How to change Mercedes Benz spark plugs

[@shodawadekar]

Thank you for sharing a detailed video. I will be changing the spark plugs on my 2014 ML, I bought Bosch ZR6SII3320 plugs. Do I have to set the gap between the electrodes? or just put them on as it is? Thank you for your time in advance.

[@viewtube3310]

Santosh Hodawadekar No Problem and keep me updated. No you will not need to gap the spark plugs. Just put them in as is. 👍

[@shodawadekar]

Many thanks for a quick reply and sharing your skills with others

[@viewtube3310]

Thank you for your support! Please subscribe and share let me know if you have any more questions. I will do my best to support you with the Information you need!

[@devonlewis8491]

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[@kellenralph5615]

@Devon Lewis yup, been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :)

[@36barnstormer]

Regarding the spark plug socket. I have a lot of tools, but never needed a 14mm, 12pt, spark plug socket before. I went to my local O'Rileys last night and they had one in stock. I hope it helps someone. GREAT VIDEO.

[@modernvintagelifestyles]

Thanks bro. Very clear and concise. Just picked up a 17 gle 350 and it looks just like this. Indy MBZ shop charges 1400 for this job.

[@talamontez326]

1400 to change spark plugs 😅wtf

[@rev.dr.jerryhunterjr.5961]

Great joy buddy, explaining how to replace the spark plugs in the Mercedes Benz ML350. I'm good to go!!!! Thanks

[@betastormgaming]

Thank you! 2014 C300S owner here, had no problems at all following this guide! Very simple and easy to do, and no more cylinder misfire 😂

[@viewtube3310]

Glad to help thank you for the comment!! Really appreciate it please like share and subscribe.

[@StevenMWilliams0317]

Thanks for the video. I had no trouble following the video and understanding what to do. Another video from another person showed disconnecting the battery and then they disconnected the computer instead of just moving it out of the way. I think either way is fine really. Basically, once the filter and computer are out of the way, you just unbolt the coils and remove each plug one by one. I am glad I do not have to remove the cover as many other videos show. Thanks for posting.

[@michael931]

The way shown here is the correct way. You do not want to be unplugging those connectors.

[@vikingrobot4179]

Yeah man….it’s a bitch to get to the battery in the ML’s in general but not a good idea to chance screwing up the billion pin plug connectors in the ECM. For the life of me I could kick the engineers that thought it was a good idea to put the engine management computers so close to and sometimes on top of the engine on Mercedes vehicles. Just a little more wire length and a cooler spot under the hood would have been awesome. I’ve replaced so many ECM’s because the engine heat finally baked them. But Mercedes’ engineers never really ga e a crap about the guys working on them as they did production costs and ease of assembly.

[@noddyR400]

Really useful video. Just changed the plugs on my 2012 SL350 (R231). Note that on an SL the rear 2 plugs in bank 2 (left hand side of car) are really tight and you will need to remove part of the metal bracket. Bank 1 (air filter side) is very easy with lots of space.

[@lugarstudio]

Thank you for the video and also for sharing the web page for European car's parts!

[@viewtube3310]

Eddie Garcia thank you for taking the time to watch my video.

[@DharmindarChahal]

Thank you ur life saver brilliant video I will be changing mine soon

[@viewtube3310]

Dharmindar Chahal Thank you. Trying to help all Merc owners. Really appreciate the comment man !

[@ЭльдарХ-у3с]

Useful video, tanx! But how do you keep your engine so clean? Any recommendations how to wash it?

[@viewtube3310]

NEVER DIRECTLY spray water on it use a micro fiber cloth and some dish detergent mix in hot water get a old brush for the hard to get areas. Then dry and spray protectant all over and wipe down after 👍

[@alnichols5282]

Thanks for the video. It is extremely helpful!

[@vikingrobot4179]

Please blow compressed air in the spark plug hole before moving plug in case there is sand and dirt in there. It will fall into the cyllinder hole if you don’t blow that stuff out first.

[@bwebso]

Great instruction, very details and the video quality is awesome. Many thanks for this.

[@isamora4685]

Great video, I would like more details on the left side

[@randybain6144]

I own a 2013 C350 and I cannot remove the computer. It won't budge. Suggestions? Otherwise, this is the best video I've seen for spark plug removal. Thanks!

