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Instructions for Removing the Starter Motor on Mercedes GL-ML 550

Model: Mercedes Gl X164, MK 1 - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Starter motor

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Follow these simple steps to remove and replace the starter motor on a Mercedes GL and ML 550. First, lift the car as the starter motor is located underneath; then locate it near the gearbox. Insert a spanner to undo its fixing screws, as shown in the video.

Once removed, extract the old starter motor and proceed with the repair or replacement; apply the reverse procedure for refitting the new component!


Updated on 6 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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