Service manual Mercedes-Benz M279 Engine | Up to 2020 incl.

Attach/detach engine hoist Model 217 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279
Bolt plan for coolant pump Engine 137.970, 275.950/951/953/954/980/981/982/983, 277, 279, 285
Carrying out the bleeding process for the low temperature circuit ENGINE 275, 279, 285
Check cylinder head bolts Engine 275, 277, 279, 285
Check engine oil level using on-board oil dipstick Engine 111, 112, 113, 133, 152, 156, 157, 177, 178, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276.8/9, 278, 279, 607, 611, 612, 626, 628, 629, 640, 642, 646, 651
Check engine oil level with special tool Engine 279
Check low-temperature circuit cooling system for leaks Engine 279 in model 231
Check low-temperature circuit cooling system for leaks Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279
Check low-temperature circuit for leaktightness Engine 279 in model 463
Check main circuit coolant level Engine 157, 176, 177, 256.9, 264, 276, 277, 278, 279, 642, 651, 656 in model 222 Engine 157, 176, 177, 276.8, 278, 279 in model 217
Check main circuit coolant level Engine 157, 273, 279, 642 in model 463 Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019
Check main circuit coolant level Engine 157, 276, 278, 279 in model 231
Check rear axle differential oil level correct if necessary Model 231 with engine 279
Check visible area of poly-V belt for wear Engine 157, 273, 279, 642 in model 463 Engine 642 in model 461
Connect cylinder leakage testing unit Engine 133, 152.9, 156, 157, 159, 260, 264, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279
Connecting recording-type compression tester Engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 277, 278, 279 in model 222 Engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 in model 217
Crank engine with starter Model 217 with engine 176, 177, 279 Model 222 with engine 176, 177, 277, 279
Damage profiles for a poly-V belt Engine 102, 103, 104, 111, 112, 113, 119, 120, 133, 137, 139, 152, 155, 156, 157, 159, 166, 176, 177, 178, 254, 260, 264, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 282, 285, …
Detach/attach filler neck on fuel tank Model 463 with engine 157, 273 as of model year 2013 Model 463 with engine 176 up to model year 2019 Model 463 with engine 279
Determine oil consumption Engine 152.9, 157, 176, 177, 178, 276, 277, 278, 279 Engine 254.9, 256.9 Engine 264 Engine 271, 272, 642, 646, 651
Disconnect/connect transmission oil line Transmission 722.9 in model 463 with engine 157 Transmission 722.9 in model 463 with engine 176 Transmission 722.9 in model 463 with engine 279 Transmission 722.9 in model 463 with …
Drain/fill low-temperature circuit coolant ENGINE 279 in MODEL 231
Drain/fill low-temperature circuit coolant Engine 279 in model 463
Drain/fill low-temperature circuit coolant MODEL 217 with ENGINE 279 MODEL 222 with ENGINE 277, 279
Drain/pour in coolant Engine 279 in model 231 Engine 279 in model 463
Drain/pour in coolant Model 217 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279, 642, 651
Empty/fill fuel tank Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279
Empty/fill fuel tank Model 231 with engine 279
Engine oil and oil filter change Engine 279 in model 217, 222
Engine oil and oil filter change Engine 279 in model 231
Engine oil and oil filter change Engine 279 in model 463
Firing order Engine 111, 112, 113, 137, 271, 272, 273, 275, 277, 279, 285, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 611 Engine 112, 113, 273, 602, 606 in model 463 Engine 271.951, 272.979 in model 906 Engine …
General information on inspecting cylinder walls Engine 112, 113, 137, 152, 155, 157, 166, 272, 273, 275, 277, 279, 285
Information on application of sealant to end cover of crankcase Engine 137.970, 275, 279 Engine 629 At front of engine Engine 651 in model 447 Engine 651 in model 636 Engine 651 in model 639 Engine 651 in model 900 Engine 651 in model 907, 910 …
Inspect cooling system for leaks Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 279, 642 in model 463
Inspect cooling system for leaks Engine 279 in model 231
Inspect cooling system for leaks Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 264, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279, 642, 651, 656
Inspect cylinders with a light probe Engine 157, 256.9, 276, 277, 278, 279 in model 222 Engine 157, 276, 278, 279 in model 217
Install front crankshaft radial seal Engine 152.9, 157, 276, 277, 278, 279
Loosening and tightening regulation for camshaft bearing caps Engine 275, 277, 279, 285
Notes on avoiding damage to ignition system ENGINE 137, 275, 279, 285
Notes on routing of coolant hoses ENGINE 157, 276.9, 277, 278, 279, 642 in MODEL 222 ENGINE 157, 278, 279 in MODEL 217
Notes on sealant path for front cover to cylinder head xxx Engine 275, 277, 279, 285
