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  6. : How to replace the hood lift pistons on the Mercedes W201

Mercedes 190 - Video tutorial

Model: Mercedes 190 W201 - Years 1982-1993
Part: Checks and maintenance
Operation: How to replace the hood lift pistons on the Mercedes W201

The replacement of the hood lift pistons on the Mercedes 190 W201 model is very simple. First, we lift the front hood of the car and secure it on the sides with wooden sticks or any other object to keep the hood open. The second thing to do is to unscrew the fastening element that connects the shock absorber piston to the car, using a 13mm wrench. Once the piston is removed, you can remove the bar. The third thing to do is to install a new shock absorber piston. Insert the piston and then tighten it with a 13mm combination wrench.


Posted on 25 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

How to set the time on the Peugeot 308

If we need to change the time on this car we can follow the instructions given in this video tutorial and read the instructions below. First of all, access the driver's seat and turn on the ignition. On the right multifunction lever there are the controls with the arrows to scroll the various menu functions and scroll the various functions up to "display adjust", after which press the button behind the lever to change the time, once set the new value press again the key with the arrow indication and modify the minutes in this way the work will be completed.

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