Remove/Install Bottom Engine Compartment Paneling

Fig 1: Remove/Install Bottom Engine Compartment Paneling

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

WARNING: Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

1. 1 -  Raise vehicle with lifting platform.
2. 2 -  Unscrew screws (1) of front engine compartment paneling (2). See Fig 1.
3. 3 -  Take off front engine compartment paneling (2).
   NOTE: Can be removed separately.
4. 4 -  Unscrew screws (1) of middle engine compartment paneling (3).
5. 5 -  Take off middle engine compartment paneling (3).
   NOTE: Can be removed separately.
6. 6 -  Unscrew screws (1) of rear engine compartment paneling (4).
7. 7 -  Take off rear engine compartment paneling (4).
   NOTE: Can be removed separately.
8. 8 -  Install in the reverse order.