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Remove/Install Alternator - AR15.40-P-5032MNL

Engine 176 in model 217, 222 

Fig 1: Alternator Component Location - Model 217 With Engine 177
G15347459Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Disconnect battery ground line   AR54.10-P-0003LF
2 Remove fan unit INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only install front and center lower engine compartment lining after leak test. AR20.40-P-5050MNL
3 Remove guide pulley   AR13.20-P-0011MNL
4 Remove contact protection of nut (4)    
5 Remove electrical line B+ (5) from alternator (G2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, positive line to alternator *BA15.40-P-1003-01T 
6 Remove coolant hose (11) from the inlet nozzle (10) of the coolant pump and seal the openings with suitable protective covers   AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of protective covers Fig 2
7 Remove screw (1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Tighten screw (1) slightly by hand.  
8 Lift alternator (G2) off the bracket and turn horizontally so that the electrical connector (3) can be reached    
9 Release and disconnect electrical connection (3)    
10 Press radiator package upward out of the left elastomer bearing of the left radiator support mounting console    
11 Pull the radiator package on the left side forward    
12 Take alternator (G2) down and out    
13 Install in the reverse order    
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
14 Carry out engine test run, checking the alternator (G2) for proper operation and checking the engine cooling system for leak tightness    
15 Install front and center engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105LF
ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 176
BA15.40-P-1003-01T Nut, positive line to alternator Nm 16
Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Protective Covers (001 589 06 91 00)
G14785718Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA