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Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts  Technical Service Bulletin # LI33-30_P-055908 Date: 130412 Drivetrain - Noises at Full Lock From Front Axle Area Squeaking noise emanating from area of front axle at full steering lock Topic number L133.30-P-055908 Version 1 Design group 33.30 Final drive, differential, drive shaft Date 04-12-2013 Validity Models: All Mercedes-Benz cars with front-wheel drive and 4x4 vehicles Reason for change Complaint: Noises (squeaking) at full steering lock from the area of the front axle. Cause: The painting of the rubber boot during production can result in a squeaking noise in the area of the outer joints at full lock. Remedy: Raise the vehicle at the front axle, then turn the steering wheel to full lock on both sides while rotating the wheels by hand. If there is a squeaking noise near the full lock position, the following work procedure is to be performed: 1. Clean boots on left an...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts  Technical Service Bulletin # LI77-21_P-055302 Date: 130204 Body - Wind Deflector Net Loose Wind deflector net loose 2013 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (166.074) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980)               Page 36 Topic number L177.21-P-055302 Version 1 Design group 77.21 Panoramic roof Date 02-04-2013 Validity Model series 166 with panoramic roof (code 413) Reason for change Complaint: Wind deflector net loose. Cause: 1. Profile rail (2) in PU channel in trim (1) maybe incorrectly installed (automatically ribbed by the supplier since 01/12). 2. PU channel in trim (1), gap too large. PU channel in trim (1), material can expand in the heat, the gap becomes larger and the profile rail (2) can loosen due to the tension of the net. 3. The profile rail (2) may have ~barbs on one side only (should be on both sides). Remedy: Do not replace the w...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI82-95_P-054406 Date: 130416 2013 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (166.074) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980)               Page 63 Instruments - 'SOS mbrace Service Not Activated' Displayed "SOS mbrace Service Not Activated" displayed in Instrument Cluster Topic number L182.95-P-054406 Version 1 Design group 82.95 Emergency call Systems Date 04-16-2013 Validity All MY13 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 463 Reason for change Complaint: "SOS mbrace Service Not Activated" displayed in Instrument Cluster after vehicle taken out of transport mode Note: "SOS mbrace inoperative" is indicative of a different issue. Cause: Over the Air Registration has failed or has not been completed Remedy: 1.) Ensure vehicle is in a location with known good Verizon Wireless signal 2.) Verify location and time on head unit is accurate (e.g. en...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts  Technical Service Bulletin # LI91-22_P-055640 Date: 130221 Interior - 2nd Row Seat Black/Red Release Handle Can Break Manual release of 2nd seat row breaks (black/red handle) Topic number LI91.22-P-055640 Version 1 Design group 91.22 Seat bench, folding seat bench Date 02-21-2013 Validity Model series X166 Reason for change Complaint: When the 2nd seat row is folded, the black/red release handle can break, meaning that the rear bench seat can no longer be unlocked or folded down. Cause: Improper operation of the release handle can produce excessive stress on the material. Remedy: Replace release handle. Remove release handle as described in AR91.12-P-0100GQ under operation steps 1-10. Install release handle in reverse order. IMPORTANT: Additionally fasten the release handle to the seat structure using a cable tie (see attachment for position and location of cable tie) 2013...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts  Technical Service Bulletin # LI91-40_P-0535723 Date: 121127 Restraints -  Noise From Seat Belt Height Adjustment Noise from seat belt height adjustment 2013 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (166.074) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980)               Page 26 Topic number LI91.40-P-053572 Version 3 Design group 91.40 Seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors Date 11-27-2012 Validity W 204 as of facelift (code 802), S 204 as of facelift (code 802), X 204, model series 246, W 166, X 166 Reason for change Validity extended to include model series W166 and X166 Complaint: Creaking noise from left or right front seat belt height adjustment mechanism. Cause: Friction between seat belt height adjustment journal in guide slot. Remedy: ^ Remove B-pillar trim ^ Apply a small quantity of lubricant between the seat belt height adjustment journal and the gu...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # S-98_00-31 Date: 130109 Body - Cleaning Tin-Plated Surfaces Date: January 9, 2013 Order No.: S-B-98.00/31 Group: 98 SUBJECT: MY-All, Models All Cleaning Tin-Plated Surfaces Prior to painting tin-plated surfaces do the following: Procedure 1. Heat with an infrared portable radiant drying unit for approximately 15 minutes. 2013 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (166.074) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980)               Page 18 2. After the surface has cooled sufficiently, clean the area thoroughly with sheet-metal cleaner or degreasing agent. 3. Paint with approved painting material. Reference http://aftersales.mercedes-benz.com, and S-B-98.00/13T (or latest version)

