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Remove/Install Distronic Electric Controller Unit - AR30.30-S-1011EA

Model 447, 448.7/8 

With Code BA3 (Active Brake Assist System) 

With Code XM0 (Facelift) 

Model 447, 448.8 

With Code ET4 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC) 

With Code XM0 (Facelift) 

MODIFICATION NOTES

19.02.2024 Work procedure revised. The whole document  
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Show on model 447.8 With Code ET4 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC), With Code JS1 (360° camera) and except code PS2 (AMG Line) 

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Show on model 447.8 With Code ET4 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC), With Code JS1 (360° camera) and except code PS2 (AMG Line) 

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Shown On Model 447.8 With Code ET4 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC), With Code JS1 (360° camera) and With Code PS2 (AMG Line) 

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Shown On Model 447 With Code XM7 (facelift II) and With Code BA3 (Active Brake Assist) 

Notice  General information on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment Model 447 with Motor 780 AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
Notice  Notes on preventing damage to electronic components due to a magnetic tool   AH54.00-P-0002-01A
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Start commissioning of the DISTRONIC electric controller unit (1). If the DISTRONIC electric controller unit (1) is replaced.  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-S-2000-04E
2 Remove front bumper.   AR88.20-S-2000E
3.1 Twist bracket (2) in the direction of the arrow (arrow A) as far as it will go and release it from the radiator grille. Model 447 except code PS2 (AMG Line) and except code XM7 (facelift II), model 448.7 except code XM7 (facelift II), model 448.8 except code PS2 (AMG Line) and except code XM7 (facelift II)  
3.2 Remove Mercedes star. Model 447, 448.8 with code PS2 (AMG Line), except code XM7 (facelift II)
Model 447 except code ZU7 (Canada national version) except code ZU8 (U.S.A. national version), model 448.8
AR88.40-S-4053EA
3.3 Remove holder (2). Model 447, 448 with code XM7 (facelift II)
IMPORTANT To do so, release the catch hooks (arrows C).
IMPORTANTAssembly:  Make sure that the catch hooks (arrows C) are seated correctly.
SPECIAL TOOL Clip remover
Fig 1
4 Release DISTRONIC electric controller unit (1) at the retaining tab (3) and swivel it in the direction of the arrow (arrow B) out of the bracket (2). Model 447, 448 except code XM7 (facelift II)  
5 Remove the DISTRONIC electric controller unit (1). IMPORTANT Model 447, 448 except code XM7 (facelift II) To do so, release and disconnect electrical connector (4).
IMPORTANT Model 447, 448 with code XM7 (facelift II) To do so, release the locks (5) on the holder (2) and remove the DISTRONIC electric controller unit (1) in the direction of the arrow (arrow B) from the holder (2).
SPECIAL TOOL Clip remover
Fig 1
6 Install in the reverse order.    
7 Connect diagnostic system.    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-S-2000-04E
8 Perform calibration drive. IMPORTANT To do so, follow the diagnosis procedure described.
Then remove diagnostic system.
 
INSPECT Check     
9 Perform function check of the driver assistance system.    
Fig 1: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)
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