Campaign - Front Wheelhouse Drain Clogging
Campaign No. 2007010002, January 2007FILE:
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 2003-2006
MODEL 219, MODEL YEAR 2006
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL HOUSING WATER DRAIN NOZZLES IF PRESENT AND
CLEAR WATER DRAIN PASSAGES
This Service Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on affected vehicles (see VIN range) the water drains located in the front wheel housings may not drain properly. Dealer will remove the water drain nozzles, if present, and clear the water drain passages.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located on the following page, and if necessary, repair the subject vehicles during the vehicle's next service.
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 86,299 vehicles are affected.
Effective Serial Number Page
NOTE:
very 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
1. Turn steering wheel all the way to right side.
2. Detach fender liner in indicated area and press to one side with assembly wedge (Figure 1).
- Remove the nut and two rivets (arrows, Figure 1).
3. Check for presence of either version of drain nozzle (A, Figure 2).
- If either drain nozzle is installed, remove nozzle.
- If no drain nozzle is installed, proceed to next step.
4. Ensure that there are no obstructions in the water drain passage.
5. Reattach fender liner.
6. Turn steering wheel all the way to left side and perform steps 2-5 on left side of vehicle.
NOTE:
The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:
Warranty Information
Operation:
Right and Left Front Water Drain Grommet, Check/Remove if Necessary (02-5571)