AR83.30-P-5556A Clean evaporator and air conditioning system on inside 18.12.

2017

Model 164, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 251
Model 169, 171, 203, 245 (except 245.286)
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 169, 171, 203, 245 (except 245.286)
with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)

Modification notes

20.10.2017 Method revised Operation steps 3 to 42

1 Probe
2 Guide pulley
3 Gun
4 Disinfection cleaning equipment

P83.30-5036-05

Warning Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling Never perform welding work on or near a AS83.00-Z-0006-01A
overheated refrigerant vapors from an air closed air conditioning system. No smoking or
conditioning system containing R134a. Risk open flames. Wear safety glasses and
of injury to skin and eyes caused by contact protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated
with liquid R134a refrigerant and when rooms. Carry out repair work on the air
working on pressurized parts conditioning system circuit only after the
system has been evacuated.
Warning Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
itself when engine running. Risk of injury itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work
(bruises and burns) resulting from working on clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
the engine while it is being started or when it is
running.
Topical note Procedure for a damaged or leaky air AH83.30-N-0004-01A
conditioning system
Notes on handling refrigerant R134a AH83.30-N-0003-01A
Remove
1 Close footwell flaps
2 Switch off ignition, blower and air conditioning
system
3 Remove engine compartment paneling in Model 164 AR61.20-P-1105GZ
vicinity of condensation water drains
Model 169, 245 with code 484 (Rough road AR61.20-P-1105AL
package)
Model 169, 245 except code 484 (Rough road AR61.20-P-1105AM
package)
model 203, 209 AR61.20-P-1105P
Model 171 AR61.20-P-1105V
Model 204.9 AR61.20-P-1105CY
Model 204.0/2/3 AR61.20-P-1105EW
Model 211 AR61.20-P-1105T
Model 215, 220 AR61.20-P-1105M
Model 216 AR61.20-P-1105SX
Model 221
except code Z07 (Top protection)
Model 219 AR61.20-P-1105TX

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 Model 230.4 AR61.20-P-1105RBS
with code P99 (Special model "AMG Black
Series")
Model 230 AR61.20-P-1105R
except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black
Series")
Model 240 AR61.20-P-1105H
Model 251 AR61.20-P-1105RT
The disinfecting cleaner is drained off later
on through the condensation drains.
4 Place collection bowl beneath condensation
drains
5 Remove temperature sensor from evaporator Model 164 AR83.30-P-8085GZ
Models 169, 245 AR83.30-P-8085AK
model 203, 209 AR83.30-P-8085P
Model 171 AR83.30-P-8085V
Model 204 AR83.30-P-8085CW
Model 211 AR83.30-P-8085T
Model 215, 220 AR83.30-P-8085M
Model 216, 221 AR83.30-P-8085SX
Model 219 AR83.30-P-8085TX
Model 230 AR83.30-P-8085R
Model 240Front air conditioning AR83.30-P-8085H
Model 251 AR83.30-P-8085RT
Let temperature sensor hang down with
attached line.
6 Remove cover below dashboard on right Model 164 AR68.10-P-1520GZ
Model 203, 209 AR68.10-P-1520P
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 251 AR68.10-P-1520RT
7.1 If bore not present in air conditioner housing, Model 164, 251
make one Model 203, 209
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 164, 251 AR83.30-P-5555-01GZ
Model 203, 209 AR83.30-P-5555-01A
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
7.2 If a bore is present in the air conditioner Model 164, 251
housing, remove sealing washer Model 203, 209
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
8 Remove the dust filter