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # S-28_00-12 Date: 120926 A/T - 722.96 Transmission Group 28 Damage Code Changes Date: September 26, 2012 Order No.: S-B-28.00/12 Group: 28 SUBJECT: Transmission 722.96 Design Group 28 Damage Code Changes For better assignment of fault types in warranty processing, damage code 28001 must be used for all complaints on transfer case (e.g. bearing damage, fault type G5). Fault type: ^ 47 corroded/oxidized ^ A4 stretched ^ D6 sluggish ^ F4 no power flow ^ G5 noises in complete vehicle speed range 2013 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (166.074) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980)               Page 14 For damage code 28224 helical gear set/spur gear set, the fault type "36 noises" is replaced by "46 howling" (this fault type is to be used, for example, for gear set howling). Fault type: ^ 06 broken ^ 46 howling ^ D1 worn ^ D3 wo...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI82-10_P-0545522 Date: 130212 Lighting -  Headlamp Unit Fogged/Droplets Forming Lamp unit fogged/droplets forming Topic number L182.10-P-054552 Version 2 Design group 82.10 Exterior lights Date 02-12-2013 Validity Model 166 Reason for change New replacement part number Complaint: Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Cause: Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Remedy: Check housing cover of lamp unit for natural fogging or dew as per L182.10-P-050139. 1. If a reduction in the degree of fogging is visible, the pressure compensation membrane can be inserted after complete evaporation of the dew. 2. If no reduction in the degree of fogging is visible, the lamp unit is defective and must...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI82-60_P-055630 Date: 130212 Infotainment - No Navigation, Media Interface Inoperative Audio 20: No navigation, language set to English, Media Interface inoperative Topic number L182.60-P-055630 Version 1 Design group 82.60 Radio, audio/video Systems Date 02-12-2013 Validity NTG4.5: Model 166, 172, 176, 204, 207, 212, 218, 246 with code 510 (Audio 20 incl. CD changer) or code 523 (Audio 20 CD radio) and code 802 (Model year 2012) or code 803 (Model year 2013) Reason for change Remedy restricted to vehicles with model year code 802 and model year code 803 Complaint: Navigation is not available. The language setting is automatically set to English. The Media Interface is inoperative. In the quick test the software object number "000 000 00 00" is displayed. Attachments Cause: Software of Audio 20 control unit (A2). Remedy: 2013 Mercedes Ben...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # S-80_35-60 Date: 130123 Anti-theft - Transmitter Key Replacement Operation Code Date: January 23, 2013 Order No.: S-B-80.35/60 Group: 80 SUBJECT: MY-All, Models 164, 166, 171, 172, 176, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208 as of 6/1/07, 209, 210 as of 3/1/07, 211, 212, 216, 218, 219, 221, 230, 245, 251 Transmitter Key Replacement Operation Code Do not use operation code 80-2714 (Replace transmitter key (after check) Transmitter key not programmed). Use 80-2725 (Replace transmitter key (after check) Transmitter key Programmed).

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # S-54_50-256 Date: 121210 Instruments - Reset Trip Computer After ECU Software Update Date: December 10, 2012 Order No.: S-B-54.50/256 Group: 54 SUBJECT: MY-All, Models All with Code 801 MY2011, Code 802 MY2012, Code 803 MY2013 Reset Trip Computer After ECU Software Update Since MY2011 vehicles no longer calculate the consumption figures or trip data in the instrument cluster, rather they are calculated in the engine 2013 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (166.074) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980)               Page 17 control unit (ECU). Consequently, every ECU software update requires synchronization of the trip data in the ECU and in the instrument cluster by resetting the trip computer. After updating the ECU software, reset the trip computer in the "After start" and "After reset" menus by using the buttons on the steering wh...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts                                                                                                                                                                                                                Technical Service Bulletin # LI72-40_P-0550452 Date: 130107 Body/Electrical - Various Door Control Function Failures Various function failures in the door control To...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI32-22_P-055559 Date: 130211 Steering/Suspension - Squeak/Honk Noise From Front Axle "Squeaking/honking noise" from area of front axle during strong suspension jounce or rebound. Topic number L132.22-P-055559 Version 1 Design group 32.22 Air suspension 2013 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (166.074) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980)               Page 32 Date 02-11-2013 Validity 166 0## ## 011163 up to 166 0## ## 097930 166 8## ## 058389 up to 166 8## ## 098001 Only valid for vehicles with Airmatic suspension with ADS (SA code 214) Reason for change Complaint: "Squeaking/honking noise" from the front axle during strong suspension jounce or rebound, such as when driving over large road bumps or curbstones. Attachments Cause: The noise is produced by the oil stream in the front axle damper flowing past the valve parts of the pro...