Curious order for water pump "instructions"
 

I recently ordered a Graf water pump for my W210.065/M112.941. It looks to be a very simple job given that there is no mechanical fan to deal with. While it is working fine, at 150K miles I'm tempted to change it now before I head out on a 1,800 mile road trip just after Christmas. I figure two hours, tops, and that's if I goof off a lot. ;) (Side note: I ordered the pump from PP and was impressed with the timeliness as well as the price; the box itself is pretty beat up, but the gaskets and the pump survived the abuse.)

At any rate, as I was bored I read though the "Assembling Instructions" that were included with the pump. (Pic attached.) As I make my way through all of the things they discuss, then, at no. 12....hey, isn't that kind of in the WRONG place? Shouldn't it be ... maybe FIRST??? :D :rolleyes:

Anyway, Merry Christmas to all of you out there, and however you celebrate this time of year, I hope it proves to be just what you hope for.

#12.5

Tap the holes for the map sensor bracket before trying to install the "self taping" bolts.