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How to open the hood of the Mercedes S-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe S W221, MK 5 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Checks and maintenance

Today we will see the instructions that will allow us to open the engine hood of the Mercedes S-Class, in simple and quick steps. First, we open the front door on the driver's side and start pulling the red opening lever that we find at the bottom; then we move to the front of the car to release the engine hood latch, then lift it up, as shown in the video. The engine hood is held in this case by hydraulic pistons (sometimes there may be a rod); we gently lower the engine hood to close it, applying light pressure.

Posted on 13 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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