2012 C300 power steering reservoir replacement
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2008 CLK 550 2012 C300
2012 C300 power steering reservoir replacement
Guys and Gals,
I have a slight leak leak coming for the powder steering reservoir so I’m going to replace the reservoir. One step in the job involves removing the E clip or circlip that holds the high pressure line to the reservoir. I’ve searched YouTube and these forums but I cannot see how to access the clip. Do you have any recommendations on how to access that connection? Sorry if I missed a thread in the forum describing the process.
2012 C300, 54k miles.
Many thanks,
zill.
I have a slight leak leak coming for the powder steering reservoir so I’m going to replace the reservoir. One step in the job involves removing the E clip or circlip that holds the high pressure line to the reservoir. I’ve searched YouTube and these forums but I cannot see how to access the clip. Do you have any recommendations on how to access that connection? Sorry if I missed a thread in the forum describing the process.
2012 C300, 54k miles.
Many thanks,
zill.
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Joined: May 2014
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2008 CLK 550 2012 C300
Hi zill,
the circlip cannot be seen until you remove the low pressure fluid return line. So: loosen the three T30 screws ( they remain attached to the reservoir) then loosen the MB clamp. You can use that again or use a more typical hose clamp on reinstallation. Once that line is removed you should be able to see the circlip on the back of the reservoir. A screw driver or long needle nose plier will pop the clip off.
Hope that helps!
good luck with it,
Zill
the circlip cannot be seen until you remove the low pressure fluid return line. So: loosen the three T30 screws ( they remain attached to the reservoir) then loosen the MB clamp. You can use that again or use a more typical hose clamp on reinstallation. Once that line is removed you should be able to see the circlip on the back of the reservoir. A screw driver or long needle nose plier will pop the clip off.
Hope that helps!
good luck with it,
Zill
