AP60.00-P-0051KN Check vehicle underside in visible area for signs of damage, fluid loss and 06.12.

2019
corrosion

Model 117, 156, 169, 176, 242, 245, 246

P60.00-A005-09

Shown on model 246.208

Warning Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may resultWear protective gloves, protective clothing AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
when handling hot or glowing objects. and safety glasses, if necessary.
Danger Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
toppling off of the lifting platform. position the four support plates at the vehicle
lift support points specified by the vehicle
manufacturer.
Danger Risk of death when working on component Do not touch damaged or defective live AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating component parts and lines or non-insulated
voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC) electrical connections and lines.
Topical note General information on handling vehicles with AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or
lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive
system
Topical note Notes on battery AH54.10-P-0001-01A
Notes on evaluating leakages AH00.00-N-0011-01A
Preparatory activity
1 Lift vehicle with lifting platform. Model 117, 156, 169, 176, 242, 245, 246
Model 117, 156, 169.0/3, 176, 242, 245.2, 246 AR00.60-P-1000AK
Check
2 Check visible components, lines, hoses on If necessary, use commercially
underfloor for damage, routing and leaks. available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting,
comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
Steering,
Spring elements,
Shock absorber,
Front axle shaft boots,
Underfloor paneling,
Heat shields,
Exhaust system,
Exhaust aftertreatment,
Actuator motors of exhaust gas flaps,
Brake system,
Fuel system.
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 If problems occur,

rectify the problems.

After obtaining special order.
3 Check visible components, lines, hoses on Equipment-dependent.
underfloor for damage, routing and leaks.
If necessary, use commercially
available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting,
comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
Electric drive and power electronics,
High-voltage battery and electric lines,
Stationary heater,
Manual transmission,
Clutch operation,
Automatic transmission,
Transfer case (4MATIC).
Rear axle differential (4MMATIC),
Rear axle shafts with boots (4MMATIC).
If a problem occurs,

Rectify problem, subject to separate repair

order.
4 Check visible body panels for corrosion and If necessary, use commercially
deformation. available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting,
comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
Wheel well body panels
Front axle carrier,
Rear axle carrier,
Chassis steering arms,
Underfloor body panels,
Body reinforcements.
If a problem occurs,

proceed in accordance with the country-

5 Check vehicle underside for evidence of
driving over obstacles or damage caused by
contact with the vehicle underside.
specific regulations for mobility and body shell
complaints.
If necessary, use commercially
available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting,
comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If it is suspected that obstacles have been
driven over or bottoming damage has
occurred,

Check steering for mechanical damages.

If the steering is mechanically damaged,

Replace steering for safety reasons.

After obtaining special order.
Finishing activity
6 Lower vehicle with vehicle lift. Model 117, 156, 169, 176, 242, 245, 246
Model 117, 156, 169.0/3, 176, 242, 245.2, 246 AR00.60-P-1000AK

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