qnbenz

I need to remove the accumulator to check if it's failing. I can see it's located on bottom of the car next to the front passenger side's wheel.

Questions I have:
1. Do I need to depressurize the system prior to removing it? If so, how?
2. When removing it, will there be a lot of fluid coming out?
3. Will the car lower when the accumulator is removed? I want to watch my head & body, of course.
4. Are there more than one accumulator ***** on the 2002 CL500?

Thanks,
qnbenz

qnbenz

Could someone please answer some of these questions? Thanks in advance.

vmystikilv

I too would like to know, for when the time comes

cl600625

1. i didn't when i did mine
2. a little came out not much
3. yes it will please put jack stands under the car
4. i know on my 06 it has 4. 2 in the front, 2 in the rear

tusabes

Here are pics and details

https://mbworld.org/forums/cl55-amg-cl65-amg-cl63-amg-w215-w216/547883-accumulators.html

Do all 4

imantr

I have plan to replace the front left accumulator (number 14). I just wondering whether I have to open both the bleeder screws (number 56) in front right and left, or just need to open one bleeder screws in the front left side only.
Here I attached the picture.

awiner

You don't have to open any of the bleeder valves. When the engine has been off for 10-15 mins, pressure in the system is nil. The oil will be hot however unless you let it cool for 3-4 hours min.