ddrake3: "I've been told I need to replace my 1994 S420 wiring harness. The MB dealer wants $1500 to do it, but I'd rather pay Phil $450 for the part."

M.B.DOC: "Not difficult for a experienced DIYer! Should take 3-4 hrs"

ddrake3: "Is the harness plug and play i.e. just mostly connectors, or are there screw terminals and soldering to mess with? Will i have to route wires inside the car, and how much dissasembly and wire routing is involved?"

M.B.DOC: "All underhood, the harness passes thru the bulkhead just behind the engine & connects on the right inner apron.. The connectors just "plug-in."

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I may have misunderstood this, but apparently MB dealer wants $1000 labor to basically unplugging old wires replacing with new; all underhood, without special tools, etc. So 8-10 hours labor charge for a seemingly simple 3-4 DIY job?