[@viewtube3310]

Randy Bain no worries I’m here to help! Try giving it a good tug while slightly wiggling the computer black mount back and forth (in the direction towards the front windshield then away towards the front of the vehicle) should pop right out. Let me know how that works for you. If you still can’t get the computer out I will record an instructional video today for you. Thank you again please like share and subscribe.

[@randybain6144]

@@viewtube3310 thanks for the effort but I did find a PDF that provided instruction. In hind sight, the instruction you provided is correct but this walks you through disconnecting the electrical connections, which made it easier for me to get under the unit to remove. This PDF provided further instruction that I did not go through because I just wanted to check my plugs but it turns out I do need to replace. I have subscribed to your channel and appreciate the great info you provide. Yes, having a dedicated camera man would help but as others have morning, there's nothing else out there showing this much detail. Thank you! mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w204/416135d1522898929-c350-2013-m276-spark-plug-replacement-question-226-278-157-spark-plug-indexing.pdf

[@viewtube3310]

Awesome glad everything worked out! Thank you!

[@sharpshooter200]

Randy I have your same engine, what spark plugs did you use? Also I used a 14mm and 16mm socket and couldn’t get them inside the engine... what did you use?

[@randybain6144]

@@sharpshooter200 I used a 14mm, 3/8 inch drive, 12 point thin wall Assenmacher Tools spark plug socket and it worked exactly the way it was supposed to. I bought the Bosch double iridium. This is the exact plug Mercedes used but this doesn't have the Mercedes emblem, so it's less expensive. I was able to to get the spark plugs on the passengers side of the car swapped but I couldn't access the drivers side. I ended up taking the car to a mechanic who was willing to install the the remaining plugs for me. I'm no mechanic and I probably will not attempt to do this again. I couldn't get the access I needed to the plugs in the driver's side. This really will depend on your patience, skill set and tools. Hope this helps!

[@ianpatgriffin]

Thank you for sharing this detailed video. It was a huge help!

[@viewtube3310]

Thank you for watching. I’m glad I could help !

[@ianpatgriffin]

View Tube I really appreciate it. It helped me change the plugs on our 2013 GLK 350.

[@corymachell8783]

Great video, what happened to the drivers side plugs?

[@corymachell8783]

@rvidal0001 very easy .... simply remove ECU

[@mallen6695]

Great video, thanks for sharing!!!

[@tonytemores1492]

I’m a mechanic and it’s a very good video ..very helpful

[@gabrielmorales9752]

This is a nice video, thank you ! What about the factory recommended torque values, though? These plugs are supposed to aligned to have the arc facing in the direction of the fuel injectors, and this is achieved by a specific torque value.

[@viewtube3310]

Gabriel Morales 23Nm

[@gabrielmorales9752]

@@viewtube3310 Yes, that is what I ended up using as the torque value and our ML350 has been running like a champ with the new spark plugs. Thanks again !

[@sharishahidi9679]

Do you have a video for the other/driver side?

[@colinmoore68]

Great video!! I am jealous how easily the coil wire harness connectors released. I managed to replace 1 through 5 without disconnecting, but #6 does not give and room. I used a small pick, then screwdriver from behind, but no luck. I ended up not changing it because I knew I was going to end up breaking something, so I will go back in after I get a spare ignition coil on standby. These just seem totally stuck on a 2014 ML350 that I was working on. Any ideas out there?

[@Npua_Peb]

Thank you! This is the best video

[@shinypeople6337]

Great video I’m getting disease got to go get some Advil

[@TONYSTARK-jh2wu]

Great video very helpful

[@drksole3666]

You never posted the link to the tools. Great vid btw

[@PatrickJRoland]

This looks way easier than removing the manifold. I only have one question: which one is coil/cylinder number 4? Anyone??

[@michaelmeluel3282]

Same here, which one is cylinder/coil 4? Thanks!

[@mustafaalmansoory2777]

Thanks a lot ❤️🇩🇪

[@aquaman0602]

thanks for sharing... Good video, very informative!!

[@viewtube3310]

tony Santos thank you man glad I could help. Thank you for the comment.

[@markjacobson1285]

Nice detail 👍

[@mitengr7680]

Thank you for sharing, this is the video that I need. Just a question, how did you clean your engine bay? Looks very clean even on the inside part. Do you have a video on that too? Thanks

[@michael931]

The engine bays are sealed up pretty well and stay very clean. As long as nothing is leaking there will just be a little dust you can easily remove.