Model 164 AP83.00-P-8381GZ
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 169, 245 with code 580 (Air AP83.00-P-8381AK
conditioning system)
model 203, 209 AP83.00-P-8381P
Model 211.### #A up to 635991, 211.### #X AP83.00-P-8381T
up to 170336
Model 215, 220 AP83.00-P-8381MA
Model 240 AP83.00-P-8381H
Model 251 AP83.00-P-8381RT
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
9 Remove the activated charcoal dust filter
Model 164, 251 with code 581 (Automatic air AP83.00-P-8384GZ
conditioning)
Model 169, 245 with code 581 (Automatic air AP83.00-P-8384AK
conditioning)
Model 171 AP83.00-P-8384V
Model 204 AP83.00-P-8384EW
Model 211.### #A as of 635992 AP83.00-P-8384T
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 211.### #B
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 211.### #X as of 170337
with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
Model 211.### #X
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 216 AP83.00-P-8384SX
Model 221
Model 219 AP83.00-P-8384TX
Model 230 AP83.00-P-8384R
10 Remove activated charcoal filter
Model 203, 209 AP83.00-P-8382P
with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
Model 211.### #A up to 635991, 211.### #X AP83.00-P-8382F
up to 170336
Model 215, 220 AP83.00-P-8382M
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 Model 240 AP83.00-P-8382H
Clean
11 Insert probe (1) of disinfecting cleaning Cleaner for A/C system *BR00.45-Z-1084-04A
equipment (4) into evaporator housing
Pressure-feed spray gun with 2 cleaning *BR00.45-Z-1081-04A
probes (short and long) for A/C systems
12 Insert nozzle (1) of disinfecting cleaning Model 164, 251
equipment (4) through the bore into the air Model 203, 209
conditioner housing with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Cleaner for A/C system *BR00.45-Z-1084-04A
Pressure-feed spray gun with 2 cleaning *BR00.45-Z-1081-04A
probes (short and long) for A/C systems
13 Cover filter slot opening Model 164, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220,
221, 230, 240, 251
Model 171, 203
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 171, 203
with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
No disinfecting cleaner must enter the
vehicle interior.
14 Place thumb onto guide pulley (2) This fixes the spraying direction in place.
When spraying through the opening for the
temperature sensor on the evaporator, the
guide pulley (2) must face in towards the
vehicle interior. When spraying through the
filter openings, the guide pulley (2) must face
towards the firewall.
15.1 Operate spray gun (3) and move the probe (1) Model 169, 171, 203, 245 (except 245.286)
in circular movements to distribute the with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
disinfecting cleaner as uniformly as possible Model 169, 171, 245 (except 245.286)
on the evaporator with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 204, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230,
240
Model 209
with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
Approx. Spray 1 liter of disinfecting
cleaner. Allow the disinfecting cleaner to work
for at least 30 min.
15.2 Operate spray gun (3) and move the probe (1) Model 164, 251
in circular movements to distribute the Model 203, 209
disinfecting cleaner as uniformly as possible with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
on the evaporator
Approx. Spray 1 liter of disinfecting
cleaner, 0.5 liters on each side. Allow the
disinfecting cleaner to work for at least 30
min.
16 Check whether disinfecting cleaner is If the disinfecting cleaner only exits in drops.
escaping from the condensation drains

