2000 Mercedes Benz ML430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electrical Component Locator: Miscellaneous

MISCELLANEOUS

Component Component Location
Alarm Horn In left rear corner of engine compartment.
Alarm Siren W/ Auxiliary Battery In left rear corner of engine compartment.
Antenna Coil (Left) At left side of rear window, behind trim.
Antenna Coil (Right) At right side of rear window, behind trim.
Antenna Splitter On right side of liftgate.
Audio Amplifier Behind left side of dash.
Blower Motor Preresistor Group Under right side of dash, in blower assembly.
Data Link Connector (DLC) Below left side of dash.
Diagnostic Module (OBD II) Scan Tool Connector Below left side of dash.
Driver's ETR Squib On base of left "B" pillar, behind trim.
FM/AM Amplifier In liftgate, behind trim.
Front Passenger ETR Squib On base of right "B" pillar, behind trim.
Garage Door Transmitter On front center of roof.
Hands-Free Microphone On front center of roof.
Low Beam Headlight Relay Shorting Clip In left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay box.
Recirculated Air Flap Element Behind right side of dash.
Transponder Coil Top right side of steering column, on ignition switch.
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