Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual - part 170

Fig. 81: R/P Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function 
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R/P Lock, Location 
 
The R/P lock is integrated in the electronic selector lever module control unit (N15/5). See Fig. 81. 

R/P Lock, Task 
 
Depending on the prerequisite, the RIP-lockout prevents a shift out of selector lever position "P" or a 
changeover to selector lever position "R" from "N". 

R/P Lock, Design 
 
The R/P lock consists of: 

 

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Locking lever (69)  

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R/P Locking Solenoid (89)  

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Rocker (100)  

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Leaf Spring Of Rocker (101)  

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Rocker Arm (102)  

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Leaf Spring Of Rocker Arm (103)  

R/P Lock, Function 
 
See R/P LOCK, FUNCTION.  

R/P Lock, Function 

 

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Fig. 82: R/P Lock, Function (Locking Position)
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Function Of R/P Lock - Above a speed of approximately 10 km/h the R/P locking solenoid (89) is actuated by 
the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5). See Fig. 82. The R/P lock lever (90) is turned to 
the lock position (shift from "N" to "R"). The tab on the lock lever (R lock) (90c) locks (R-lock (69c) the 
locking disc (69). The selector lever (80) cannot be shifted into selector lever position "R". 

 

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