Since I've done it so many times on the 300D....I can now do a full R&R of one in about 90 mins or less. I put the car on ramps, and remove the starter from above. I made my own little tool for getting the allen bolts in and out, way more effective and manageable than a 3' extension.....

The W126 is way easier, it comes out nicely from below.....

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