Experts: Removing the lower exhaust pipe turbo bolt on a CLK320cdi / C320cdi v6

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seymansey

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Hi,

Any experts who could advise on how you remove the lower of the three bolts that hold the exhaust pipe to the turbo on the OM642 on the CLK or C Class? There doesnt seem to be any room to get a socket between the bulkhead and the bolt. If you look online, every time you see someone remove the bolt, you see it's an E, S or M class where there seems to be sufficient room. Also, googling always shows "i hope you never have to do this on a C320cdi lolllss", which always fills me with hope.

See red circle in image below.

To be clear: I've done it once, but with great difficulty - i managed to slide a ratcheting spanner between the exhaust pipe elbow and undo it that way, but it didnt seem optimal.

Any of our pro mechanics who coud advise on how they get it out? It woud be greatly appreciated!

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