AAM Module Inspection (DTB; MB-NET 081)

Publication date: 2001-02-16
Reference number: DTB; MB-NET 081

AAM MODULE INSPECTION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): DTB; MB-NET 081, Date of Issue: February 16, 2001

MERCEDES-BENZ:	MODEL 163, MODEL YEAR 2001
GROUP:	54 - Electrical System

SUBJECT

GROUP 54 - MODEL 163, MODEL YEAR 2001, AAM MODULE INSPECTION

SERVICE INFORMATION

In reference to DTB; MB-NET 079 dated February, 15, 2001, following is the repair information required during inspection / replacement of the AAM2 module.

IMPORTANT: You will need customers to provide all RF keys for their vehicle. If this is not done, some keys will not be able to remote unlock / lock the vehicle.

Step 1: Connect Star Diagnosis, under Control Units menu, select "Body", select "AAM", select "control unit version" (Reference AD00.00-P-2000-04A).
Step 2: Observe displayed date code. Six-digit date code reads DD/MM/YY of production. Only AAM2 with date code between 08/01/01 and 29/01/01 are to be replaced. If date code does NOT fall within specified range, no further action is necessary. If date code falls within specified range, continue through the following steps.
Step 3: Using Star Diagnosis, select "Control Unit Adaptations" under AAM menu. Select "read coding and transfer to the new control unit" to store coding data in Star Diagnosis. Follow on-screen instructions.
Step 4: Remove covers of fuse and relay box (5 screws).
Step 5: Unscrew and lift up fuse and relay module (F1) (2 screws). Do NOT bring any live cables into contact with ground.
Step 6: Unplug four connectors and antenna on AAM2 (N10).
Step 7: Remove AAM2. Be careful not to damage locking tabs. Insert wedge (115 589 03 59 00) between AAM2 and fuse and relay module to disengage locking tab at top center, release locking tab above connectors and simultaneously push AAM2 away from fuse and relay module.
Step 8: Install replacement AAM2. Be careful not to bend connector pins.
Step 9: Transfer stored AAM2 data from Star Diagnosis to new AAM2. Follow on-screen instructions.
Step 10: Using Star Diagnosis, select "learn radio code of a new transmitter key" to learn RF keys to new AAM2. Follow on-screen instructions.
Step 11: Repeat for all RF keys.
Step 12: Install removed components in reverse order.
Step 13: Perform function test.

AAM2 (N10) Control Module - Part No. 163 545 53 32

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Damage Code	Operation Code	Time Allowance	Model Indicator (s)
54960 31	02 3410 - Inspect only; no replacement of AAM2	0.4 hours	K0
54960 31	02 3411 - Inspect and replace AAM2	1.0 hours	K0