Notes on sealant path for oil pan Engine 112 (except 112.912/946) Engine 113.941/942/960/962/965/981/982/993 Engine 137.970, 275, 277, 279 Engine 176 in model 463 as of model year 2019 Engine 176 in model 463 up to …
Notes on the assessment of pistons and piston rings Engine 111, 112, 113, 133, 137, 139, 152, 155, 156, 157, 159, 166, 176, 177, 178, 254, 256, 260, 264, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 282, 285 Engine 112, 113, 157, …
Oil line removal and installation Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Open and close coupling Engine 133, 139, 152, 156, 157, 176, 177, 178, 254, 256, 260, 264, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 282, 607, 608, 626, 629, 640, 642, 646, 651, 654, 656, 780
Open close coolant line coupling Engine 133, 139, 152, 156, 157, 159, 176, 177, 178, 254, 256, 260, 264, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 282, 607, 608, 622, 626, 629, 640, 642, 646, 651, 654, 656, 780
Overview – Check engine oil level Engine 111, 112, 113, 133, 137, 139, 152, 156, 157, 159, 176, 177, 178, 254, 256, 260, 264, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 282, 285, 607, 608, 611, 612, 626, 628, 629, …
Overview of service intervals for gasoline engines depending on engine oil specification Engine 111, 112, 113, 132, 133, 137, 152, 156, 157, 159, 177, 178, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 285 Engine 112, 113, 157, 273, 279 in model 463
Overview of service intervals for gasoline engines depending on engine oil specification Engine 111, 112, 113, 132, 133, 137, 152, 156, 157, 159, 177, 178, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 285 Engine 112, 113, 157, 273, 279 in model 463
Pour in coolant and bleed cooling system Engine 133, 139, 152, 155, 156, 157, 159, 176, 177, 178, 260, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 282 Engine 157, 176, 177, 279, 642 Engine 607, 608, 628, 629, 642, 651
Prepare the low temperature circuit for the bleeding process ENGINE 275, 279, 285
Reduce fuel pressure through service valve Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 256.9, 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Refrigerant compressor remove/install Model 217, 222 with engine 279
Remove/ install activated charcoal canister Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 264, 276, 277, 278, 279
Remove/ install activated charcoal canister Model 231 with engine 276, 278, 279
Remove/ install activated charcoal canister Model 463 with engine 157, 273 as of model year 2013 Model 463 with engine 176 up to model year 2019 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install Active Body Control hydraulic pump Engine 277, 279 in model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Engine 279 in model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
Remove/install air filter housing 03.05.2019 Model 217 with engine 279 except code 460 (Canada version) except code 494 (US version) Model 222 with engine 277, 279 except code 460 (Canada version) except code 494 (US version) Model 463 with engine 279 except code 494 (US version)
Remove/install air filter housing Engine 277 in model 222 with code 460 (Canada version) with code 494 (US version) Engine 279 in model 217, 222, 231 with code 460 (Canada version) with code 494 (US version) Engine …
Remove/install air filter housing ENGINE 279 in MODEL 231 without CODE 460 (Canada version) without CODE 494 (US version)
Remove/install air pump MODEL 217 with ENGINE 279 MODEL 222 with ENGINE 277, 279
Remove/install alternator belt pulley Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 177 in model 205 Engine 178 in model 190 Engine 279 in model 463
Remove/install automatic transmission fluid cooler 09.08.2019 Transmission 722.9 in model 217 with engine 157 Transmission 722.9 in model 217 with engine 276.8 Transmission 722.9 in model 217 with engine 278 Transmission 722.9 in model 217 with engine 279 Transmission 722.9 in model 222 with engine 157 Transmission 722.9 in model 222 with engine 276.8 Transmission 722.9 in model 222 with engine 277, 279 Transmission 722.9 in model 222 with engine 278 Transmission 722.9 in model 222 with engine 642 Transmission 724.2 in model 222 with engine 276 Transmission 725.0 in model 217, 222 with engine 278 Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 276
Remove/install belt drive components Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install bottom part of oil pan Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 276.8 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install camshaft Hall sensor Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install catalytic converter Engine 157, 279 in model 463 as of model year 2013
Remove/install centrifuge Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install chain tensioner Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install charge air cooler Engine 279 in model 231
