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Disassembly, cleaning and checking of the electromagnetic valve

Model: Mercedes Sl MK 5, R129 - Years 1989-2001
Part: Valve

In the engine compartment, in correspondence with the passenger side shock absorber dome, there is a double electromagnetic valve that controls the passage of water to the passenger compartment heating system: due to the encrustations generated by the hardness and impurities present in the refrigeration liquid, Ã It is possible that the valve may jam or malfunction; It is therefore possible to disassemble and clean it by checking the integrity of the gaskets. Start by disconnecting the power supply socket, unscrew the fixing screws of the solenoids and remove them, extract the pins with the springs, remove the base plate and then the conical valves; clean each element and proceed backwards for installation.


Posted on 18 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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How to remove the telepass holder from the windshield

Today we will explain how to remove the telepass holder from a vehicle's windshield. Removing the telepass holder from the windshield is a very simple and quick operation to perform independently, you just need to use nylon thread that you will need to pull towards the holder and pass it between the holder and the clip. After performing this operation, the holder will be removed. There may be glue residues on the windshield that can be removed with a solvent suitable for glass cleaning. After cleaning everything, it is possible to mount another telepass holder on the windshield in the same position as the one removed or elsewhere.

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