Done! Replacing the battery on the w123 is much easier. Battery looks like a group 49 also. Much easier if you get the hood shock out of the way. Its a tight fit. Everything worked as before. Didnt have to adjust the clock or set the garage door opener again - probably an aux battery somewhere.

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'85 300D Cal 280,000 miles
'14 GLK 350 60000 miles