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<B><i>Introduction:</i></B> The primary purpose of this page is to illustrate
the procedure for replacing the ignition system distributor caps and rotors on
the M119.xxx engine. If you have any doubts or are uncertain of your ability to complete these procedures we advise you to seek professional assistance from a qualified technician.
We have selected a 1995 E 420 for this project. Other 4-valve 8-cylinder vehicles may utilize similar but not exactly
the same steps as described below. </font>
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<i><b>Be advised:</b> </i>PeachParts accepts
no liability for the information contained within this procedure nor for any adverse
outcomes as a result of following this procedure. In other words...the risk is
100% YOURS.</font></td>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">
</o:p><b><i>Tools needed:</i></b> 3mm and 5mm allen wrenches or
sockets.</span></font>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><b><i>Parts
needed:</i></b> two distributor caps (119 158 01 02) and two rotors
(119 158 03 31).</span></font></td>
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<td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="300"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><b><i>Procedure:</i></b>
Begin by parking the car on level ground with the ignition off, the
transmission in park and the parking brake engaged. Raise the hood to
the full vertical position.</font>
<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><b><i>Disassembly: </i></b>Remove
the cover in front of the air cleaner by lifting up.</font></p>
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<td align="left" width="300"><img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr1.jpg" width="300" height="282"></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Remove the left and right
air cleaner hoses by pulling away from the air cleaner and then off of
the front air scoop.</font></td>
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<td align="left" width="300"><img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr2.jpg" width="300" height="225"></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Remove the left and right
suppressor housings by first pulling out and then up on the lower
outside edge. The housing should rotate and then release.</font></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Loosen the 3 allen head
bolts on each distributor cap using a 5mm allen head socket or wrench.
Remove the cap and disconnect the wires.</font></td>
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<td bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="300"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Inspect
the inside of each distributor cap. This cap clearly needs to be
replaced due to carbon tracking and corrosion caused by moisture. Note
the greenish deposits to the right of the contacts.</font>
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<td width="300"><img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr5.jpg" width="300" height="225"></td>
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<font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Loosen the 3 allen head
bolts on each rotor using a 3mm allen head socket or wrench. Remove the
rotors.</font></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Inspect the contact tips
on each rotor. Note the condition of the contact surface. Here a
considerable portion of the surface has been burned away.</font></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">
</o:p><b><i>Reassembly:</i></b> Install the new rotors and tighten the
3mm allen head bolts. The rotors will only install one way so you cannot
do it incorrectly.</span></font><p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">
Note that each distributor cap is marked to indicate which ignition wire
goes where. The top connector for example is marked R4 and L5. This
means that when this cap is installed on the right side of the engine*,
wire number 4 should be attached to the top connector. When this
cap is installed on the left side of the engine, wire number 5 would be
attached to the top connector.</span></font><p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Install
the new distributor caps with the R4/L5 connector positioned at the top.
Tighten the 5mm allen head bolts.</span></font><p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">
*Note- The right side of the engine is the side that would be on your
right if you were sitting in the car. The right side of the engine is on
your left if you are in front of the car facing the engine.</span></font></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Here's
a helpful hint...</span></font></p>
<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Before
connecting the wires to the new distributor cap, place the old cap on
top of the air cleaner and orient it with the R4/L5 connector away from
you. This way you can use the old cap as a map or template when
connecting the wires to the new cap</span></font></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Secure each wire to the
correct connector on the distributor caps. Be sure that the numbers on
each wire correctly match the numbers on the connector. Also make sure
that the wires are neatly "dressed" so that there will be no
interference with the suppressor housing.</font></td>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#000000">Reinstall the suppressor
housings by first inserting the tab nearest the centerline of the engine
and then rotating down on the outside of the housing. Press down firmly
on the outside of the housing until you hear the "click" of
the outside fastener engaging.</font></td>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#000000">Reinstall the air cleaner
hoses and the front cover.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#000000">Start the engine. The
engine should start normally and idle smoothly. If not, immediately turn
off the engine and recheck the installation of the distributor caps and
wires.</font></p>
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<p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#000000">- - Bill Wood</font></td>
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<B><i>Introduction:</i></B> The primary purpose of this page is to illustrate
the procedure for replacing the ignition system distributor caps and rotors on
the M119.xxx engine. If you have any doubts or are uncertain of your ability to complete these procedures we advise you to seek professional assistance from a qualified technician.
