Working for the Mercedes Benz Dealership in Hawaii was very enlightening for ‘how to repairs’ once I was back on my own and all alone. However, your detailed video, without distracting background music, was absolutely brilliant and as good as working with factory trained technicians. Thank you for taking the time and being so through. One of the best Mercedes repair videos on KZbin.
@bigjokerkrazyrace4 жыл бұрын
The more I watch this video the more confidence I gain to tackle this task. The plastic piece in the front of the intake manifold that you mentioned broke, it just broke on my 2011 GL450. I did find a metal replacement piece. On top of that the radiator is leaking where a small hose connects right above the red drain knob.
@kentreynolds40802 жыл бұрын
Remember when we had to read a manual with a few black and white pictures to do this stuff? This video is so amazing. Thank you SO much! You are brilliant!
@HowtoAutomotive2 жыл бұрын
I do remember that. Glad you like the video thank you for watching!
@StonebrookRecords Жыл бұрын
He didn’t have to make this video but he did and I can’t be more greatful!
@markmoore74623 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent and great video. My runner on my 09 GL450 manifold broke and this video was to the point for everything. The check points were great and the torque specs and sequence were excellent. I even change the knock sensors while I had the intake manifold off. Same job if there were bad so why not change them while I’m in there. I’m a DIY person and I save myself a lot of money by following the instructions from this video. Great job Brian!!! Thank you for saving me $$$$
@ronskeeters43192 жыл бұрын
may I ask ballpark how long it took? I don't know if this is a few hours or a couple of days?
@jenniferdettloff-carter42452 жыл бұрын
This was great! It took us more time (about 4 hours total) because we'd never tackled anything like this before, but it worked out great! Thanks for the tutorial!
@HowtoAutomotive2 жыл бұрын
Glad it all worked out. Thank you for watching!
@tedlu0082 жыл бұрын
4 hours is super quick. Seems pretty tricky connecting the vacuum hose.
@SergioGurrola5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to see you start the car. I’m having the same issue with my 07 GL450. You are the only reason I’m doing this myself. I don’t have 2000 bucks to pay Mercedes Benz shop, so I’m doing it! Wish me luck
@tomb3754 жыл бұрын
How did you make out? What was your mileage? I am at 150,000 Any Tips? Thank you.
@tedlu0082 жыл бұрын
Yes please post any tips experiences or videos.
@SergioGurrola2 жыл бұрын
@@tedlu008 so i didi iti myself and it wroked patience is key
@bestlimotx40396 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thank you very much for posting. I do have question, is it necessary to disconnect a battery prior to starting on removal of the harness and unplugging all the connectors? and also Is it OK to unplug PCM from wiring harness instead of leaving it in place?
@rafikshahbazian17833 жыл бұрын
Clean the throttle body gently, I use brake cleaner and soft microfiber. Very informative and positive video, thanks.
@user-wo8de8xq7n Жыл бұрын
Excellent vid! Will be my guide when I do this job
@mccoma112 жыл бұрын
I just recently did this on a 2012. After getting everything back together, it was idling rough and throwing lean/random misfire codes. Turned out the big vacuum hose (aka "crankcase breather hose") was torn. The rubber breaks down over time and it didn't take much to tear it. Parts store has them for around $33 and same price at dealer. Best to go ahead and order one before starting. It's a pain to swap out later.
@tedlu0082 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Wonder where did you order the hose from ? Thanks again.
@mccoma112 жыл бұрын
It's the molded rubber hose that runs along the intake on the drivers side. The rear connects way in the back, where it's hard to get to. It's just easier to replace while you already have it out.
@tedlu0082 жыл бұрын
@@mccoma11 thanks for the tip. Seems fcpeuro has those hoses.
@elliotfigueroa77436 жыл бұрын
Amazing Brian. I used it to repair my 2008 R350. Thank you so much.
@HowtoAutomotive6 жыл бұрын
Elliot Figueroa Glad the video was helpful!! Did everything go smooth?
@jinonika7 жыл бұрын
well done ...This video helped me to replace a new intake in my brother R350
@HowtoAutomotive7 жыл бұрын
Guille Castro glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!
@user-bu1qe3mh2x6 ай бұрын
"Could you please confirm if the mentioned parts are compatible with a 2015 model?"
@williamkaliden285 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Thank you so much for taking the time to document the process.
@WilSmifph6 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. I appreciate the details and specific sequences to do a proper job. Very well done thank you. I will try my hand at this as my car is a paper weight until it's fixed. Wish me luck
@HowtoAutomotive6 жыл бұрын
Wil Smifph good luck. Thank you for watching!
@WilSmifph6 жыл бұрын
Do you have any other videos? Bought used and though it runs and sounds great got a laundry list when I took it to Benz for check up. Changed both batteries, need to do front brakes, front cv boot, rear flex disc, front axle seal, rear axle seal, power steering control head. Thank you
@HowtoAutomotive6 жыл бұрын
Wil Smifph I have lots of video on Mercedes. Check out my website www.howtoautomotive.com and go to video page type in Mercedes in the search bar and all the videos will pop up.
