Check the maintenance schedule for your specific model. Many Mercedes-Benz models in this range specify engine air filter replacement at about 40,000 miles or 4 years under normal conditions. Replace it sooner when driving in dusty conditions. There are two engine air filters on these models, and both sit on …
Read More »How to Check Mercedes-Benz Recalls, Safety Issues, and Technical Service Bulletins
This page contains essential links, such as how to look up Recalls on your Mercedes-Benz, Technical Service Bulletins (TSB), and Vehicle History Reports. A link to report safety concerns to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is also included. How to check for RECALLS A recall is issued when …
Read More »How to Replace the Front Shock Absorbers on a Mercedes-Benz W163 M-Class, 1998 to 2005
Replacing the front shock absorbers is one of the easiest tasks you can tackle on your ML. These instructions apply to the Mercedes-Benz W163 M-Class built from 1998 to 2005: the ML320, ML350, ML430, ML500 and ML55 AMG. Below you will find step-by-step instructions, a video at the end of …
Read More »How to Replace the Front Lower Ball Joint on Mercedes E-Class W211 and CLS W219
These instructions will show you how to remove and replace the front lower ball joint on a Mercedes E-Class W211 or CLS W219. Before you begin, review the part numbers and tools needed. These instructions apply to Rear Wheel Drive models only. If you have a 4MATIC model, use the …
Read More »How to Replace the Front Lower Forward Control Arm on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 and CLS-Class C219
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the lower forward control arm. Check out this article if you need to replace the front rearward control arm. Parts Needed This arm goes by three names: front lower forward control arm, thrust arm, or torque strut. Left Front Lower Forward Control Arm, RWD only: 2113304911 …
Read More »DIY: How to Replace the Front Lower Rearward Control Arm on Mercedes W211 E-Class and C219 CLS-Class
Step-by-step DIY instructions with pictures on replacing the Front Lower (Rearward) Control Arms with Bushings. These instructions apply to Rear Wheel Drive W211 E-Class and C219 CLS-Class models only. If the ball joint is the worn part rather than the arm, see our front lower ball joint guide; for the …
Read More »How to Fix a Buzzing or Blown Door Speaker on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211
Step-by-step instructions on how to replace a bad door speaker or a blown door speaker in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. If one of the speakers in your car has “blown,” it’s time to replace it. Do you have serious sound distortion when you play any music? Older speakers wear out and …
Read More »DIY How to Repair a Windshield Rock Chip or Bullseye
Easy step by step photo and video instructions for repairing a windshield rock chip or bullseye. Repairing a small windshield chip is a straightforward DIY job, even if this is your first time. So go ahead, do it all yourself; it’s easy. It is better to repair a rock chip …
Read More »Best OBD-II Bluetooth Adapters for Android and iPhone
Gone are the days when you needed a stand-alone OBD-II reader tied with a cable to the OBD port of your car. Now you can turn your Android or iPhone into a car diagnostic tool. All you will need is an ELM327 Bluetooth adapter. (What is ELM327?) OBD-II Bluetooth adapters …
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