We have selected a 1995 E 420 for this project. Other 4-valve 8-cylinder vehicles may utilize similar but not exactly
the same steps as described below. </font>
<p>
<font face="Arial" size="3" color="#000000">
<i><b>Be advised:</b> </i>PeachParts accepts
no liability for the information contained within this procedure nor for any adverse
outcomes as a result of following this procedure. In other words...the risk is
100% YOURS.</font></td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>
<p> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">
</o:p><b><i>Tools needed:</i></b> 3mm and 5mm allen wrenches or
sockets.</span></font>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><b><i>Parts
needed:</i></b> two distributor caps (119 158 01 02) and two rotors
(119 158 03 31).</span></font></td>
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</table>
</center>
</div>
<p> </p>
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<td align="left" bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="300"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><b><i>Procedure:</i></b>
Begin by parking the car on level ground with the ignition off, the
transmission in park and the parking brake engaged. Raise the hood to
the full vertical position.</font>
<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><b><i>Disassembly: </i></b>Remove
the cover in front of the air cleaner by lifting up.</font></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left" width="300"><img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr1.jpg" width="300" height="282"></td>
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<td align="left" width="300" bgcolor="#C0C0C0">
<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Remove the left and right
air cleaner hoses by pulling away from the air cleaner and then off of
the front air scoop.</font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" width="300"><img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr2.jpg" width="300" height="225"></td>
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<td align="left" width="300" bgcolor="#C0C0C0">
<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Remove the left and right
suppressor housings by first pulling out and then up on the lower
outside edge. The housing should rotate and then release.</font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" width="300"><img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr3.jpg" width="300" height="225"></td>
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<td align="left" width="300" bgcolor="#C0C0C0">
<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Loosen the 3 allen head
bolts on each distributor cap using a 5mm allen head socket or wrench.
Remove the cap and disconnect the wires.</font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" width="300"><img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr4.jpg" width="300" height="225"></td>
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<td bgcolor="#C0C0C0" width="300"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Inspect
the inside of each distributor cap. This cap clearly needs to be
replaced due to carbon tracking and corrosion caused by moisture. Note
the greenish deposits to the right of the contacts.</font>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="300"><img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr5.jpg" width="300" height="225"></td>
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<td width="300"><img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr6.jpg" width="300" height="305"></td>
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<td bgcolor="#C0C0C0">
<font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Loosen the 3 allen head
bolts on each rotor using a 3mm allen head socket or wrench. Remove the
rotors.</font></td>
</tr>
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<td>
<img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr7.jpg" width="300" height="272"></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Inspect the contact tips
on each rotor. Note the condition of the contact surface. Here a
considerable portion of the surface has been burned away.</font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr8.jpg" width="300" height="155"></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">
</o:p><b><i>Reassembly:</i></b> Install the new rotors and tighten the
3mm allen head bolts. The rotors will only install one way so you cannot
do it incorrectly.</span></font><p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">
Note that each distributor cap is marked to indicate which ignition wire
goes where. The top connector for example is marked R4 and L5. This
means that when this cap is installed on the right side of the engine*,
wire number 4 should be attached to the top connector. When this
cap is installed on the left side of the engine, wire number 5 would be
attached to the top connector.</span></font><p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Install
the new distributor caps with the R4/L5 connector positioned at the top.
Tighten the 5mm allen head bolts.</span></font><p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">
*Note- The right side of the engine is the side that would be on your
right if you were sitting in the car. The right side of the engine is on
your left if you are in front of the car facing the engine.</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td>
<img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr10.jpg" width="300" height="312"></td>
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<td bgcolor="#C0C0C0">
<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Here's
a helpful hint...</span></font></p>
<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Before
connecting the wires to the new distributor cap, place the old cap on
top of the air cleaner and orient it with the R4/L5 connector away from
you. This way you can use the old cap as a map or template when
connecting the wires to the new cap</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td>
<img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr9.jpg" width="300" height="340"></td>
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<p><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="3">Secure each wire to the
correct connector on the distributor caps. Be sure that the numbers on
each wire correctly match the numbers on the connector. Also make sure
that the wires are neatly "dressed" so that there will be no
interference with the suppressor housing.</font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr11.jpg" width="300" height="265"></td>
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<td bgcolor="#C0C0C0">
<p><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#000000">Reinstall the suppressor
housings by first inserting the tab nearest the centerline of the engine
and then rotating down on the outside of the housing. Press down firmly
on the outside of the housing until you hear the "click" of
the outside fastener engaging.</font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<img border="0" src="http://www.peachparts.com/diy/m119distcaprotor/dcr12.jpg" width="300" height="225"></td>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#000000">Reinstall the air cleaner
hoses and the front cover.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#000000">Start the engine. The
engine should start normally and idle smoothly. If not, immediately turn
off the engine and recheck the installation of the distributor caps and
wires.</font></p>
</center>
<p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#000000">- - Bill Wood</font></td>
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