Campaign - Interior Prefuse Box Inspection/Replacement

FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER

Campaign No. 2008120001, January 2009

TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS

SUBJECT:
Models 216 and 221, Model Year 2009

Check Interior Prefuse Box, Replace if Necessary

This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG has determined that due to supplier variations in the soldering process the prefuse box may not be within design tolerance. As a result, the starter relay may not function and a hard starting or no start condition may occur. The prefuse box will be checked for a "Q" level label and replaced, if necessary, at the next workshop visit

Prior to performing this Service Campaign:

^ Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired.

^ Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.

Please note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.

Approximately 4131 vehicles are affected.

Procedure

A. Inspect interior prefuse box.





1. Fold back floor covering (1, Figures 1, 2) in front passenger footwell.





2. Remove 3 plastic nuts (2, Figure 2) and remove footrest (3).

3. Check for part number and Q5 sticker:





^ If part number: A 221 540 39 50 and Q5 sticker (arrow, Figure 3) ARE indicated on prefuse box, procedure is complete.

^ If part number: A 221 540 39 50 and Q5 sticker are NOT indicated on prefuse box, proceed to Subject B.

B. Replace interior prefuse box

1. Replace interior prefuse box, refer to WIS: AR54.15-P-1350SX.

Note:
Tabs on cable ends are keyed to prefuse box. When securing cable ends to prefuse box terminals, ensure tabs on cable ends match cutouts in prefusebox.

2. Reassemble in reverse order.





Primary Parts Information





Warranty Information