2013 GLK 350 spark plugs
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2013 GLK 350 spark plugs
Hello, I've been researching around on how to replace the spark plugs myself. I have a 2013 glk 350 with a m276 engine. I see many different posts that lead me to almost nothing. I've replaced spark plugs many times in other vehicles, but never a Benz. The only thing I can find is to remove the intake manifold, which is the last thing I want to do since this isn't really my car and I don't want to get myself stuck in such a task. On the left side (passenger side) I have to remove the air filter, which isn't a problem for me, but I'm just wondering to get in there do I actually have to remove the manifold? Thanks!
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no you don't have too remove the air intake manifold / plenum / resonator. It gives you more room.
I was working on an extensive pictorial to do our spark plugs, but got sidetracked of the holidays.
I was working on an extensive pictorial to do our spark plugs, but got sidetracked of the holidays.
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Excellent, thank you. By any chance do you remember the exact type of plug you used? I was about to buy the "Bosch YR7MPP33," but wanted to make sure that was a correct fit.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...76-engine.html
I'll get my lazy **** to try to finish editing everything this month.
I'll get my lazy **** to try to finish editing everything this month.
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Are you taking into account that this is the M276 engine and not the older M272 engine? I envy the owners of the older engine in regards to changing out spark plugs.
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I misspoke, i need to edit my post. the intake came off. i think the plugs were started with a piece of hose to get them going. was a while back on my friends 2010, I thought it was done at my place but turns out it wasnt, im getting old my apologies johnny
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I just did this job yesterday. If you do not remove the intake plenum and computer box in the right side of the engine (facing front to back) you are making the job infinitely more difficult. I have some how to from the Workshop manual I can post if you need.
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It's quite easy to remove the 276 upper plenum, but unnecessary if you have done it once or twice. The left side, there are 2 screws holding the M/E bracket which moves and gives a lot more space. I also remove the single bolt holding the top bracket of the dipstick tube, and then the rear cyl coil comes out easily.
The factory tool makes the actual plug change simple but any good socket will do.
The factory tool makes the actual plug change simple but any good socket will do.
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Sorry for the delay, guys. This is for a 272 engine model, (I have the 276) you'll see that the intake was removed. This is especially useful for the driver's side which is a bear if you don't take it off. 14mm spark plug socket with 3" extension is necessary. I used Bosch ZR6SII3320 plugs.
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It's quite easy to remove the 276 upper plenum, but unnecessary if you have done it once or twice. The left side, there are 2 screws holding the M/E bracket which moves and gives a lot more space. I also remove the single bolt holding the top bracket of the dipstick tube, and then the rear cyl coil comes out easily.
The factory tool makes the actual plug change simple but any good socket will do.
The factory tool makes the actual plug change simple but any good socket will do.
Are they OK for 12 years or 120K miles?
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The seals are unlikely to be replaced at most shops. I doubt the dealer technicians replace them either.
They are not subjected to high heat like the lower seals. The green seals are upper.
They are not subjected to high heat like the lower seals. The green seals are upper.
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Already then, I guess I can just follow the excellent write up by whiterabbit over at the SLK forum:
http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r172-cla...76-engine.html
He'd done it without removing the plenum, awesome tutorial.
http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r172-cla...76-engine.html
He'd done it without removing the plenum, awesome tutorial.