@tomb3755 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO!! You made this look like a fast and easy job, which I know it is not! Great video, with great detail, thank you so much as I will eventually need to do this job on my GL450. Did those plastic things break again? Any tips you have are greatly appreciated. What type of camera did you use? Thanks again, I Subscribed.
@HowtoAutomotive5 жыл бұрын
Tom B thank you. Hopefully you don’t need to do it anytime soon. This video was shot with a iPhone8
@DIYDharma6 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks for creating the video - very informative about the various parts that are required to make the engine run.
@mrlemer4 жыл бұрын
How do you remove the vacuum hoses from the front of the intake manifold. I have tried to pull them off but they will not come off. they are in a plastic connector with that attaches inside the intake.
@supermotoboy36643 жыл бұрын
Did u ever figure this out?
@xyzabc36594 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Well done and very thorough! It’s insanity that you have to replace an entire intake manifolds because a plastic arm broke - is there any way to replace that plastic piece, or can’t you get the part?
@HowtoAutomotive4 жыл бұрын
Xyz ABC they do make a kit to repair it but most of the time it’s something inside the manifold that jams making it break.
@RoadHeros6103 жыл бұрын
Hello thank you for such an informative video ..so I'm about to embark on this repair I'm a quite capable mechanic so the repair should be achieved with out a problem however I have a question I'm changing my throttle body aswell .. after the reinstall will I need to relearn the fuel injection or the TB? If so will I need a scanner to do so or can it be done manually
@commodoreras2 жыл бұрын
Coming from M112/M113, this stuff is new to me. I have a 11 E350 and 11 GL450 now. What’s the likely cause for this issue? My GL450 has this problem, I’ll either do it myself or get it done in the near future but what can I do to prevent this issue happening again. Is the new part updated or reinforced better? And yes great video, thanks for the effort, I subscribed already.
@jccustoms8432 жыл бұрын
I see that there is a mercedes part listing for a replacement of the intake runner control. If there is a replacement part would it still be necessary to replace the entire intake manifold ? I also wonder why if this is a common problem for the intake manifold runner control why a recall hasn't been issued for the aluminum replacement?
@patricwell83352 жыл бұрын
2010 gl 450 air suspension on all 4 sides are down...i check all fuses and relay are good...i change the pump also...the Benz wont let me communicate with the air suspension. When the past i used that scanner plenty of time to do work on the car...what should i be looking for
@bigmotor3845 Жыл бұрын
Great Job Tech!!
@hermez55765 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if you could take the intake manifold without moving the injectors
@janoz065 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as usual thank you..Can you please give the mileages of these vehicles at the start of the videos?
@HowtoAutomotive5 жыл бұрын
John K I can had the mileage. I think I would be helpful. Thank you for the suggestion 👍🏻
@ranbymonkeys2384 Жыл бұрын
while you were talking about that damn milwakee wrench that everybody knows about you didnt say what size those torx bolts were
@angelmistry39625 жыл бұрын
How much would you charge to replace the manifold if I am in your area? Gl450 2011, manifold flap broken. Thanks.
@lawrence75996 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 E350 and the motor Ramps up and down while in park. Is that a sign that the Manifold needs to be replaced?
@paulvanberkel90966 жыл бұрын
Brian...thank you for the video. You make it look so easy! I need to replace the intake actuator rods on my GL450. Is it necessary to lift out the entire intake manifold to do this job? Thank you!
@HowtoAutomotive6 жыл бұрын
Paul van Berkel Yes you’ll have to pull it out to get to that Rod. But most likely the arm is broken that the rod attaches to and you may need to replace the entire manifold.
@paulvanberkel90966 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian! How much would you charge to do this job if I drove over from Phx? You can email me at doctorvanberkel@msn.comI could use a few days of beach time regardless :)
@ellobillo9996 жыл бұрын
Great video👍
@HowtoAutomotive6 жыл бұрын
ellobillo999 thank you and thank you for watching!
@HardikPatel-ry9rm5 жыл бұрын
How do you take the intake manifold off of 2012 e class 350?
@aa240sx7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Many of the same techniques can be applied to a 2008 R350 as well! My question is after installing my intake - I'm still getting fuel trim codes. I'm trying to determine if that could be my O2 sensors or MAF, but does the ECU have to go through several drive cycles to adjust to the new intake, eg, fuel adaptations? Do I need to reset my ECU or disconnect the car battery or is resetting the fuel adaptations not something I can do with a simple OBDII scanner and that I have to take it to the dealership to have them handle it?
