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• Thread starter Peter C1974
• Start date Jan 6, 2011

Peter C1974

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Joined Feb 20, 2009 Messages 970 Reaction score 14 Location Buckinghamshire Your Mercedes 1985 W123 230E & 1991 W124 200E & 1999 W210 E240 Q1: I understand that the central scuttle panel is fixed by bolts and can be removed. Apart from the 4 No lugs identified on the photograph, what else do I have unfix to remove the central panel? Obviously the wiper arms have to come off and the black plastic grilles. Q2: How do I remove the black plastic grilles? Q3: Can the side sections of the front scuttle panel be removed or are they welded to the shell? Q4: I need to gain access to the recess alongside the front scuttle. Can I just unhook the bonnet opening mechanism spring using pliars to make space? Is there a "best way" of doing this? Thank you in advance. Peter C

Xtractorfan

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Joined Nov 16, 2007 Messages 6,083 Reaction score 160 Your Mercedes S class Plese dont attempt to remove the bonnet hinge springs with a pair of pliers..These are extremely strong springs and will cause damage or harm if not handled carefully....also the bonnet needs to be removed from the car first... Someone will post on the other bits, as I would only be speculating..

lwbnick

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Joined Mar 4, 2010 Messages 1,288 Reaction score 0 Location wales Website euromerc.tumblr.com Your Mercedes expedition

Peter C1974 said: Q2: How do I remove the black plastic grilles? Click to expand...

Poke through the plastic clips, and they just lift out, no need to go near the bonnet springs. The scuttle might be stuck down with tar like gunge, so if it puts up resistance, go easy as you don't want to deform it. T

Tashman

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Joined Apr 23, 2008 Messages 441 Reaction score 14 Your Mercedes W123-300D, W123-240D, 507D campervan, W210-E220CDI, W114-250 The centre section of the scuttle: undo the 4 screws and take off the wiper and it just comes out. the black grills : each have little plastic squares that have to be pushed through, this releases the presure on the clips then the grill just lifts out. The outer sections : I can't remember sorry The spring is easy to remove: set the bonnet up to completely vertical - this lets the pressure off the spring at the point you arrowed in your picture, you can then get it out through the gap just about. The other end of the spring is just a hook going around a concealed loop - just a wiggle and it'll come out. But beware; once both springs are removed, the bonnet is extremely heavy in any position other than vertical (it will stay up on its own though). OP

Peter C1974

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Joined Feb 20, 2009 Messages 970 Reaction score 14 Location Buckinghamshire Your Mercedes 1985 W123 230E & 1991 W124 200E & 1999 W210 E240 Gents, thank you very much for the advice. I will have a go at removing the panels over the weekend. I will update this post once done. OP

Peter C1974

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Joined Feb 20, 2009 Messages 970 Reaction score 14 Location Buckinghamshire Your Mercedes 1985 W123 230E & 1991 W124 200E & 1999 W210 E240

Peter C1974 said: Gents, thank you very much for the advice. I will have a go at removing the panels over the weekend. I will update this post once done. Click to expand...

All done, thank you for your advice. The scuttle side sections are welded to the shell, cannot be removed. Peter C You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link You lost your key ? Or maybe you need a spare! Your vehicle imobilliser does not respond anymore? WE CAN FIX THEM ALL !! Mobile ! Save Time and Increase Profits With us !

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