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Remove/Install Starter - AR15.30-P-7100XGA

Engine 176 in model 463 

as of model year 2019 

Fig 1: Starter Components Location - Engine 176 In Model 463 As Of Model Year 2019
G13656610Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
WARNING Risk of injury.  Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Disconnect battery ground line   AR54.10-P-0003XG
2 Remove engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105XG
3 Remove low-temperature circuit switchover valve mounting support   AR09.41-P-1220-01XGA
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Bolt, mounting rail in lower engine compartment lining (front) to frame
*BA61.20-P-1002-01A 
4 Remove cover (2) of the electric line for circuit 30 (3)    
5 Unscrew nut of the electric line for circuit 30 (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Nut, connection for terminal designation 30
*BA15.30-P-1004-01T 
6 Unscrew nut of the electric line for circuit 50 (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, connection for terminal designation 50 *BA15.30-P-1003-01T 
7 Disconnect electric line for circuit 30 (3) from starter (M1)    
8 Disconnect electric line for circuit 50 (4) from starter (M1)    
9 Remove bolt (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Bolt, starter to crankcase and transmission
*BA15.30-P-1001-01T 
10 Remove starter (M1) downward    
11 Check pinion of the starter (M1) for wear and damage If a problem arises

Replace starter (M1).
 
12 Turn engine at center bolt of the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation and check starter ring gear on flywheel for wear and damage In the event of damage to the pinion of the starter (M1).  
    SPECIAL TOOL Ring wrench Fig 2
    If a problem arises

Replace drive plate.
 
      AR03.30-P-8003XGA
13 Install in the reverse order    
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.
Perform engine test run and check starter (M1 for proper operation
Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.  
14     AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
STARTER

Number Designation Engine 176
BA15.30-P-1001-01T Bolt, starter to crankcase and transmission Nm 40
STARTER

Number Designation Engine 176
BA15.30-P-1003-01T Nut, connection for terminal designation 50 Nm 9
STARTER

Number Designation Engine 176
BA15.30-P-1004-01T Nut, connection for terminal designation 30 Nm 16
LOWER ENGINE COMPARTMENT PANELING

Number Designation Model 463 as of model year 2019
BA61.20-P-1002-01A Bolt, mounting rail in lower engine compartment lining (front) to frame M8 Nm 20
Fig 2: Identifying Ring Wrench (177 589 00 03 00)
G13656611Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA