Campaign - Glow Plug Replacement
Campaign No. 2006070003, October 2006FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 211, MODEL YEAR 2005-2006
REPLACE GLOW PLUGS
This service campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on the affected vehicles (see VIN range below) the incorrect glow plugs may have been inadvertently installed in customer vehicles during the last workshop visit due to an error in replacement part documentation. This may result in poor engine performance.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located below.
Included is a sample copy of a letter which owners of the affected vehicles will receive.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
- Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously repaired.
- Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin.
Approximately 92 vehicles are affected.
Effective Serial Number Range
NOTE:
Every vehicle in the VIN range may not be included in the campaign. VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required on a specific vehicle. VMI always overrides the bulletin in reference to a specific vehicle's inclusion in a particular campaign. Please also note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.
Procedure
WARNING:
- Risk of injury to skin and eyes from handling hot or glowing objects. Wear safety gloves, protective clothing, and safety glasses, if necessary.
- Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing, or aligning the hood. Ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.
1. Open engine hood.
2. Remove cylinder head cover trim panels; refer to WIS document AR01.20-P-5014-02C.
3. Disconnect connectors (A, Figure 1) from glow plugs (B).
4. Use compressed air to clean area around glow plugs prior to removing them.
5. Remove glow plugs.
CAUTION:
Check the torque of each glow plug prior to removal. If the torque on a glow plug is greater than 25 Nm, bring the engine up to operating temperature before attempting to remove the glow plug in order to avoid the possibility of breaking it. Figure 1
6. Clean glow plug recess using brushes from glow plug bore kit (special tool W 900 589 01 99 00).
7. Install new glow plugs; reassemble in reverse order.
- Torque glow plugs to 19 Nm.
8. Connect Star Diagnosis; read out and erase fault memory.
Special Tool Information
NOTE:
The noted tool is an MBUSA Required Special Tool; it should already be in every dealer's inventory.
Parts Information
NOTE:
- Please be aware that only the part number(s) referenced in the Campaign Bulletin is/are approved for use to repair the vehicle. Repairs performed using any other part(s) will not have been performed in accordance with the campaign. Accordingly, warranty claims submitted with reference to an improper part number(s) will be denied.
- The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:
Warranty Information
Operation: Glow Plugs (All), Replace (02-5401)