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A/C - Tempmatic Climate Control Program Ends

REF.NO.MBNA: 83/31

TO: MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS

DATE: July 1989

SUBJECT:
TEMPMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODEL 201.024/028
M.Y. 1985 TO M.Y. 1988 (11/87 PRODUCTION)

Conclusion of Service Modification Program

The Tempmatic climate control modification program will OFFICIALLY END ON JULY 31, 1989. After that date, Zone authorization must be obtained before the start of modification work; this provision will allow for handling of any special cases remaining open. Further work under this program must, however, be handled under new Damage Codes and Time Allowances recalculated to reflect repair time allowances rather than modification time allowances. Damage code 8394037, used once per car under this program, is no longer valid and will not be accepted as of August 1, 1989.

The following are the new damage codes and time allowances applicable for the remainder of the modification program:

Time Allowance
02-0464 TCC modification M.Y. 1985 5.4 hrs. | 41
02-0465 TCC modification M.Y. 1986 4.6 hrs. | 41
02-0466 TCC modification M.Y. 1987 4.0 hrs. | 47
02-0467 TCC modification M.Y. 1988 3.5 hrs. | 47

Damage Code
83940 38 TCC modification M.Y. 1985
83940 39 TCC modification M.Y. 1986
83940 40 TCC modification M.Y. 1987
83940 41 TCC modification M.Y. 1988

Parts Return for Credit

To assist dealers, excess parts inventory of the complete hose assembly (part no. 102 130 51 57 05), shielding (part no. 201 505 30 86 05), and encapsulation kits (Part no. 201 520 60 23 05) can be returned for credit through 8/31/89. Dealers are advise to review their stock level accordingly.

Repair Operations

To avoid the necessity of replacement of the complete hose assembly, part number 102 130 51 57 05, repairs affecting the high-pressure hose segment of this assembly must be made using a replacement hose, part 102 130 55 57. Accordingly, credit will be issued for replacement of the high-pressure hose only, and claim should be filed using the damage code and time allowance given below:

Time Allowance
83-7801 High pressure hose, Repl. 0.4 hrs. | 41/47

Damage Code
83940 04 High pressure hose, Repl.

It is recommended that dealers order this part in minimal quantities.