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

Model: Mercedes Gl MK 1, X164 - Years 2006-2012
Part: Starter motor

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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If you own an Opel Grandland X and want to know the steps to replace the cabin air filter, carefully read the following guide and follow the described steps. First, enter the vehicle and go to the passenger side. Then, locate the box containing the air filter in the lower side area of the dashboard. Remove the cover of the box and finally replace the old filter with the new one. Refit the cover, and you are done.

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