1996 E300

The hose I need to replace is a heater hose that is next to the oil filter housing. It goes from the back of the engine to the fire wall. This one looks fun. I am assuming I have to remove the intake to get at this? From the looks of it even with the intake off I will have a problem. Anyone changed this little hose?


On second glance-If I can get the filter housing out I think I can get to the hose.

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