[@kwatoggurutv109]

Hi there how did u remove the ignition coil wire for some reason i cannot remove even i press the clip

[@viewtube3310]

Push down on the clip and apply a good amount of pulling force it should pop off

[@talamontez326]

My engine computer definitely not coming out that easy .....

[@deez6686]

I’m gonna work on my car next but I have a question I had a code p0303 and p0353 ignition coil primary secondary circuit is that mean I have a bad coil on cylinder 3 please help tanks n have a bless day.

[@sridharkota4841]

Great video Thanks. 2014 ML 350 4MATIC. I could change cylinders 1-5 with moderate difficulty but was unable to tackle #6. I tried for two hours and gave up. Does anyone have tips/tricks to attack #6? Please share here because it appears almost impossible at this point. Cheers!!

[@erocalypse21]

Did you ever do #6 spark plug?

[@sridharkota4841]

@@erocalypse21 no

[@yuwenxin54]

THANK YOU!

[@johncaster920]

Hey how many ft lb do you tighten the ignition coil screws and spark plugs?

[@gobau]

Should I change coils togather with a sparkplugs?

[@viewtube3310]

Great question!!! In the case of coils it’s more about how long they have been in use on the vehicle. I would recommend changing them at 100,000 miles

[@jbright97]

put some no seize on your plug threads to help with removal next time

[@MrJh5370]

Great video

[@e63Amgg]

How do you do the drivers side please I need a video ASAP

[@kdlaraia]

FYI, my 2013 E-350 has a different set up of wires etc on the drivers side around the fender side of the computer(several "clamp/screws") (I am not sure what they are really called) and such.

[@dolymike4589]

What about for a 2015 glk 350 with this video work?

[@worldpeace5853]

What Mercedes model are you working on? Also the engine model please? Just wish you had a proper camera man holding the camera still and showed more details. I don’t see any videos for 2012 ML350 M276 engines spark plug change videos.

[@viewtube3310]

World Peace sorry for the camera I’m going to make a improvements. This is M276 so this video will work for you.

[@worldpeace5853]

View Tube you just don’t know the number of people in the world searching for the video since probably you are the first person to post a video on M276 engine on changing spark plugs! You could have become a celebrity if you had another person holding a camera. Can you try showing this properly at least what goes in where all over again?

[@chuguanyu]

World Peace have you done yours? I have 2015 ML and it’s due for a change.

[@worldpeace5853]

@@chuguanyu Drivers side plugs are the hardest thing to do. I was short of time and couldn’t do it. I took it to a local mechanic and give him the spark-lug I bought to install.

[@chuguanyu]

@@worldpeace5853 thank you for your reply. during the last 10 months, more videos on youtube show how to do the driver side now. i will give it a try next week to see if i can do it. thanks again.

[@Anthony17MORENO]

Thank you 🙏🏼!!

[@rjimenez2295]

Hi will this work with a 2015 GLK 350, I just need to change the coil number 1

[@rjimenez2295]

And standing in front of car looking at the engine how do I identify the coil number 1

[@viewtube3310]

Yep this will work. Standing at the front of the vehicle with the hood open. cylinder number one will be on your left-hand side which is the passenger side all the way toward the front radiator grill.

[@Angl0sax0nknight]

Bank 2 cyls 4-6 that bracket must come out just to get the those coils off. It’s a REAL PAIN trust me.

[@richblackman1]

Is there a video on the bracket? Im facing having to do this.

[@justingonzalez6052]

@@richblackman1dealing with it rn mine are just stuck

[@johncaster920]

How do you do the right side?

[@paulgrant2095]

What about the other side..the most diff part leftbout

[@robertmorgan8104]

Lifesaver

[@olsendm04]

The air filter and coil pack bolts are not standard bolts. They are Torx bolts. I think a T-30 but don’t quote me. The bolt for that bracket might be an E-10???

[@viewtube3310]

T-30 I believe one was a t-27

[@michael931]

Coil bolts are E8

[@NextLevelAutoDiagnostics]

He used a regular 6mm hex socket on the coil bolt.....surprised it worked

[@vitolo0817]

What year of benz

[@moisesperez4659]

Sparks plugs are supposed to be indexed

[@sanhsands6132]

excellent.

