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

Engine 176 in model 217, 222 

Shown with CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Starter Component Location - Model 217 With Engine 176 (Shown With Code M005)

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	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
	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
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Remove/install
1	Deactivate easy entry and exit feature for steering wheel
2	Turn complete wheels on front axle to straight-ahead position and secure steering wheel with holding device	The steering wheel must not be turned when the steering coupling is removed. Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
		Retainer device	Fig 3
3	Disconnect battery ground line		AR54.10-P-0003LF
4	Remove steering coupling from steering shaft and place steering coupling to one side	Model 217, 222 as of 4/30/14 with engine 176	AR46.10-P-8000LW
5	Remove contact protection of circuit 30 electric line (4)
6	Unclip circuit 30 electric line (4) from bracket (5)
7	Unscrew nut (2)	Nut, connection for terminal designation 30	*BA15.30-P-1004-01T
8	Unscrew nut (1)	Nut, connection for terminal designation 50	*BA15.30-P-1003-01T
9	Disconnect circuit 30 electric line (4) on starter (M1)
10	Disconnect circuit 50 electric line (3) on starter (M1)
11	Remove sheet metal (7)	M6 X 1	*BA00.10-P-1002-04A
12	Remove screw/bolt (8)	M6 X 1	*BA00.10-P-1002-04A
13	Lift bracket (5) and unscrew screws/bolts (6)	Bolt, starter to crankcase and transmission	*BA15.30-P-1001-01T
14	Remove starter (M1) downwards
15	Check pinion on the starter (M1) for wear and damage	When reusing the starter (M1). For wear or damage ↓ Replace starter (M1).
16	Remove front lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LF
17	Turn engine at center bolt of crankshaft and check starter ring gear on flywheel for damage	Ring wrench For wear or damage ↓ Replace drive plate.	Fig 2
			AR03.30-P-8003MNL
18	Install in the reverse order
	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.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
19	Perform an engine test run and check starter (M1) for proper operation

Fig 2: Identifying Ring Wrench (177 589 00 03 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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