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Remove the Glow Plugs from Your Mercedes E-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe E W211 - Years 2002-2009
Part: Glow plugs

Do you want to remove the glow plugs from your Mercedes E-Class and don't know how? Let's see how to proceed with the disassembly. Pull the hood release lever located on the lower left of the dashboard and lift the hood, securing it. Remove the engine cover panel with the CDI label and take out the coil (twist it) until it comes out of the cylinder head. Use a socket wrench to unscrew the glow plugs; take the new glow plug and insert it into the cylinder head with the socket wrench. Finally, reinstall the plastic cylinder head cover panel.

Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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