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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 03:05 PM
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Yeah, I can get it via DHL in 3 days for $190. Probably the best route to take. Thanks
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:45 PM
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Started off by wanting to just replace the cabin air filter, saw a bunch of debris inside the air box so proceeded to remove the top cover by unclipping the little silver clips around the edges. Realize that the glue that was holding the top lid was already dried up and barely holding so I took off the top lid off the box. Then noticed that the whole box was held down by only three bolts, so I removed the three bolts and pulled the box out to clean it more thoroughly inside and out. Ended up cleaning the area where the box sits. Going to Ron a bead of new urethane sealer around the edges of the box cover and put it back together.



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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 01:10 PM
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how did you clean all that? it looks brand new now
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 01:31 PM
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Just some engine degreaser, edgitate everything with a paint brush then rinse it off with water. Blow everything off with air, then wipe it with a rag to get any spots I missed.
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 08:00 PM
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Cleaned and put back together using urethane adhesive.




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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 11:51 AM
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Talking cooling fan fues or relay location

Great work on your truck resto! I can't wait to see pictures. I wanted to ask you where would I find the coolant fan fuse or relays? I discovered that my fans are not running and the truck is running a little hot approaches 95 degrees! I said he would know what might be the problem! Thanks so much for your help!

Are you replacing your door sill lights?


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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 12:03 PM
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Im sorry, I don't know where that fuse would be. I would try Googling fuse diagram for G500 and maybe you can see it there.
Yes, Im going to be replacing door sill lights.
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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 07:44 PM
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Im sorry, I don't know where that fuse would be. I would try Googling fuse diagram for G500 and maybe you can see it there.
Yes, Im going to be replacing door sill lights.
Kobzar, I have an 05 G55 and need a few parts that are a little worn out, by any chance, is there an online guide you go by with a directory of all the part numbers for every part?
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 01:56 AM
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I purchase all my new, original parts from www.mymbgenuineparts.com
Danny at the dealership that provides parts for that site is very helpful: dvega@lokeyautos.com

Sometime I go to this other site www.mbpartsworld.com for detailed diagrams (because they have more detailed diagrams), but then I go back and still proceed with purchasing the parts with www.mymbgenuineparts.com

**they have the best prices out there from all other wholesale Mercedes parts websites.
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 06:44 AM
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Are you done with this yet?
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 10:15 AM
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Transfer case mounts came in. Waiting for the mid-shaft rebuilt kit and will start putting things together underneath


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Old Jul 16, 2017 | 02:32 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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Hello Kozar,

This is where I thought maybe the right side wind shield wiper linkage might be reached! instead of taking out the dashboard. Oh well



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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 12:19 PM
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Yeah they are only accessed from behind the dash...
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 04:12 AM
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Last picture is of the sensor for the blind-spot detectors
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 11:13 PM
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Center shaft CV boot kit arrived. Decided to replace one of the bearings as well. The side that had a torn boot, bearings were a little rusty and there was more play in them then I felt it should have.





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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 09:50 AM
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It's amazing how you're able too do this without all the expensive fancy machines and equipment like they do at the factories.
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 01:28 PM
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have you had a chance to play around with the blind spot system? figured out how to wire/integrate it with the car?
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I have not had a chance to do that.

Its an aftermarket system. So I will use all the wiring that came in the kit and instead of using their notification lights that they provided, I will wire it to the new mirrors and use the notification triangle in the mirror to warm me if there is a car in the blind spot.
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I might have missed this, but how do you know how to do all of this? I'm thoroughly impressed with your skills.

Thanks for documenting and sharing your build.
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Thank you
I grew up around cars being fixed. While growing up I was helping my dad and eventually it came naturally. Also, doing lots of online research on how to do / fix things.
YouTube is also very helpful ))
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Installed the middle shaft but bolts I purchased from the dealer were 5mm shorter then the they were supposed to be (must have been from another model...). I installed the shaft anyways but did not bolt it in. Replacement bolts should be here in 1 week.

Did install all new transfer case mounts and new transmission mount.

Replaced transfer case oil.








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Finished sound deadening on the roof.

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