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How to Open the Hood of the Mercedes E-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe E W212 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Body

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In this brief guide, follow the instructions to open the hood of the Mercedes E-Class. First, open the front door on the driver's side and pull the small lever located next to the pedal area (the red one), as shown in the video; then, move to the front and unhook the small latch found in the center.

At this point, lift the hood, which is held up by hydraulic struts; then lower and press down to close the hood again!


Updated on 26 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to Replace the Glow Plugs in the Fiat Ducato 2.3 Multijet?

Glow plugs, as the name suggests, raise the temperature of the engine in diesel vehicles to allow for easier starting. The manufacturer, in this case, Fiat for the Ducato 2.3 Multijet, specifies how often they should be replaced, and a warning light will illuminate when it's time. This work is carried out under the bonnet. First, remove the upper engine cover, then lift the coil and, using a socket wrench of the appropriate size, unscrew the glow plug to remove it from the base, followed by installing the new one.

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