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1976-1985 Mercedes Classe E (W123)

Tutorial - For model years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
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Mercedes Classe E (1976-1985 / W123)
How to replace the hood lining on a Mercedes Class E W123 (also known as "the cat")
The Mercedes Classe E W123, a car that had its moment of glory in the 70s and 80s, was known as "the crawler" due to its robustness and reliability even at …Read all…
Posted on 11 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Classe E (1976-1985 / W123)
How to Remove the Alternator from a Mercedes E-Class?
To remove the alternator from your Mercedes E-Class, follow these steps. First, ensure the engine is cool and the car is off. Disconnect the negative battery …Read all…
Posted on 9 November 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Classe E (1976-1985 / W123)
Location of the Fuse Box for the Mercedes E-Class W123
If you are looking for the cause of the sudden failure of an electrical component in the Mercedes E-Class, it is helpful to know the location of the fuse box …Read all…
Posted on 20 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Classe E (1976-1985 / W123)
Removing the Dashboard of the Mercedes E-Class
This guide will show you step-by-step instructions on how to remove and replace the entire dashboard of the Mercedes E-Class. First, get inside the vehicle and …Read all…
Posted on 24 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Classe E (1976-1985 / W123)
How to Replace the Interior Rearview Mirror on the Mercedes-Benz W123
In this video, you will learn how to replace the interior rearview mirror on the Mercedes-Benz W123. First, detach the mirror from the mount fixed to the …Read all…
Posted on 8 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Classe E (1976-1985 / W123)
Remove the Wiper Arms on a Mercedes E-Class W123 (Giant)
In today's video, you will see how to remove the wiper arms on a Mercedes E-Class W123 (Giant) in simple and quick steps. First, open the hood of your car and …Read all…
Posted on 22 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Classe E (1976-1985 / W123)
Removing the Front Seats of the Mercedes E
How to remove the front seat of the Mercedes E? Enter the front of the vehicle and start identifying where to disassemble the components. Move the seat back …Read all…
Posted on 15 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Set the Time on a Mercedes Vito Van?

In this tutorial, you can see how to set the time on a Mercedes Vito van, an extremely simple and quick operation, for example, after replacing the battery or after switching to daylight saving time. First, insert the key and turn on the instrument cluster, then repeatedly press the "M" button located to the left of the dashboard until you reach the screen displaying the time in flashing mode. At this point, adjust the hour using the "+" and "-" buttons located on the opposite side, switch to minutes using the "O" button, and finally save the setting.

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