External elements of the car body Mercedes E-Class (W124)

Tightening torques for threaded connections
Tightening moments Door Hinge Bolts 25 Nm Door lock mounting screws 8 Nm

General information about the body
The car has a monocoque body. The body is made from stamped and welded parts, including crumple zones at the front and rear and a rigid center section. Safety...

Car body care
The condition of the body must be checked regularly. Otherwise, corrosion of individual sections of the body can lead to severe damage and expensive repairs in the...

Caring for upholstery and carpets
Fabric coverings Clean soft seats with a vacuum cleaner or a stiff brush. Clean heavily soiled seats with dry foam. Treat greasy and oily stains with clean gasoline or...

Repair of minor body damage
Treatment of car body scratches If the scratch is superficial and does not reach the metal, rub the area around the scratch with paint renewer or fine-grained abrasive...

Repair of severe body damage
In case of significant damage to the body and the need to replace a significant part of the parts, the work must be carried out at a maintenance station. If the body...

Front bumper — removal and installation
Removal Unscrewing the nut located in the center of the bumper at its top Location of plugs on front license plate support Removal the front license plate holder 1....

Rear bumper — removal and installation
Removal Removal the rubber seal from the right side of the rear bumper Rear bumper mounting nuts location 1. The bumper retainers are accessed from the luggage...

Hood — removal, installation and adjustment
Removal Location of plugs on the inside of the hood Location of the hinge bolts to the hood 1. Open the hood and place a clean rag under the corners of the hood to...

Hood Lock Release Cable — Removal and Installation
Removal Removal the protective cover of the hood lock Disconnect the hood release cable from the back of the hood latch 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the screw and the...

Hood lock — removal and installation
Removal Unscrewing the hood lock mounting bolts Removal the hood lock 1. Open the hood, then release the mounting brackets and remove the protective cover from under the...

Exterior rear view mirrors
Mirror with manual adjustment 1. Release the mirror adjustment handle mounting bracket and remove the handle. 2. From the inside of the door, remove the decorative...

Exterior body parts
Wheel arch and lower body trims 1. Decorative trims and panels attached to the lower part of the body are secured with screws, nuts and clamps. Unscrew the screws one by...

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W210 (1996-2002)

W124 (1984-1995)