Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC Technical T-46_10-39C Date: 081202
Interior - Steering Wheel Chrome Trim Peeling
Date: December 2, 2008
Order No.: T-B-46.10/39c
Supersedes: T-B-46.10/39b dated Nov. 1, 2007
Group: 46
Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC
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Revision History
SUBJECT:
All Models 164 and 251
Chrome Plating Peeling on Decorative Caps on the Steering Wheel Spokes
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of the chrome plating peeling on the decorative caps on the lower steering wheel spokes,
this is due to less than optimal adhesion between the chrome plating and the base material. Do not replace the steering wheel as the chrome plated
caps are separately available.
1. Carefully pry caps off steering wheel spokes with a wedge (Figure 1) as per WIS document AR46.10-P-0105RT.
NOTE:
Use suitable protection to avoid damaging the steering wheel and airbag cover. It is not necessary to remove steering wheel and / or airbag.
2. Apply a small amount of special adhesive to the inside of the replacement caps.
3. Position caps and press into place.
NOTE:
- Be certain not to transpose the left and right covers.
- Always refer to EPC for the latest information on parts. Color index corresponds to the paint work of the decorative caps recess. The
chrome plating remains.
Parts Information
NOTE:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated
on December 2, 2008. Please refer to Netstar -> Star TekInfo -> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.
In Case of Warranty
Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC
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Operation: Coverings for steering wheel spoke, replace (46-8479)
Interior - Steering Wheel Chrome Trim Peeling
Date: December 2, 2008
Order No.: T-B-46.10/39c
Supersedes: T-B-46.10/39b dated Nov. 1, 2007
Group: 46
Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC
Page 147
Revision History
SUBJECT:
All Models 164 and 251
Chrome Plating Peeling on Decorative Caps on the Steering Wheel Spokes
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of the chrome plating peeling on the decorative caps on the lower steering wheel spokes,
this is due to less than optimal adhesion between the chrome plating and the base material. Do not replace the steering wheel as the chrome plated
caps are separately available.
1. Carefully pry caps off steering wheel spokes with a wedge (Figure 1) as per WIS document AR46.10-P-0105RT.
NOTE:
Use suitable protection to avoid damaging the steering wheel and airbag cover. It is not necessary to remove steering wheel and / or airbag.
2. Apply a small amount of special adhesive to the inside of the replacement caps.
3. Position caps and press into place.
NOTE:
- Be certain not to transpose the left and right covers.
- Always refer to EPC for the latest information on parts. Color index corresponds to the paint work of the decorative caps recess. The
chrome plating remains.
Parts Information
NOTE:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated
on December 2, 2008. Please refer to Netstar -> Star TekInfo -> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.
In Case of Warranty
Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC
Page 148
Operation: Coverings for steering wheel spoke, replace (46-8479)
