First of all, if there are any small children around, you need to practice saying, "My, but that is a dreadful annoyance!". Alternatively you can learn a few German swear words. Next, look at your hands and say goodbye to the skin on your knuckles.

Yes, the job is a PIA. My husband had to machine a couple of wrenches in order for them to fit in the small workspace. He made them shorter AND narrower. No doubt there is a Mercedes tool just for this. He also managed to wreck one hose because it was twisting and he didn't realize it was twisting. Fortunately that wasn't a hose we were keeping. I think you need to hold one spot with a wrench to keep it from twisiting, then use another wrench to turn with.

He drained all the oil out first. Even then it's a messy job.

Good luck!

Natalie

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