Remove/install charge air cooler MODEL 217 with ENGINE 279 MODEL 222 with ENGINE 277, 279
Remove/install charge air cooler Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install charge air ducts Engine 279 in model 231
Remove/install charge air manifold Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install charge air pipe Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install components for exhaust system Engine 279 in model 231
Remove/install coolant level switch Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279, 642, 656
Remove/install coolant lines Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install coolant thermostat Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install electronic selector lever module (ESM) Model 231 with engine 276, 278, 279
Remove/install engine from/onto front axle carrier Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279
Remove/install engine mount or engine crossmember at the rear Model 217 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279, 642
Remove/install engine oil cooler MODEL 217 with ENGINE 279 MODEL 222 with ENGINE 277, 279
Remove/install engine support Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279
Remove/install engine with front axle carrier Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279
Remove/install engine with transmission Engine 279 in model 463
Remove/install expansion reservoir Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 177 in model 205 Engine 279, 642.887 in model 463
Remove/install expansion reservoir Model 217 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 256, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279, 642, 651
Remove/install fan unit Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279
Remove/install fan unit Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install flywheel / drive plate Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install front cover on left cylinder head Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install front cover on right cylinder head Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install front engine mount Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279
Remove/install front engine support Engine 279 in model 463
Remove/install fuel distributor with injection valves (ME-SFI) Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install fuel level sensor Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 264, 276, 277, 278, 279
Remove/install fuel level sensor MODEL 231 with ENGINE 276, 278, 279
Remove/install fuel level sensor Model 463 with engine 157, 273 as of model year 2013 Model 463 with engine 176 up to model year 2019 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install fuel pump control unit Engine 157, 273, 642 in model 463 as of model year 2013 Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 279 in model 463
Remove/install fuel pump control unit Model 217 with engine 157, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 256, 264, 276, 277, 278, 279
Remove/install fuel pump control unit MODEL 231 with ENGINE 276, 278, 279
Remove/install fuel pump Engine 157, 273 in model 463 as of model year 2013 Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 279 in model 463
Remove/install fuel pump Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 277, 278, 279
Remove/install fuel pump MODEL 231 with ENGINE 276, 278, 279
Remove/install fuel tank Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 264, 276, 277, 278, 279
Remove/install fuel tank MODEL 231 with ENGINE 276, 278, 279
Remove/install fuel tank Model 463 (except 463.242) with engine 157, 273 as of model year 2013 Model 463 with engine 176 up to model year 2019 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install heated O2 sensor ENGINE 279 in MODEL 231
Remove/install ignition coils Engine 279 in model 231 Engine 279 in model 463
Remove/install ignition coils Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279
Remove/install inertization cartridge Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant) Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 276, 277, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
Remove/install inertization cartridge Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
Remove/install injection system control unit MODEL 217 with ENGINE 279 MODEL 222 with ENGINE 277, 279
Remove/install left catalytic converter Engine 157, 276.8, 278, 279 in model 217 Engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279 in model 222
Remove/install left cylinder head cover Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install left cylinder head Engine 277, 279 in model 222 Engine 279 in model 217 Engine 279 in model 463
Remove/install left inerting system line in engine compartment Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant) Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 277, 278, 279
