2008 R350 rear squirter leaks
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2008 R350 rear squirter leaks
Anyone had to repair this before?
It pours fluid inside the trim, which drips down inside the back window. When I pulled it a part, there is evidence of bent clips and missing screws, so someone tried to fix it before.
I was able to remove and re-install the black fitting, but it still leaks. Is it missing an O-ring?
It pours fluid inside the trim, which drips down inside the back window. When I pulled it a part, there is evidence of bent clips and missing screws, so someone tried to fix it before.
I was able to remove and re-install the black fitting, but it still leaks. Is it missing an O-ring?
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Thanks for posting!
I have a 2008 R as well, with this issue - but haven't taken the time to open everything up. Picture = 1000 words, right? Anyway, looking at this it looks like a single piece injection molding. I strongly suspect it is leaking from the hose connection. First thing I would try is a small zip tie.
And you would probably need the missing clip to hold it firm against the tailgate metal or trim where it attaches.
Might be best to get a new nozzle (It could be blocked, and may well come with the missing bits).
Here is a post with images about similar issue with an ML:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...d-leaking.html
I have a 2008 R as well, with this issue - but haven't taken the time to open everything up. Picture = 1000 words, right? Anyway, looking at this it looks like a single piece injection molding. I strongly suspect it is leaking from the hose connection. First thing I would try is a small zip tie.
And you would probably need the missing clip to hold it firm against the tailgate metal or trim where it attaches.
Might be best to get a new nozzle (It could be blocked, and may well come with the missing bits).
Here is a post with images about similar issue with an ML:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...d-leaking.html
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Try very small zip tie on the hose connection. If the nozzle is partially blocked it might raise pressure enough to leak at the other end of hose as well - which would be more work to access...
See here, issue on an ML-Class has images:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...d-leaking.html
Thanks for posting image, I have this issue too!
See here, issue on an ML-Class has images:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...d-leaking.html
Thanks for posting image, I have this issue too!
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The piece shown presses in to a molded rubber fitting, the same piece visible from outside the car.
I don't think it is leaking at the hose fitting, but I'll double check. Couldn't hold the squirt lever and see the fitting at the same time. : )
I think it is leaking around the piece shown, which inserts to a socket. It does click in to place, but it looks to me like it needs an O-ring.
Was also wondering if it was partially clogged. It sprays both sides of the window about evenly, inside and outside, so not a full clog.
I don't think it is leaking at the hose fitting, but I'll double check. Couldn't hold the squirt lever and see the fitting at the same time. : )
I think it is leaking around the piece shown, which inserts to a socket. It does click in to place, but it looks to me like it needs an O-ring.
Was also wondering if it was partially clogged. It sprays both sides of the window about evenly, inside and outside, so not a full clog.
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Stopped by the dealer today, was hard to tell which part I needed. They have what looks like a nozzle and then the hose assembly for the door. With the low-rez picture, it was not clear.
Ended up ordering the nozzle. If it is not the right part, at least I can use it to see how the pictured part seats, and if needed, glue it in there with silicone.
Ended up ordering the nozzle. If it is not the right part, at least I can use it to see how the pictured part seats, and if needed, glue it in there with silicone.
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Got the replacement part today- It's not an exact match, so I don't know if it will fit yet. Part no: A 251 860 07 47, for $20.
Appears to be a complete replacement for the snap-in squirter nozzle.
Going to be tough getting the old one out, it appears to be a snap in, but there is no access to the backside except though a smallish hole.
Appears to be a complete replacement for the snap-in squirter nozzle.
Going to be tough getting the old one out, it appears to be a snap in, but there is no access to the backside except though a smallish hole.
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Got it installed- Had to break the old one to get it out. Was able to pull it out by hand a bit, driver's side first came loose, but the other side has a big clip I couldn't get to. Ended up snapping it in half, the remains are inside the door someplace.
But got it out and got the new one in. Put on a cable tie just to be paranoid too.
No leaks so far, so buttoned back up the trim.
But got it out and got the new one in. Put on a cable tie just to be paranoid too.
No leaks so far, so buttoned back up the trim.
