Mixed_manE55

I have access to All data, if anyone ever needs it.

Sleepless night post.

Vondra1948

I need step-by-step procedure for replacing tailgate struts on my 2006 E350 4matic wagon. My mechanic/friend can't find enough info to help. Also, need step-by-step info for replacing broken latch/handle in the floor of the wagon for lifting the seat portion of the 3rd Row Seat. I have all the parts - can't find concrete processes for doing the repairs. Thx!

Mixed_manE55

Might have to head to work early but if not. I'll look those up for you.

cetialpha5

Aside from Alldata, there's also Mercedes's Startek which is $19 for 24 hour access. Those are official repair manuals. You can download a lot of data in 24 hours.

http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/

The other way is to buy a copy of WIS (workshop information system) DVD on eBay, they're around $10.

Mixed_manE55

1 Remove headliner
2 Unscrew screws (7) and remove bracket (8)
3 Unclip cover (4) and push back at hydraulic lines (5) of hydraulic cylinder (2)

NOTE: Installation: Ensure correct seating of cover (4).

4 Unclip hydraulic cylinder (2) at front from hydraulic cylinder ball pin (9) in load compartment hinge hole using a screwdriver

NOTE: Installation: Press down tailgate until the hydraulic cylinder (2) is positioned above the hydraulic cylinder ball pin (9).Then clip in with a suitable screwdriver. Helper required.

5 Unscrew hydraulic cylinder ball pin (9)
6 Expose hydraulic lines (5) of side wall. Remove tie strap (15) and strip of adhesive tape (16).

NOTE:
- Observe installation position of hydraulic lines (5).
- Installation: Replace tie strap (15) and if necessary replace strip of adhesive tape (16).

7 Disconnect plug and socket connection (6)
8 Remove hinge paneling (10) on left tailgate hinge (13)

NOTE: Installation: Replace damaged retaining clip on hinge paneling (10)

9 Remove expanding clips (11)

NOTE: Installation: Replace expanding clips (11).

10 Remove hinge hole cover (12) between vehicle roof and rear spoiler toward outside
11 Lift ball head retainer (14) and clip off hydraulic cylinder ball pin (3) from left tailgate hinge (13)
12 Pull out hydraulic cylinder (2) toward front

NOTE: Slightly rotate hydraulic cylinder (2) when pulling out.

13 Open hydraulic unit housing (17)
14 Take tailgate hydraulic pump (M51/1) with control valve for automatic tailgate dosing system (Y102) out of hydraulic unit housing (17)
15 Take automatic tailgate hydraulic unit (1) out of vehicle
16 Install in the reverse order

Mixed_manE55

rear seat.

YJW211

Can you post instructions on how to replace the outer tailgate struts that don't have the power lines? I have four struts, the inner ones have some kind of power cores hooked to them. I need to replace the outer one that don't don't have cords. I can see fluid on them.

YJW211

Thx for the posts.

Derrickcarr07

Please help!! So my driveshaft broke while driving, when it did it took out transmission line on right side of transmission, the line with the banjo bolt. Goes from mid transmission forward, connecting to another line that leads into cooler, I was able to get mangled line out, I have the new line but for the life of me cannot figure out how to get it back in. The part number for the line is, Mercedes-Benz A2112703496 Automatic transmission oil cooling pipe, right side. I've been at it for two weeks almost with no luck at all.. Nothing on Google whatsoever and mercedes will not talk to me at all about it, they just want $5000 to fix the car, I can do it myself, it's just that line whooping me, please help???