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Remove/install knock sensors - AR15.12-P-2184R

ENGINES 275 in MODELS 215, 216, 220, 221, 230 

Illustrated on model 230.476 

Fig 1: Identifying Knock Sensors Remove/Install Components - Illustrated On Model 230.476 (1 Of 2)
G10108537Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Knock Sensors Remove/Install Components - Illustrated On Model 230.476 (2 Of 2)
G10108538Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Turn key in electronic ignition switch control unit to position "0" IMPORTANT Vehicles with code (889) Keyless Go: Press the start/stop button repeatedly until the ignition is switched off.  
2 Remove lower engine compartment paneling Model 215, 220 AR61.20-P-1105M
Model 216,
Model 221 without code (Z07) Top protection
AR61.20-P-1105SX
Model 221 with code (Z07) Top protection AR61.20-P-1105SXS
Model 230 except special model "AMG Black Series" AR61.20-P-1105R
Model 230 with code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series" AR61.20-P-1105RBS
  Left front knock sensor     
3 Disconnect electrical connector for front knock sensor (left side of engine) (A29/1)    
4 Remove bolt (2) and remove front knock sensor (left side of engine) (A29/1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.10-P-1001-02B 
  Left rear knock sensor     
5 Remove complete exhaust system Model 230 AR49.10-P-7000RB
6 Remove heat shield (22) Model 230  
7 Remove bolts (1a) and take out heat shield (1). Model 230  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.10-P-1002-02B 
8 Disconnect electrical connector for rear knock sensor (left side of engine) (A29/2)    
9 Remove bolt (2) and remove rear knock sensor (left side of engine) (A29/2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.10-P-1001-02B 
  Right front knock sensor     
10 Remove right engine support Model 215, 220 AR22.10-P-4320IX
Model 216, 221 AR22.10-P-1260SZ
Model 230 AR22.10-P-1260R
11 Disconnect electrical connector for front knock sensor (right side of engine) (A30/1)    
12 Remove bolt (2) and remove front knock sensor (left side of engine) (A30/1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.10-P-1001-02B 
  Right rear knock sensor     
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury  caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries  caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards.
Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground.
Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) into suitable and appropriately marked containers.
AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
13 Disconnect ground line(s) at battery(ies) Model 215, 220 AR54.10-P-0003I
Model 216, 221 AR54.10-P-0003SX
Model 230 without code (P99) "AMG Black Series" AR54.10-P-0003R
Model 230 with code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series" AR54.10-P-0003RBS
14.1 Remove complete exhaust system Model 230 AR49.10-P-7000RB
14.2 Remove right catalytic converter Model 215, 220 AR49.10-P-5500M
14.3 Remove heat shield from starter Model 216, 221  
See Remove/install starter. AR15.30-P-7100SZ 
15 Disconnect electrical connector for rear knock sensor (right side of engine) (A30/2)    
16 Remove bolt (2) and remove rear knock sensor (right side of engine) (A30/2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.10-P-1001-02B 
17 Install in the reverse order    
18 Read out fault memory and erase if necessary IMPORTANT Faults which may have been caused by disconnecting wires or by a simulation must be erased in the fault memory after completing the work.  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
KNOCK SENSORS

Number Designation Engine 275, 285
BA15.10-P-1001-02B Bolt, knock sensor to crankcase Nm 20
BA15.10-P-1002-02B Bolt connecting heat shield of knock sensor to crankcase Nm 8