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI82-85_P-055695 Date: 130228 COMAND(R) - Doesn't Start, Can't Be Operated, Dark Display COMAND: Does not start, cannot be operated, COMAND display remains dark Topic number L182.85-P-055695 Version 1 Design group 82.85 Navigation and communication Systems (CNS, ICS, COMAND, FleetBoard) Date 02-28-2013 Validity NTG4.5: Model 207, 212, 218 with code 088 or code 803 and code 512 (COMAND Online with integrated 6-disk DVD changer) or code 526 (COMAND Online without navigation) or code 527 (COMAND Online) or code 528 (COMAND Online without navigation) Model 166, 172, 176, 204, 246, 463 with code 802 or code 803 and code 512 (COMAND Online with integrated 6-disk DVD changer) or code 526 (COMAND Online without navigation) or code 527 (COMAND Online) or code 528 (COMAND Online without navigation) Reason for change Complaint: The COMAND unit does not start...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # S-88_30-88 Date: 120926 Body - License Plate Bracket Installation Precautions Date: September 26, 2012 Order No.: S-B-88.30/88 Group: 88 SUBJECT: MY-All, Models All License Plate Bracket To avoid seized license plate bolts on the trunk lid, only use the screw in Parts Information below. Use this part with a riveted nut. 2013 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (166.074) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980)               Page 13 Carefully ensure that the screw/bolt is tightened to a torque of 4 Nm. Parts Information  

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI83-30_P-056219 Date: 130419 A/C - Heater Blower Start Delayed/A/C Display OFF Heater blower starts up with delay after engine start/ A/C operating unit display off after engine start Topic number L183.30-P-056219 Version 1 Design group 83.30 Air conditioning Date 04-19-2013 Validity W/X 166 up to Year of Manufacture (YoM) 13/1 (vehicles up to code 804 -> as of code 804 already in production) Reason for change Complaint: - At engine start the display on the A/C operating unit is off and the blower is not actuated immediately. A/C operating unit and blower start up only after approx. 15 seconds. The fault code A10D00 (The power supply is too low) is stored in the fault memory. Cause: - The 12 V output of the A/C operating unit is switched off. Remedy: Update software of air conditioning control unit (software available as of DVD 05/12) Do not rep...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts  Technical Service Bulletin # LI83-30_P-056231 Date: 130422 Heating/A/C - Front Heater Blower Runs With Ignition OFF Front heater blower runs on although ignition is switched off Topic number L183.30-P-056231 Version 1 Design group 83.30 Air conditioning Date 04-22-2013 Validity X 166 with code 582 up to YoM 13/1 (vehicles up to code 804 -> as of code 804 already in production) Reason for change Complaint: - The front heater blower runs on after the engine is switched off although the ignition is off. The fault code 906E87 (The rear blower regulator has a malfunction. Message missing) is stored in the fault memory. Cause: - The blower regulator of the rear A/C is confusing the LIN bus. Remedy: Update software of air conditioning control unit (software available as of DVD 05/12) Replacing the blower regulator does not remedy the issue! Symptoms Control unit/fault code...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # S-80_61-61A Date: 130404 Antitheft System - 'Replace Key Battery' Message Displayed Date: April 4, 2013 Order No.: S-B-80.61/61a Supersedes: S-B-80.61/61, March 2013 Group: 80 Revision a: Updated with notes indicating key information required. SUBJECT: All Model Vehicles with Keys that have One Battery Instrument Cluster Message "Replace Key Battery" Customer Complaint: The message "Replace Key Battery" is displayed. Key battery life is perceived by the customer as being too short. Condition/Background: Product Technical Support is requesting specific data in order to further evaluate the technical aspects of this complaint. Action: Please open a PTSS case and include the following information in the case (scenario 1 & 2 below requires you to open and close the case with no interaction from DTS): Note: If you have Excel, f...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # S-58_40-161 Date: 121024 Body/Frame - Dedicated Frame Straightener Date: October 24, 2012 Order No.: S-B-58.40/161 Supersedes: S-B-58_094A Group: 58 / 60 Revision History Revision Date Purpose - 12/96 Initial issue 2013 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (166.074) V8-5.5L Turbo (157.980)               Page 2 SUBJECT: All Models Dedicated Straightening Equipment For Collision Repair Mercedes-Benz collision repair procedures are very specific concerning the type of equipment used in the repair and reconditioning of bodies following an accident. Mercedes-Benz collision repair procedures require that vehicles requiring structural repairs or major tensioning forces (pulling) be repaired on a Mercedes-Benz "approved" dedicated straightening bench. "Structural" damage, for example, is any damage to axle mounting points or si...

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement Parts Technical Service Bulletin # LI82-70_P-0542272 Date: 130326 Cell Phone - Called Party Difficult To Understand/Interference Mobile phone in general: The called party is sometimes difficult to understand in the vehicle, interference noise intermittently audible in the vehicle Topic number LI82.70-P-054227 Version 2 Design group 82.70 Cellular telephone, voice control system (VCS) Date 03-26-2013 Validity NTG 4.5: Model 176, 166, 172, 246 with code 510 (Audio 20 CD with CD changer, 6-disk) or code 512 (COMAND online with DVD changer) or code 523 (Audio 20 CD) or code 526 (COMAND DVD without navigation) or code 527 (COMAND online) or code 528 (COMAND) Reason for change Remedy added Complaint: Interference can be heard occasionally in the vehicle during a telephone call. This sometimes leads to whole words or syllables not arriving at the called party or instead of these words or syllables...