LexBrett2

Hi All,
This weekend I changed the oil on my 2006 CLS500 and noticed that the motor mounts are visible and changing appears possible DIY.

However, I have searched endlessly for a DIY to no avail. Does anyone know if any good tutorials on how to change out the front mounts?

Thanks in advance!

LexBrett2

Looks like this video for a w211 is applicable to the w219?

konigstiger

OEM part # left/right 2202403317, rear 2202400218- see attachments.

LexBrett2

THanks!
Looks like removing the exhaust is a PITA.
Saw lots of other people raised engine by jacking up oil pan??

LexBrett2

Step by step instructions on how to change motor mounts for our car!!!

LexBrett2

Step by step instructions on how to change motor mounts for our car!!!

Dnasty

I need to do this as well i've been putting off this job for the longest. The mounts aren't that bad but I can feel the engine shifting under heavy torque. Is it necessary to remove the exhaust though? I thought raising the engine with a floor jack was enough. If it requires removing exhuast and all that I might just see how much the indy charges for the labor.

LexBrett2

It appears that part of the exhaust needs to be unbolted, not the entire exhaust, just the two bolts before the primary cat. I'm planning to write a complete DIY, once I have time to do the job.

Dnasty

Hey was wondering if you ever did this. I see you only have to take out two bolts of the exhaust so it seems like the easier method. I believe the other is to unbolt ac compressor, alternator and remove the serpentine belt. But maybe not I dunno.

LexBrett2

I emailed the author of the video and he said you only have to unbolt the exhaust and let it hang. Nothing else to remove or unbolt. I have not done it yet, but when I do I will probably do a DIY. It seems totally doable but very time-consuming.