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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 07:50 PM
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Need help finding 2011 ML350 Rear SAM Location

I've been beset by various light and door error codes, so I tried to inspect the rear SAM for water penetration but i'm embarrassed to say I cannot find it.
I've looked for hours at various threads which contained pictures, viewed russian youtube videos and used user submitted pdf files to take apart my trunk.

I have removed the fuse box, all the trim and found various things (white box under the trim, a rounded box with coax style wire near the spare) but nothing that looks like a SAM to me based on its pictures.

The only thing I have not taken off is a rounded plastic cover that is in both wheelhouses (red arrow on attached picture), so unless that is it, I am lost or looking in the wrong place.

my VIN is 4JGBB8GB0BA679320

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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by amoncarter
I've been beset by various light and door error codes, so I tried to inspect the rear SAM for water penetration but i'm embarrassed to say I cannot find it.
I've looked for hours at various threads which contained pictures, viewed russian youtube videos and used user submitted pdf files to take apart my trunk.

I have removed the fuse box, all the trim and found various things (white box under the trim, a rounded box with coax style wire near the spare) but nothing that looks like a SAM to me based on its pictures.

The only thing I have not taken off is a rounded plastic cover that is in both wheelhouses (red arrow on attached picture), so unless that is it, I am lost or looking in the wrong place.

my VIN is 4JGBB8GB0BA679320

Micky
Not sure %100 but i think i seen it somewhere before that it was under the rear seat on the passenger side. hope i am right.
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I was basing my physical search on this document, which says right wheelhouse but till model year 8 - I don't honestly know if that includes or excludes 2011.
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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by amoncarter
I was basing my physical search on this document, which says right wheelhouse but till model year 8 - I don't honestly know if that includes or excludes 2011.
Check under right rear seat, i bet you its there.
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IgorE350,

do you by any chance have or can point me to the instructions to get under the passenger side rear seat?
i've only found instructions of the 2012 model year..
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Found it. It's easy enough when you're in the right area. Thanks IgorE350.
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Originally Posted by amoncarter
Found it. It's easy enough when you're in the right area. Thanks IgorE350.
Glad i could help Sorry for late reply, had a busy day.
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