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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 7/13/2018
Retrofit spacer ring on starter wiring harness. CLS-Class (218 platform). Model Year 2014

Released 4/14/2017
Perform SCN Coding in Various Control Modules as per DAS/Xentry. Models 117, 164, 166, 190, 204, 205, 207, 211, 212, 218, 221, 222, 231, 253, and 463. Model Years 2006-2016

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Released 3/13/2015
Rear Side Marker Lamps, SCN Code the Rear SAM. Model 218 (CLS-Class). Model Year 2012-2015

Released 9/17/2014
Operation Number Structure for Diagnosis Jobs. MY-All, Models 117, 156, 163, 164, 166, 170, 171, 172, 197, 199, 203, 204, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 230, 231, 240, 245, 251, 450, 451

Released 11/18/2013
Update mbrace Control Module Software. Revision to work Procedure. Models 166 (ML), X166 (GL), 204 (C), X204 (GLK), 207 (E-Coupe), 212 (E), 218 (CLS), 231 (SL). Model Year 2013

Released 11/21/2012
Retorque the Engine Hood Latch Striker. Model 218. Model Year 2012

Released 10/22/2012
Instrument Cluster Message "Replace Key Battery" Appearing Soon After New Key Battery Replacement. All Models with Keys Having One Battery

Released 5/24/2012
Revision T: Edit to MB Copyright and Logo. MY-All. All Models. MBUSA-Approved Refinishing Products

Released 10/20/2014
Brake Caliper with Mercedes-Benz Brand Cover. MY-All, Models 117, 156, 163, 164, 166, 170, 171, 172, 197, 199, 203, 204, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 230, 231, 240, 245, 251, 450, 451

Released 10/29/2013
Fabrication of Brake Lines. MY-All, Models 163, 164, 166, 170, 171, 172, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 230, 231, 245, 251, 463

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Released 12/13/2012
Brake Disks Treated with Zinc Dust Spray Paint. MY-All, Models 163, 164, 166, 170, 171, 172, 197, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 230, 231, 245, 251, 463

Released 2/7/2012
Parktronic Malfunctions and Faults. MY-All, Models 163, 164, 166, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 197, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 230, 231, 240, 245, 246, 251, 463 with Code 220 Parktronic system (PTS); Code 230 Advanced Parking Guidance; Code 235 Active Park Assist

Released 7/13/2018
Retrofit spacer ring on starter wiring harness. CLS-Class (218 platform). Model Year 2014

Released 4/14/2017
Perform SCN Coding in Various Control Modules as per DAS/Xentry. Models 117, 164, 166, 190, 204, 205, 207, 211, 212, 218, 221, 222, 231, 253, and 463. Model Years 2006-2016

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Released 3/13/2015
Rear Side Marker Lamps, SCN Code the Rear SAM. Model 218 (CLS-Class). Model Year 2012-2015

Released 11/19/2014
Read Out Maintenance Data for Instrument Cluster and Reset Service Indicator. Models 117, 156, 166, 172, 205, 218, 231, 242

Released 2/19/2014
Content and Application of Data Mediums: Telematics CD/DVD, Regio DVD and Digital Owner‘s Manual DVD. MY-All, Models All

Released 11/18/2013
Update mbrace Control Module Software. Revision to work Procedure. Models 166 (ML), X166 (GL), 204 (C), X204 (GLK), 207 (E-Coupe), 212 (E), 218 (CLS), 231 (SL). Model Year 2013

Released 7/18/2013
Initial Startup of Steering Column Tube Switch Module. MY-All, Models 117, 166, 172, 197, 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 463

Released 6/26/2013
Handling Navigation Module Becker MAP PILOT. MY-All, Models 117, 166, 172, 176, 204, 207, 212, 218, 242 with CODE 508 (Navigation Box Preinstallation) and with CODE 509 (Navigation Box)

Released 1/23/2013
Transmitter Key Replacement Operation Code. MY-All, Models 164, 166, 171, 172, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208 as of 6/1/07, 209, 210 as of 3/1/07, 211, 212, 216, 218, 219, 221, 230, 245, 251

Released 10/22/2012
Instrument Cluster Message "Replace Key Battery" Appearing Soon After New Key Battery Replacement. All Models with Keys Having One Battery

Released 5/17/2012
Replacement and Diagnosis of FBS3 and FBS4 Components. Revision a: Revised to Indicate Paper SDS Process Involvement. MY-All, Models 164, 166, 169, 171, 172, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 218, 219, 231, 245, 246, 251

Released 3/15/1999
SRS WIRING HARNESS REPAIR/ORDERING PROCEDURE

Released 12/21/2015
Vehicle On-Board Diagnostic Systems and Emissions Control Tampering. MY-All, Models All

Released 1/9/2013
Update Engine Control Module Software. Model 218. Model Year 2012

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Released 12/10/2012
Reset Trip Computer After ECU Software Update. MY-All, Models All with Code 801 MY2011, Code 802 MY2012, Code 803 MY2013

Released 4/11/2019
Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software. Various Models (117, 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 216, 218, 221, 222, 231, 251, and 463 platforms). Model Year 2012-2014

Released 2/24/2015
Oil Restrictor in Oil Line. MY-All, Models 204, 205, 207, 212, 217, 218, 221, 222 with Transmission 722.96 and Models 205, 212, 217, 218, 222 with Transmission 722.97

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Released 11/18/2013
Update mbrace Control Module Software. Revision to work Procedure. Models 166 (ML), X166 (GL), 204 (C), X204 (GLK), 207 (E-Coupe), 212 (E), 218 (CLS), 231 (SL). Model Year 2013

Released 2/1/2013
Remove Check Valve for Left and Right Secondary Chain Tensioners. Model 207, 212, 218, 221, 231 with Engine M278. Model Year 2013

Released 9/26/2012
Design Group 28 Damage Code Changes. Transmission 722.96

Released 12/19/2011
Handling Multipole Rings. Models 129, 140, 170, 171, 172, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 230, 231

Released 7/18/2013
Initial Startup of Steering Column Tube Switch Module. MY-All, Models 117, 166, 172, 197, 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 463

Released 6/4/2013
Shock Absorber Replacement. MY-All. Models 117, 124, 129, 140, 163, 164, 166, 170, 171, 172, 201, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 230, 240, 245, 251, 463. Revision c: all new text

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Released 5/3/2012
Car Suspension Specified Data CD. MY-All, Models 163, 164, 166, 170, 172, 197, 202, 203, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 230, 231, 240, 245, 251

Released 12/21/2011
Shock Absorber Replacement. MY-All. Models 124, 129, 140, 163, 164, 166, 170, 171, 172, 201, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 245, 251, 463. Revision b: all new text

Released 12/2/2015
Software Update for Tester MB3000. MY-All, Models All

Released 6/18/2014
Introduction of WIS Service Media. MY-All, Models All

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Released 4/15/2014
Special Tools in EPC. MY-All, Models All

Released 1/3/2013
Multiplexer. MY-All, Models All

Released 5/24/2012
Revision T: Edit to MB Copyright and Logo. MY-All. All Models. MBUSA-Approved Refinishing Products

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