[@rubberneck9680]

Is this the 276 ?

[@transformationofthebride2295]

How do you know which spark plug to replace? or whether the problem is with the ignition wire instead of the plug?

[@viewtube3310]

Well almost all Mercedes use spark plugs and ignition coil so there are no spark plug wires. Its either the spark plug or the ignition coil itself. You can isolate the the problem using a OBDII scan tool to check for engine code. The code will tell you whether it’s the spark plug or the coil. If you don’t have a diagnostic scan tool you can go to most auto parts stores and they will hook up their scanner for free. Make sure you write down code or get a print out for future reference. What model and year vehicle do you have?

[@transformationofthebride2295]

@@viewtube3310 I have ml350 2015. I just ordered OBDII scanner Bafx. I hope it works. What scanner would you recommend.

[@viewtube3310]

Transformation of the Bride www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiCOM-MK808-Diagnostic-Diagnosis/dp/B0744B55QV. But a basic scanner that is not as expensive can read the generic codes that you are looking for. Keep me in the loop I’m here to help. Harbor fright has a basic scanner.

[@aelino4652]

thank you for making this video. It finally got me to get started and made it. Spark plugs 4, 5, and 6 were the most difficult. More so 5 & 6. My problem with 6 was pulling out and reinserting back in the coli. Darn, how did you do it? Did you use some special tool to extract it and push it in? It does not help to have fat hands..... Aside from that, your notes and comments helped a great deal.

[@dontpanic9497]

AE Lino my issue yesterday, can’t for the life of my do it. I have the tool, but it’s so tight. Can’t figure out how to pull the coil out

[@michael931]

Use a tool like Harbor Freight 37909 pliers. But dull the edges with a file since they are razor sharp from whatever "factory" they came out of. Or get some better quality ones like that. You need that for #6.

[@asherhardwood1013]

I thought they were six spark plugs on this vehicle looks like there’s only three

[@philware136]

I’m trying to remove the computer and I have to say it’s not as easy as it looks in your video.

[@viewtube3310]

Phil Ware I must say it does take some upwards force

[@eddielam9750]

If you remove ECU you need to be careful you remember full upwards way. ..

[@co7366]

No other side?

[@proulatheboss7812]

My cables are connected to the bracket so it doesn’t allow the ecm to just pull up, i’m stuck here! Can you help??? Please

[@viewtube3310]

Proula TheBoss absolutely locate the black tap that is holding the wire harness to the metal. Carefully take a flat screwdriver and pry between the metal and plastic tab it should pop up and out

[@proulatheboss7812]

View Tube okay will go try that right now and update you. Do i have to plug out the connector wire?

[@viewtube3310]

Proula TheBoss no you should be just fine keep me updated 🔧⚙️

[@proulatheboss7812]

View Tube whats the torque specifications?

[@viewtube3310]

Proula TheBoss 23Nm if you’re referring to the spark plugs

[@proulatheboss7812]

Having issues replacing the other side

[@viewtube3310]

Proula TheBoss passenger side or driver’s side ?

[@proulatheboss7812]

View Tube so the opposite side of the filter, that your video didn’t show in detail. Which is the drivers side. Where the computer is

[@michael931]

That is the much harder side. Unfortunately mostly the easy side was shown.

[@craig2942]

Want about the other side

[@Stage2_392]

Thanks

[@bigdawglena]

I know this video is over 4yrs old but geesh all the camera and phone flipping makes it extremely hard to follow along

[@AsianBlackR3501]

You did not show how to do the driver side.

[@hugobarbosa9012]

missing the main, other side

[@user-ef5ww2tv3p]

What a Fucked up CAR same year car made with two different ignition coils. I don't get it.

[@mahboobkhan9798]

You needed a cameraman

[@rob6154]

You only did 3 spark plugs

[@andreylarex188]

Where you replacing spark plugs on left side???????👎👎👎

[@rob6154]

Oh nevermind I see what you did

[@viewtube3310]

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[@michaelveasey1388]

You could have saved this video it’s way short on information. The drivers side is what you should have given information on. Thumbs down on this one 👎 3:11

[@AreaCode862]

Great video

[@MrAdrianflorin]

Thanks