removing

I was trying to remove the drivers door side mirror just recently on a Mercedes E211 2004 and found that the fixings are security screws. Just in case anyone comes across these fixings, they are Torx Plus security 5 sided screws [ sometimes known as 5 lobed]. There is a nice set of 5 sided head...

I think I have a bit of a bearing issue, so picked up some new ones on the way home, looking at the hubs there ia lot of crud around the caliper bolts, It looks like these are 18mm bolts (I know this because I have 17mm and 19mm wrenches:doh:) so after obtaining the correct size in the morning I...

Hi, just thought I'd check I'm on the right track before attempting to change my glow plugs. Firstly it seems I need to remove the ducting from the air filters to the turbo It's also looks like this harness needs to come off Finally not sure how these glow plug caps come off, do they...

Is there any way to do this?, I'm not really after a remap as I don't want more power particularly just want the limiter taken off as I'm going to Germany soon and would like to see what it can do.

I have an annoying squeaking/creaking coming form the rear of my c270, I have decided to change the dampers as bushes look ok, b4 I start just wondered if there are any special tools required to get them off? haven't looked just thinkin ahead?

Had a look over the weekend and i couldnt figure out how it can be done. Help please? Just want to remove the cluster to see if the connection is loose or secure Cheers

Hi all, Basically the Xenon on the driver side of my W221 S500 has been flickering, and I would like to remove the headlight to test whether the bulb or the ballast is at fault and replace accordingly. However, just by looking around the car it seems rather complicated (of course nothing...

Hi, I'm trying to remove the Comand unit from my 2000 CLK. I have the correct removal tool, but one (the left hand side) has engaged and locked in place, whilst the other refuses to lock or engage. I now have a key sticking out of one side that I can't remove. Any suggestions as to why the...

Hi does anyone have any advice on how to remove the front upper suspension arm please? My hub is outside now struggling to work out how to remove it. It's the passenger side one. Thanks

Hello, I have a couple of stupid ideas - as you do when your a yobo with a W215 CL firstly, how much do the precats actually do compared to the main cats? are they sufficient to pass an mot with a hot engine for example or do you need the main cats? secondly, i've not got resonator boxes -...

Hi there, I am currently changing the heater matrix on my friends mercedes 300CE 1992.I have removed the dashboard fairly easily , drained coolant etc but i am confused on how to remove the heater core? I have read throught various write ups but still unsure if the whole heater box needs...

Does anyone know how the coolant pipe is connected to the alternator in my car? It is a 2002 c220cdi estate. I am trying to remove the alternator, but can't work out how the coolant pipe is connected. It is not mentioned in my Haynes manual.

I have a long awaited relay which I need to install in the rear SAM of our W164: are there any must dos and don'ts when it come to fitting? I assume it's the same as a regular fuse, so engine and ignition off, but with battery connected is the order of the day - is that right?

Just wondering if the roof rails on my 1998 c250 estate can be easily removed. I know on our alfa 156 estate the ends clip off so you can easily undo the bolts holding it onto the roof. Cheers

Hi All I hope someone can help............ I need to get tho the wiper linkage of my W203 2004 coupe. I have removed the plastic fixings but the plastic cover trim at the bottom of the windscreen refuses to budge. I dont want to be too heavy handed in case it is bonded to the windscreen...

I've got some rust that needs sorting behind the lower trim on the boot. Any ideas / suggestions / tips on removal? I'm guessing there's gonna be a bunch of plastic ie breakable non replaceable clips...

Wired up all the stereo/amp etc from the boot to the front footwell, only to discover I cant actually get the battery out. Do you simply unscrew the 2 visible bolts below it holding the tray in place? Also, how do you get the bonnet vertical? I have pressed the red button on the strut...

Hi can anyone advise how to remove the fan on my 1994 W124. It appears a 10mm allen key fits it (hard to see very well as access is tight with the rads in place). anyway, i tried to turn this and it just turns the fan the pullys aswell, even with the belts still taught. does anyone...

has anyone done this? did you keep the balancing pipe? can you describe the difference in sound? any increase in power? I have the rear silencer removed already, so am concerned that it might be too loud and abrasive .. thoughts anyone?

I want to remove them to clean behind in readiness for rust prevention wax. I have checked the WIS instructions and also Jay confirmed that you should just remove the three screws and away it should come. Anyway mine has two fixings which look like metal rivets at the top towards the outside...