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Originally Posted by deanyel
Big time saver to break the top bolt loose, worth investing some time in a lever system. Without air tools the four bottom bolts are a bit time consuming and then off the car you have to somehow secure the bracket to break the top bolt loose, and then do the whole thing in reverse. Either way works.
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The bolts to the engine block were a big concern; I know they will not come out easily.
Looking down into the engine bay I have a clear view of both mounts. The passenger side top bolt has limited overhead clearance because of the exhaust manifold, but a stubby wrench should break it free. (I have a 24'' pipe I slip over the handles of my wrenches/ratchets when I need added leverage.)
If I loosen/remove the top and bottom 17mm bolts and jack up the engine, I am assuming the mount bracket will simply separate like a clam shell, and then I can swap out the mounts?
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite
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Gone but not Forgotten:
2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal
1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey
1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black
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