Need to replace my outside temperature sensor

Jun 21, 2013 | 01:17 PM

Kompressive

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2006 CLK350 Cabriolet Previous: W203,W202,W201, 2 Porsche 914s, 1965 Jaguar XKE Roadster

Need to replace my outside temperature sensor

I searched all over but couldn't find a DIY for removing the lower center grille on a 2006 clk cab. On the web, there are some funky sites that say I have to remove the passenger side wheel well cover. The parts guy at a neaby MB dealer said I didn't have to remove anything in the wheel well... just pop it off from the front. I pulled the front of the lower grille all around its perimeter looking for any type of "give" so I don't snap anything off, but I can't seem to budge it. So far, there just doesn't seem to be the correct "how to" out there for removing the center piece. I'd love to avoid the dealership ream-o-rama if I could. The sensor was $27 and it has a simple plug receptacle at the backside...loks like something I could do in about 30 seconds if I could just get to it.

Can anyone help me with photos, desciptions, anything so that I can remove this center piece? Right now, it's blazing hot outside and since my temperature gauge is showing -3 degrees...the heat is pumping away sending me to a whole new level of "TOASTY".

Thanks!!!!

Jun 21, 2013 | 02:39 PM

megacrazy

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CLK55 W209, CL63 W216

I think the easiest way is to take off the wheel well cover while the car is jacked up on one side in the front (passenger side). You could do it without jacking up the car but it's more of a pain in the butt. You just need to remove the front part of the cover not the whole thing. It's a 5 minute job.

You could try taking off the grill and other parts but I don't think that would be easier.

Take a look at this PDF.

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/4214494-post4.html

Last edited by megacrazy; Jun 21, 2013 at 02:47 PM.

Jun 21, 2013 | 03:09 PM