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Guide to Disassembling the Cylinder Head and Gasket of the Mercedes E-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe E W210 - Years 1995-2002

Today, let's go over the main instructions for disassembling and replacing the cylinder head and its gasket on the Mercedes E-Class. First, open the hood and start by removing the cylinder head cover, loosening the spark plugs first. Next, remove the timing cover and disconnect the timing chain, taking off the various sprockets as shown in the video. At this point, you can remove the cylinder head by unscrewing all the side bolts; replace the gasket if necessary, ensuring that the base of the cylinder head has no damage.

Updated on 28 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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