edgalang

Looking to replace the spark plugs on my 2012 M276, however in order to do that, I'll need to remove the ECU on the right side AND the factory airbox on the left side. Problem is I don't know how the airbox clamps work and I'm guessing there's a special tool to remove/replace them without breaking it.

What I'm used to is this...



...but instead I'm seeing this...







Help?

Carsy

I would remove the present clip anyway possible ( prising with screwdriver & pliers ) & replace it with the good quality retaining hose clip that you are familiar with.

I replaced these weird clips on my diesel fuel filter 4 years ago without issue.

michail71

Are those one time clips?

My old car had the pinch types which I hated until I got a cable hose clamp. Then I loved them.

xEryx

This is what I bought in the past for those clips.

edgalang

Thanks a BUNCH! I take it the tool is used to put the clamp back on but I still need to pry the head off with a flat head screw driver to take it off?

xEryx

I haven't used it in a while, but if I remember correctly one side pries it off and the other clamps it on.

Carsy

I am asking myself whether these clamps are re-useable or if new ones should be bought?.

xEryx

I was able to reuse them while doing the fuel filter on my old 05 C240. I also had to clean the purge valve cause of a check engine on the 05 and it had those clamps.

edgalang

Thank you sir. I just placed my order.