Check condensation drains for contamination

and clean.
Ventilate
17 Start engine, switch on air conditioning Leave the doors on the vehicle open.
system, open all air flaps and allow blower to
run at highest setting for at least 10 min
18 Switch off the engine and ignition
Install
19 Fit sealing washer into hole in air conditioner Model 164, 251 AR83.30-P-5555-01GZ
housing
Model 203, 209 AR83.30-P-5555-01A
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
20 Install temperature sensor of evaporator Model 164 AR83.30-P-8085GZ
Models 169, 245 AR83.30-P-8085AK
model 203, 209 AR83.30-P-8085P
Model 171 AR83.30-P-8085V
Model 204 AR83.30-P-8085CW
Model 211 AR83.30-P-8085T
Model 215, 220 AR83.30-P-8085M
Model 216, 221 AR83.30-P-8085SX
Model 219 AR83.30-P-8085TX
Model 230 AR83.30-P-8085R
Model 240Front air conditioning AR83.30-P-8085H
Model 251 AR83.30-P-8085RT
Clean

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21 Close air recirculation flap by means of
actuating "Close air recirculation flap for
cleaning" in DAS
AD00.00-P-2000-04A
If this menu item for the required models is
not stored in the DAS.

Use the DAS to access the special coding

22 Prepare diffuser for cleaning the inner air
conditioning system
23 Start engine, allow vehicle to warm up with the
air conditioning system switched off
24 Set blower to stage 2 to 3
25 Set air conditioning system to maximum
heating capacity
26 Set nozzle setting to footwell
27 Place diffuser (ultrasound) into passenger
compartment on front passenger side. Attach the atomizer is used (ultrasonic). The air
hose in luggage net so that the footwell vents conditioning must always be switched off
suck in the escaping smoke
28 Switch off the air conditioning
29 With the engine running and the air
conditioning system switched off, press air
recirculation button, set blower to lowest stage
and set temperature to "Min"
30 Switch on diffuser (ultrasound)
31 The cleaning process is complete when smoke
stops flowing out of the diffuser (ultrasound) process may be briefly interrupted, but it then
(approx. 20 min)
32 Switch off engine and ignition, switch off
diffuser (ultrasound) and leave vehicle closed
for approx. 1 hour
Ventilate
33 Open doors, trunk lid or luggage compartment
flap to ventilate vehicle
34 Open air recirculation flap through DAS
actuation
(code number) procedure and set manual
recirculated air to "unlimited".
Perform cleaning using the atomizer
(ultrasonic).
Note A/C - ACOFF control concept, heat
vehicle interior for at least 30 minutes (when
stationary).
The purpose of this procedure is to dry out
the evaporator. The success of the cleaning
method is only guaranteed when the
evaporator is dry.
The evaporator must be dried out before
during the following steps (observe operating
concept A/C – ACOFF). Route power supply
for diffuser through front passenger window.
Observe operating concept A/C - ACOFF.
All the windows and doors as well as the
sliding roof must be closed.
Under certain circumstances the cleaning
continues automatically.
When the cleaning process is complete.
AD00.00-P-2000-04A
If this menu item for the required models is not
stored.

Use the DAS to access the special coding

(code number) procedure and set manual
recirculated air to "limited".
35 Start engine, switch on air conditioning. Set
temperature to "LO" and the highest blower
stage and then run for approx. 10 minutes
36 Switch off the engine and ignition
Install
37 Remove cover over the opening of the filter Model 164, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220,
slot 221, 230, 240, 251
Model 171, 203
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 171, 203
with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
38 Install dust filter
Model 164 AP83.00-P-8381GZ
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 169, 245 with code 580 (Air AP83.00-P-8381AK
conditioning system)
model 203, 209 AP83.00-P-8381P
Model 211.### #A up to 635991, 211.### #X AP83.00-P-8381T
up to 170336
Model 215, 220 AP83.00-P-8381MA
Model 240 AP83.00-P-8381H
Model 251 AP83.00-P-8381RT
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Replace dust filter.
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39 Install the activated charcoal particle filter
Model 164, 251 with code 581 (Automatic air AP83.00-P-8384GZ
conditioning)
Model 169, 245 with code 581 (Automatic air AP83.00-P-8384AK
conditioning)
Model 171 AP83.00-P-8384V
Model 204 AP83.00-P-8384EW
Model 211.### #A as of 635992 AP83.00-P-8384T
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 211.### #B
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 211.### #X as of 170337
with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
Model 211.### #X
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 216 AP83.00-P-8384SX
Model 221
Model 219 AP83.00-P-8384TX
Model 230 AP83.00-P-8384R
Replace activated charcoal particle filter.
40 Install activated charcoal filter
Model 203, 209 AP83.00-P-8382P
with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)
Model 211.### #A up to 635991, 211.### #X AP83.00-P-8382F
up to 170336
Model 215, 220 AP83.00-P-8382M
Model 240 AP83.00-P-8382H
Replace activated charcoal filter.
41 Install the cover under the dashboard on the Model 164 AR68.10-P-1520GZ
right
Model 203, 209 AR68.10-P-1520P
with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)
Model 251 AR68.10-P-1520RT
42 Remove collecting pan under the
condensation drain
43 Install engine compartment lining in area of Model 164 AR61.20-P-1105GZ
condensation drains
Model 169, 245 with code 484 (Rough road AR61.20-P-1105AL
package)
Model 169. 245 except code 484 (Rough road AR61.20-P-1105AM
package)
model 203, 209 AR61.20-P-1105P
Model 171 AR61.20-P-1105V
Model 204.9 AR61.20-P-1105CY
Model 204.0/2/3 AR61.20-P-1105EW
Model 211 AR61.20-P-1105T
Model 215, 220 AR61.20-P-1105M
Model 216 AR61.20-P-1105SX
Model 221
except code Z07 (Top protection)
Model 219 AR61.20-P-1105TX
Model 230.4 AR61.20-P-1105RBS
with code P99 (Special model "AMG Black
Series")
Model 230 AR61.20-P-1105R
except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black
Series")
Model 240 AR61.20-P-1105H
Model 251 AR61.20-P-1105RT

Repair materials

Number Designation Order number

BR00.45-Z-1081-04A Pressure-feed spray gun with 2 cleaning probes (short and long) A 000 581 00 04
for A/C systems
BR00.45-Z-1084-04A Cleaner for A/C system A 000 989 46 00 09

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