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Remove/Install Soot Particulate Sensor Downstream Of SCR Catalytic Converter - Ar07.04-D-0017A

Engine 651 in model 906 

with code MP6 (Engine version, Euro VI) 

with code MP8 (OBD (on-board diagnostics) stage C) 

Modification notes 

23.02.2017 Soot Particulate Sensor BA07.04-N-1001-02A
G13186454Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
- Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
WARNING 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
WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the hazard area. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
- Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge - AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install 
1 Raise vehicle - AR00.60-D-1000H
2 Disconnect electrical connection (3)
3 Remove electrical wiring harness of soot particulate sensor (B163) from retaining clamp (4) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check retaining clamp (4). -
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- - Depending on findings

Replace retaining clamp (4).
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4 Remove electronic control unit (1) IMPORTANT To do this, unscrew nuts (2). -
5 Remove soot particulate sensor (B163) with control unit (1) IMPORTANT The soot particulate sensor (B163) and the control unit (1) form a single unit.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Apply heat-resistant lubricating paste to thread of soot particulate sensor (B163).
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- - TORQUE SPECIFICATION Soot particulate sensor on SCR catalytic converter *BA07.04-N-1001-02A 
- - Paste, hot lubrication 1 kg, DBL 6879.20 *BR00.45-Z-1005-06A 
- - SPECIAL TOOL Tool kit Figure
- - SPECIAL TOOL Torque wrench Fig 1
CLEAN Clean 
6 Clean thread and sealing surfaces of soot particulate sensor (B163) on SCR catalytic converter - -
7 Install in the reverse order
8 Read out fault memory with diagnostic system When replacing the soot particulate sensor (B163). -
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS - - AD00.00-D-2000-04SD
- - If faults are present

Erase fault memory.
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WARNING 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
9 Check leaktightness of exhaust system when engine is running IMPORTANT Visual inspection only. -
SENSORS

Number Designation Engine 651 in model 906
BA07.04-N-1001-02A Soot particulate sensor on SCR catalytic converter Nm 60
Fig 1: Torque Wrench (001 589 66 21 00)
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Fig 2: Tool Kit (000 589 10 99 00)
G13186456Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1005-06A Paste, hot lubrication 1 kg, DBL 6879.20 A 000 989 76 51