | 49 5530 (replace one) | 0.8 | K1 |
| 14 332 52 | 49 5530 (replace both) | 1.5 | K1 |