Maintenance - Value Commitment Program
To: OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERSDATE: November 1989
REF.NO. MENA 00/35a
SUBJECT:
VALVE COMMITMENT PROGRAM
MODEL 201, M.Y. 1984 THROUGH M.Y. 1986
All model year 1984 through 1986 model 201 vehicles up to an odometer reading of 100,000 miles are included in the Value Commitment Program.
The following list gives the item to be inspected, the affected model, the appropriate Service Information for detailed information, the operation code number with the allowance and a list of part numbers required.
The Service Information repair recommendations may apply additionally to vehicles not included within the scope of the Value Commitment Program.
MENA will pay for the inspection service necessary to determine the extent of work required for each vehicle.
Time Allowance
02-0468 Vehicle inspection 0.4 hrs. |41/42/43/44
Damage Code
21 901 00
Items to be Inspected
1. Single Belt Drive Tensioner, repair if required
Engine 601 (Model 201.122)
Service Information MENA 13/1
Time Allowance:
02 1302 Belt tensioner bearing bolt, R&R 0.8 hrs. | 42
Damage Code
20 249 06
Parts Information
2. Drive Belt Idler Pulley, check tensioner, replace with current version if required.
Model 201.024/034
Service Information: 13/13a
Time Allowance:
13 0090 Belt tensioner, R&R, check/replace if if required. 1.0 hrs. 141/44
Damage Code
20 249 06
Parts Information
3. Install Front Engine Mount Cooling Tube (EXCEPT MODEL YEAR 1984)
Check Engine Mounts
Model 201.024
Service Information: MENA 22/3
Please review vehicle file to determine whether mounts (Part # 201 240 27 17, or 201 240 40 27 or 124 240 17 17) were installed during previous repairs or perform visual inspection in the case of unfamiliar vehicles; part number can be read without removal of part. Replace engine mounts only if the mounts in the vehicle do not show any of the above mentioned part numbers. Dealers will have claims debited in the case of unneeded replacement if records indicated that the same dealer previously replaced mounts with any of the above listed mounts. The engine mount cooling tube is to be installed (right side only) on all M.Y. 85 and M.Y. 86 vehicles even if they had the above listed mounts previously installed.
Time Allowance an Parts Information
4. Electrical Component Cover, replace cover if not latest version
201
Service Information: 54/48
Time Allowance:
02 6222 Component compartment cover, replace 0.2 hrs. |41/42/43/44
Damage Code.
62 013 04
Note:
Types 41 & 42 were inadvertently omitted from the S.I. listing of operation code; the S.I. lists all Model 201 under Parts Information.
Parts Information
Quantity Part Name Part Number
1 Cover 201 623 05 07
5. Drive Shaft Flex Discs, check and replace any defective disc, replace front disc with current version per S.I.
201.024/.126
Service Information: 41/14a, Subject C ONLY
Time Allowance:
41 0070 Drive shaft flex-disc - transm. side, replace 1.0 hrs. |41/43
Damage Coda:
41 033 10 7 VV
Parts Information
6. Electric Windows, rear, repair only if not operating properly
201
Service Information: MENA 72/3
MENA 72/5a
Inspect windows for proper operation. If windows move without restriction or noise, and looseness is not detected when closing doors, further inspection is not needed. If necessary, replace regulator as a complete unit.
Time Allowance and Parts Information
Claims for the above items are to be submitted in the normal fashion, using the operation and damage codes indicated above. MENA will accept, for a limited time only (until May 15, 1990) claims for these items, for all USA version 190 series cars with accumulated mileage up to 100,000.
Note: All engine mounts claimed must be returned as per the usual procedure. Parts found to be replaced unnecessarily will be returned and the claim subsequently debited. Other parts may be subject to inspection by FSM.
After inspection and completion of all applicable work on the vehicle, a white paint dot should be applied to the air filter to signify that the work under the value commitment program was performed.