Remove/install left inerting system line in engine compartment Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
Remove/install left oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter Engine 277, 279 in model 222 Engine 279 in model 217
Remove/install left oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter Engine 277, 279 in model 222 Engine 279 in model 217
Remove/install line from cartridge to inerting system in engine compartment Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 276, 277, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
Remove/install line from cartridge to inerting system in engine compartment Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
Remove/install low temperature water circuit radiator Engine 157, 279 in model 463
Remove/install oil lines of oil cooling for automatic transmission Engine 176 in model 463 with transmission 722.9 Engine 279 in model 463 with transmission 722.9 Engine 642 in model 463 with transmission 722.9
Remove/install oil lines of oil cooling for automatic transmission Transmission 722.93 in model 217 with engine 279 Transmission 722.93 in model 222 with engine 277, 279
Remove/install oxygen sensors Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install poly-V belt Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install power steering pump Model 463 with engine 102, 103, 104, 112, 113, 117, 157, 273, 279, 602, 603, 612 up to model year 2019 (except 463.228 with engine 117.965), with VT 161 or VT 167 or ZL 167 or LF 67/14 or …
Remove/install radiator Engine 157, 279 in model 463
Remove/install rear axle shaft Model 231 with engine 279
Remove/install rear engine mount Engine 157, 279 in model 463 Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019
Remove/install rear engine support Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019 Engine 279 in model 463
Remove/install rear exhaust system Engine 157, 276.8, 278, 279 in model 217 Engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279, 642, 651 in model 222
Remove/install retaining lock for crankshaft/ring gear Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install right catalytic converter Engine 157, 276.8, 278, 279 in model 217 Engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279 in model 222
Remove/install right cylinder head cover Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install right cylinder head Engine 277, 279 in model 222 Engine 279 in model 217 Engine 279 in model 463
Remove/install right inerting system line in engine compartment Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant) Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 276, 277, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
Remove/install right inerting system line in engine compartment Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 with code 2U8 (Alternative refrigerant)
Remove/install right oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter Engine 277, 279 in model 222 Engine 279 in model 217
Remove/install right oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter Engine 277, 279 in model 222 Engine 279 in model 217
Remove/install starter Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279
Remove/install starter Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install throttle valve actuator Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Remove/install transmission with torque converter 06.03.2020 Transmission Transmission Transmission Transmission Transmission 722.9 in model 463 with engine 176 722.9 in model 463 with engine 279 722.902 in model 463 with engine 642 as of model year 2013 722.904 in model 463 with engine 273 as of model year 2013 722.905 in model 463 with engine 157 as of model year 2013
Remove/install turbocharger with exhaust manifold Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Replace fuel filter Engine 157, 276, 278, 279 in model 231
Replace main circuit coolant Engine 157, 273, 279, 642 in model 463 Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019
Replace radial sealing rings on side of rear axle center assembly MODEL 231 with ENGINE 279
Replace rear muffler Engine 157, 279 in model 463 Engine 176 in model 463 up to model year 2019
Replace spark plugs Engine 277, 279 in model 222 Engine 279 in model 217 Engine 279 in model 231
Routing diagram for poly-V belt Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Service Information: Spark plug connector grease Engine 104, 111, 112, 113, 119, 120, 133, 137, 152, 155, 156, 157, 159, 166, 176, 177, 178, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 285
Slackening diagram for cylinder head bolts Engine 275, 277, 279, 285
Tightening pattern for exhaust manifold Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 Model 463 with engine 279
Tightening specifications for cylinder head bolts Engine 275, 277, 279, 285
Venting air from the low temperature circuit ENGINE 275, 279, 285