Hello all, just finished up replacing the front arms and trans mount on my 2005 SL55. Tomorrow I tackle the engine mounts. Any tip's on getting the top bolts directly under the exhaust manifolds off? Is it easier to remove the bracket from the engine and pull the whole assembly out of the car then remove the mount from the bracket once it's all out of the car?

Car is on a lift.

Thanks for any advice,

 

Update: Just finished this up. Once the exhaust is removed from the car the engine mounts are accessible. WIS says you have to remove the steering shaft to replace the drivers side mount. I found this was not necessary at all. It would have given a little more working room but without the necessary tools to lock the steering wheel in place you risk damaging the clock spring or messing up the alignment of the wheel. I had no problem at all working around it or, getting the old mount or the new mount in.

Be sure to disconnect the starter battery you will be working right next to the starter on the passenger mount. The top engine mount bolts are 16mm and if I were to do it again I would buy a cheap 16mm wrench and cut it down to help clearance, especially on the passenger side.

 

How much of the exhaust did you remove?

 

yes , how much of exhaust did you remove . manifolds or ???
why are you changing them. Are they leaking , did someone tell you they where bad and mileage on your car?

 

Did you try undoing the bottom bolts first and then jack the engine up 2-3 " to make room to access the top?

 

Be glad you don't have the V12

Step 1. Remove engine