@HowtoAutomotive7 жыл бұрын
aa240sx you need clear the code. And I would Doublecheck your work. Sounds like he may have a vacuum leak. Those intake gaskets tend to slip off when you install it. When another thing you can do is disconnect the positive and the negative battery terminal's and connect them together and let it sit for an hour and That will clear out all the modules
@aa240sx7 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I did use silicone adhesive (only on the nipple parts and just a dab that friction hold the gasket) to make sure the gasket stayed put though. However, I'm not so sure I tightened all the intake manifold bolts down to the right torque spec. I believe I used something like 10-13 ft/lbs. What is the torque spec on those bolts anyway? Also, I'll try disconnecting the battery and letting it sit for an hour as well.
@aa240sx7 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to close the loop on this. Bottomline, problem solved and has been for the past month. The issue turned out to be a dirty MAF, which I cleaned with MAF sensor cleaner. no more cel and a lot of the other issues went away too. Sadly, I did put in a new o2 sensor and purchased a new MAF thinking these were the issues, but for now the spare MAF will just stay in it's box until it's called for.
@HowtoAutomotive7 жыл бұрын
aa240sx glad it all worked out. Thank you for sharing. If ever need anymore help I here.
@chukwuikechukwu86937 жыл бұрын
I have a question for you I I have the Mercedes 2008 GL550 and it is not moving as it used to and also whenever I move the car shakes when I'm doing 50 miles per hour when it gets too 75 miles it will stable and I keep hearing a noise coming from the right side tires it has 22 whales what will I do to solve this problem
@HowtoAutomotive7 жыл бұрын
Chukwu Ikechukwu The shaking at 50 mph and then smoothing out sounds like one of the tires out of balance. So I would start there. If the engine is not performing right I recommend pulling codes.
@chukwuikechukwu86937 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend me to take it to a dealer or how can I get the codes because when I step on the gas it takes a little bit of time to move
@HowtoAutomotive7 жыл бұрын
Chukwu Ikechukwu if the dealer is who you trust I would go there or if you have an independent shop in your area you can take it there. If you take it to an independent shop just make sure that there familiar with Mercedes.
@chukwuikechukwu86937 жыл бұрын
I think the independence shop will be fine because I know the would not charge me more like the dealer and I don't know anyone close to me
@rsfiberglassconcept79636 жыл бұрын
I have a question, why did you replace the manifold if only the lever was broken ?
@bio3m2 жыл бұрын
Why was this necessary? What was the problem?
@MrTbj5574 жыл бұрын
Hey Buddy. Any way to PM or Email you? Need VACUUM Route Diagram for THIS 2 Actuator Intake Manifold. Can you assist?? RSVP
@LiLi-qh7wu5 жыл бұрын
good job! good video!
@KainOfNosgoth6 жыл бұрын
Can you do this to my 2007 GL450? Where is your shop located?
@HowtoAutomotive6 жыл бұрын
Nosgoth of Kain are you anywhere near Encinitas California?
@KainOfNosgoth6 жыл бұрын
2k miles away in Indiana :( Was really hoping you're in IL or OH Not many shops are willing to touch Mercedes here, and the dealer is asking for $3K +
@chukwuikechukwu86937 жыл бұрын
but right now I am driving the 2017 GLS 63 AMG
@lalo26415 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@hermez55765 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@HowtoAutomotive5 жыл бұрын
Nabil Hermez thank you for watching!
@tubntsuagtsab1057 жыл бұрын
can i just clean or buy a new one
@HowtoAutomotive7 жыл бұрын
Tubntsuag Tsab the intakes break so it requires a new one.
@mightymoe46356 жыл бұрын
Can I install the actuator diaphram and aluminum lever (kit for $142) without removing the intake manifold. Looks like if I remove the secondary air pump I could have enough room to do the install. Your thoughts? Please advise. Thank you!
@HowtoAutomotive6 жыл бұрын
Mike Ng I’ve never done it but I believe if you remove the air pump you can get access to it
@SergioGurrola5 жыл бұрын
Mike Ng hi mike Were you able to replace the rod the way you mentioned it?
@ampledismantle3 жыл бұрын
I tried removing the air pump first and still couldn't get to the actuator to replace it. Had to pull the whole intake manifold using the steps in this video. Don't think there's a shortcut for this one unfortunately. Also, when I went to take out the actuator bolt, it broke off inside the manifold and I had to replace the whole thing. All for a dumb little plastic piece.
@tubntsuagtsab1057 жыл бұрын
thnks
@duancoviero97595 жыл бұрын
wow, what a pain!
@HowtoAutomotive5 жыл бұрын
Duan coviero it’s not to bad.
@marcusturner35515 жыл бұрын
Makes rebuilding the transfer case look like a piece if cake.
@abstractsound70832 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤪 I see this guy doing this thing in 25 minutes I said hmmm that means ll do it in 2 hours oh boy I was so wrong 8hr 😩
@chengyang47227 жыл бұрын
plastic junk haha lol.
@HowtoAutomotive7 жыл бұрын
Cheng Yang you would think Mercedes would do a better job.