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Installing Fuel Rack Position Sensor Connector Cover (07.1/14)

Publication date: 1987-03-01
Reference number: 07.1/14

INSTALLING FUEL RACK POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR COVER

INSTALLING FUEL RACK POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR COVER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 07.1/14, Date of Issue:  March 1987

INSTALLING COVER ON FUEL RACK POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR - MODELS 124.133/193 AND 126.125

Model(s): 1986-1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SDL; 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 D, 300 TD

Group: 07.1 - Engine Combustion, Diesel Injection System

Bulletin No.: MBNA 07.1/14

Date: March 1987

SERVICE INFORMATION

As of mid September 1986, the connector for the fuel rack position sensor on the injection pump is installed with a protective cover. The cover should be installed in vehicles built prior to the production change during their next scheduled maintenance or repair.

EFFECTIVE SERIAL NUMBER

Model Chassis End Number
124.133 1A 334 654
124.193 1F 022 454
126.125 1A 286 068

PROCEDURE

  1. Remove connector on fuel rack position sensor (L7) by turning safety lock (arrow) counterclockwise and pulling the connector off (Fig. Fig 1 ).
  2. Open connector and pull out individual terminals. Remove any signs of corrosion or replace terminals, if necessary.
  3. Using a snap ring pliers, widen the cable opening in the cover an pull wires through opening.
  4. Insert individual terminals into connector according to Fig. Fig 2 .
    NOTE: Follow correct wire color codes. gn = green bl = blue sw/br = black/brown
  5. Install cover (1) on connector (Fig. Fig 2 ).
  6. Attach connector and engage safety lock again by turning it clockwise.
  7. Function test:
    • Coolant temperature 60-80° C.
    • Automatic climate control off.
    • Transmission gear selector lever in position "P".
    • Connect vacuum tester 201 589 13 21 00 with Y-fitting to EGR valve (60, Fig. Fig 3 ).
    • Run engine at 1200 rpm. The vacuum value should be approx. 250 - 350 mbar.
    • Using accelerator pedal, briefly increase engine speed to full throttle. The vacuum value must decrease to less than 50 mbar.

PARTS INFORMATION

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Name Part Number
Cover 000 546 41 37

TIME ALLOWANCE

TIME ALLOWANCE INFORMATION

Operation No. Description Time Model Indicator(s)
02-0750 Cover on fuel rack position sensor connector, install 0.7 hrs. 57/81/87
02-0751 Cover on fuel rack position sensor connector, install (with maintenance or repair work) 0.4 hrs. 57/81/87
Fig 1: Fuel Rack Position Sensor Connector Safety Lock Location
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Fig 2: Fuel Rack Position Sensor Connector Terminals
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Fig 3: Vacuum Tester Connection To EGR Valve
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