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Remove/install alternator - AR15.40-P-5032MMI

ENGINES 152 in MODEL 172 

Fig 1: Identifying Alternator Remove/Install Components
G10247866Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and screw/bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Detach ground line from battery   AR54.10-P-0003W
NOTES Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A
2 Remove poly-V belt   AR13.20-P-0001MMI
3 Remove engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105W
4 Remove front diagonal braces TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA61.10-P-1006-01A 
5 Detach hydraulic lines on the RH engine support, on oil pan and on front axle carrier   AR46.25-P-3015MMI
6 Detach rack-and-pinion steering from front axle carrier IMPORTANT Fold down rack-and-pinion steering downwards with attached hydraulic lines. The tie rod ball joints must not be pried off on steering knuckle.
NOTES Secure rack-and-pinion steering against falling down The hydraulic lines may be damaged otherwise.
AR46.20-P-0600V
7 Remove cap, unscrew nut and remove electrical line from alternator (G2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.40-P-1002-01F 
8 Unplug electrical connector (1) at the alternator (G2)    
9 Remove screw/bolts (2) and pull alternator (G2) downwards and out TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.40-P-1001-01F 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.40-P-1012-01F 
10 Install in the reverse order    
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 172
BA61.10-P-1006-01A Self-locking Screw/bolt, front diagonal strut to frame floor or front axle carrier Nm 60
ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 152
BA15.40-P-1001-01F Screw/bolt, alternator to timing case Nm 20
BA15.40-P-1002-01F Nut, circuit B+ to alternator Nm 15
BA15.40-P-1012-01F Screw/bolt, alternator to oil pan Nm 20