I have a new air pump to replace the one in my 1993 300E2.8 - while I can get the bolts out and I have the pump detached from the bracket, the clip on the hose on the back of the pump has me stumped.

How do I get this clip off?

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Steven Harrison

1993 300E2.8 - 196K
2001 E320 4MATIC - 86K

Squeeze the 2 ends with pliers and pull it off.

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08 W251 R350
97 W210 E320
91 W124 300E
86 W126 560SEL
85 W126 380SE Silver
85 W126 380SE Cranberry
79 W123 250
78 W123 280E
75 W114 280

If I ever meet the chap who designed that clip, I may have to hurt him.

What's the torque on the bolts holding the air pump onto it's bracket? I'm looking at repair sheet 14-7251, but it doesn't mention the torque for the bolts.

Any ideas, anyone?

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Steven Harrison

1993 300E2.8 - 196K
2001 E320 4MATIC - 86K