[R129 SL] very rough running

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George, fantastic and comprehensive answer to my question. I thank you. I
had never ever thought about that filter. I will do so soonish. I am sure
many other members will find this useful too.

 

 Good driving all !

 

 <http://www.carmagic.com.au/> Charles, Natures Magic

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From: George Jenner [mailto:gjenner at nc.rr.com] 
Sent: Thursday, 17 July 2008 12:06 AM
To: 'SL Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] very rough running

 

On my 1996 SL500 the cabin air filter is located by opening the hood and
looking underneath a black cover at the top rear of the engine compartment
just in front of the firewall.  It is quite large and you will see it has
two screws on the cover which must be loosened and three snap clips at the
front edge which can be snapped open using a long thin screwdriver as a pry
bar. Before you can remove the cover to get at the filter you must loosen
the rubber weather-strip at the back which is just an interference fit and
can easily be removed.  Also, because the filter is located in this kind of
awkward position to get into I always open the hood (or bonnet if you
prefer) into a fully opened vertical position.  This is done by releasing
the two stops located at each side where the hood levers are located.  You
will see a dowel size pin which can be released (don't worry, the hood won't
fall because they have it nicely counterbalanced) once released the hood can
be opened to the full vertical position where the levers will snap into
place and hold it in that position safely.  To get it back you just again
release the dowel type pins and reverse the process.  One person can do this
comfortably but you will want to have help for the first go-round.

 

Doing the opening this way is a convenient way to work along the back side
of the engine but, of course, is optional depending on your comfort zone.

 

I will look for you out on the road.

Happy Motoring - George





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