Doing Service 'B' & have a couple of questions
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2012 ML350 BT, 1998 BMW 540i/6
Doing Service 'B' & have a couple of questions
This is for a 2012 ML350 Bluetec
1) One of the steps is to clean the water deflector. What water deflector?
2) I'm supposed to drain the fuel filter. I haven't been under the vehicle yet... but I assume that is how you reach it. Any clues where exactly it is? Before I start, do I need to buy any plugs to reseal it when I've finished draining it?
Thanks in advance
1) One of the steps is to clean the water deflector. What water deflector?
2) I'm supposed to drain the fuel filter. I haven't been under the vehicle yet... but I assume that is how you reach it. Any clues where exactly it is? Before I start, do I need to buy any plugs to reseal it when I've finished draining it?
Thanks in advance
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From: Boston area
2019 GLS450
This is for a 2012 ML350 Bluetec
1) One of the steps is to clean the water deflector. What water deflector?
2) I'm supposed to drain the fuel filter. I haven't been under the vehicle yet... but I assume that is how you reach it. Any clues where exactly it is? Before I start, do I need to buy any plugs to reseal it when I've finished draining it?
Thanks in advance
1) One of the steps is to clean the water deflector. What water deflector?
2) I'm supposed to drain the fuel filter. I haven't been under the vehicle yet... but I assume that is how you reach it. Any clues where exactly it is? Before I start, do I need to buy any plugs to reseal it when I've finished draining it?
Thanks in advance
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From: Calgary AB
2012 ML350 BT, 1998 BMW 540i/6
Thanks for your reply - the only water deflector I can find through google is the inner waterproofing inside each door panel. Maybe they're asking it to be inspected in case the car had been repaired? Seems like an unusual check. The part on the windshield makes more sense.
I'll take a look for the filter again in the engine. I always thought diesels would be less complicated... but there's a lot of ancillary equipment there. It must be under some stuff.
I'll take a look for the filter again in the engine. I always thought diesels would be less complicated... but there's a lot of ancillary equipment there. It must be under some stuff.
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on GLC300 #2, a 2022 CPO purchased b/c I really dislike the X254's UI (GL350 before those)
You might find it helpful to reference sites like these:
https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuse...20Liter-DIESEL
Parts.com has some illustration with pricing on OEM Mercedes parts.
There are others and also dealers who discount parts with same info online. Next post....
https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuse...20Liter-DIESEL
Parts.com has some illustration with pricing on OEM Mercedes parts.
There are others and also dealers who discount parts with same info online. Next post....
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From: America's Mitten
on GLC300 #2, a 2022 CPO purchased b/c I really dislike the X254's UI (GL350 before those)
Try
Partsbase.org
Official parts catalog for MB and others available
Here is water deflector on GL, you may confirm ML but it's as noted by other post here.
http://www.partsbase.org/mercedes/ca...-intake-shell/
Useful for how to find a part and get to it on your car, short of a manual.
Partsbase.org
Official parts catalog for MB and others available
Here is water deflector on GL, you may confirm ML but it's as noted by other post here.
http://www.partsbase.org/mercedes/ca...-intake-shell/
Useful for how to find a part and get to it on your car, short of a manual.
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From: Calgary AB
2012 ML350 BT, 1998 BMW 540i/6
Thanks all.
I replaced the dust filter (#220 in the diagram), so I'll open it up again and take another look. I did ask the MB parts person, and they thought it might be the rubber seals on the bottom of each of the doors. It's a mystery, but I'm not too worried because everything looks fine on the vehicle
I replaced the dust filter (#220 in the diagram), so I'll open it up again and take another look. I did ask the MB parts person, and they thought it might be the rubber seals on the bottom of each of the doors. It's a mystery, but I'm not too worried because everything looks fine on the vehicle
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