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How to replace the pistons to lift the front hood of the Mercedes Class M W163

Model: Mercedes Classe M W163 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In this video, we will see how to change the support pistons of the front hood of the Mercedes Class M version W163: we can find the spare parts, for example, on eBay with the code 116092806893 at the price of 19.844 euros per pair, with free shipping.

We will need to replace them one at a time to avoid the heavy hood falling on our heads.

So let's start by removing the retaining clip on the top of the piston; once we have removed it, we will be able to pull it out from the bottom using a screwdriver. It will be enough to reinsert the piston in its place and then move on to the one on the other side to repeat the same operation.


Posted on 13 January 2026 by ScegliAuto


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