GLE63s, GLE63, GLE53 AMG SUV & Coupe (W166, W167) 2015 - Present (Two generations)

What is this plug for?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jul 3, 2019 | 09:49 PM
  #1  
tedboss1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 222
Likes: 22
From: Montreal
GLC63 AMG S Coupe
What is this plug for?

After the visit to the dealer I notices that the plastic round plug in rear bumper is hanging loos. I tried number of times to put it back in but it comes out and just hangs loose.


Has anybody had this problem ?

I’m afraid to go back to the dealer in case they screw it up more.



Plug want stay in
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2019 | 09:57 PM
  #2  
tedboss1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 222
Likes: 22
From: Montreal
GLC63 AMG S Coupe
Sorry I posted this in wrong section.
Can somebody transfer it to Glc43 and Glc63 section.
thanks.
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2019 | 10:13 AM
  #3  
Twilighthan's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 111
Likes: 36
GLE 63S
That could either be the tertiary exhaust port that makes the loud pops and bangs for your car, or as the manual calls it out specifically , the tow hook bracket.

Go go ahead and take it to the dealer so they can cause more damage. It’s what they do best.
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2019 | 02:53 PM
  #4  
tedboss1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 222
Likes: 22
From: Montreal
GLC63 AMG S Coupe
Originally Posted by Twilighthan
That could either be the tertiary exhaust port that makes the loud pops and bangs for your car, or as the manual calls it out specifically , the tow hook bracket.

Go go ahead and take it to the dealer so they can cause more damage. It’s what they do best.
I had the problem fixed by using “professionally” installed duct tape. Lol
Glc63 with towing attachment does not have tow hook bracket.
So the hole is there for nothing,


Reply
Old Jul 5, 2019 | 04:24 PM
  #5  
hyperion667's Avatar
MBWorld God!
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 31,273
Likes: 3,916
From: on my way
2012 CLS63
Is that a spot to access the spare? As if the spare is under the car like on pick -ups?
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2019 | 09:51 PM
  #6  
Twilighthan's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 111
Likes: 36
GLE 63S
Originally Posted by tedboss1
I had the problem fixed by using “professionally” installed duct tape. Lol
Glc63 with towing attachment does not have tow hook bracket.
So the hole is there for nothing,

The Best Duct Tape or nothing.

the dealer’s service dept also broke the pins to hold the plastic engine cover part around the cap to fill oil. They broke it and they won’t cover it. It rattles a little so o stuck some tape to hold it tighter. Ridiculous.

Ok. So you are right. The manual says there is no tow hook with the trailer package.

Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch do not have a bracket for the screw-in towing eye at the back. Connect the towbar to the trailer tow hitch
(See page 202).

if it doesn’t stay. I would definitely try to get it replaced if you are still under warranty.

Last edited by Twilighthan; Jul 5, 2019 at 10:04 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2019 | 08:42 AM
  #7  
Nanook's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,267
Likes: 56
From: Alberta, Canada
'18 GLE63S AMG /'19 PORSCHE TURBO S / '09 CORVETTE ZR1 /'14 LEXUS RX350/'16 RAV4 Ltd
Add a few dabs of super glue or silicon and you're good to go since you never need to remove it
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2019 | 10:58 AM
  #8  
tedboss1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 222
Likes: 22
From: Montreal
GLC63 AMG S Coupe
Originally Posted by Nanook
Add a few dabs of super glue or silicon and you're good to go since you never need to remove it
Good idea. I will use black silicone to glue it shut.
Did I just pay over 100k for this car?
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 6, 2019 | 01:40 PM
  #9  
Twilighthan's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 111
Likes: 36
GLE 63S
Look on the bright side.... At least you didn’t pay $200k
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2019 | 09:51 PM
  #10  
Nanook's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,267
Likes: 56
From: Alberta, Canada
'18 GLE63S AMG /'19 PORSCHE TURBO S / '09 CORVETTE ZR1 /'14 LEXUS RX350/'16 RAV4 Ltd
by https://www.flickr.com/photos/154430602@N06/, on Flickr
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:52 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE