CDI air box bracket hack (modificatioin) - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 12-31-2017, 11:21 AM

The last time I took off the air box and bracket to change the 02 sensor on my CDI, I had a hard time getting the rear most bolt in. I decided to grind out a slot in the aluminum bracket, so the bolt remains in the head. The bolt gets loosened a little so the bracket can slide in/out. It is just a simple modification that helped out a lot, and will make it easy the next time when it comes to remove the air box bracket.

BillGrissom · #2 12-31-2017, 11:57 AM

Great idea. Makes one wonder why the manufacturers don't spend more time thinking about maintenance ease. As is, they assemble the engine off-car where plenty of room to swing tools, then lower it all into a tight engine bay. Our 2002 T&C has a p.s. reservoir one must often unbolt to get access. For some reason, they put the nut on the backside where you must feel for it (and drop sockets), when a front nut would have been just as easy. Of course, shoppers can't evaluate such issues in the showroom and get frustrated later as owners.