How long does it take to change an alternator on a Mercedes Benz?
Replacing the alternator on a Mercedes Benz should not take more than 2 hours. If you are doing it yourself for the first time you should be able to do it in around 3 or 4 hours, so plan on a Saturday morning.
How to replace alternator on Mercedes Benz E C CLK s?
Plug the electrical cable on the back of alternator and make sure it clicks when you push it in. That way you know it is locked in place. Reinstall the serpentine belt, the engine cover and the reconnect the battery. 2 Bolts that hold the alternator in place. Max 45 Nm. 1 Bolt on the back of the alternator. Between 15 Nm to 18 Nm.
How do you remove an alternator from a car?
See the close up picture below. Unplug the connector that goes into the back of the alternator. Pres on the tab and pull it away from the alternator. Remove the two bolts that hold the alternator in place using the Female E Torx sockets we listed on the required tools section above. Remove the alternator.
Where is the alternator located on a Mercedes Benz?
Alternator is identified as G2 on electrical schematics. You should see a nut. Remove the 13mm nut on the back of the alternator. See the close up picture below. Unplug the connector that goes into the back of the alternator. Pres on the tab and pull it away from the alternator.
Where is the battery located on a Mercedes Benz E C CLK?
Depending if you have a C / E / CLK class it could be either in the engine bay compartment, under the rear seats, or in the trunk. In our case we are working on a C Class W203 2001-2007 and the battery is located in the engine bay. First we need to remove the cabin air filter housing.
How to replace alternator on Mercedes Benz E C CLK SLK s?
Tighten the nut for the electrical cable ( positive +) between 15-18Nm. Plug the electrical cable on the back of alternator and make sure it clicks when you push it in. That way you know it is locked in place. Reinstall the serpentine belt, the engine cover and the reconnect the battery. 2 Bolts that hold the alternator in place. Max 45 Nm.
How do you remove an alternator on a Mercedes Benz?
Unplug the connector that goes into the back of the alternator. Pres on the tab and pull it away from the alternator. Remove the two bolts that hold the alternator in place using the Female E Torx sockets we listed on the required tools section above. Remove the alternator. It won’t be easy to remove it but you can do it.
Depending if you have a C / E / CLK class it could be either in the engine bay compartment, under the rear seats, or in the trunk. In our case we are working on a C Class W203 2001-2007 and the battery is located in the engine bay. First we need to remove the cabin air filter housing.