How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug C 180 1.8 (202.018) W202
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How to change spark plugs on Mercedes W202 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 18 month / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 180 (202.018), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 (202.020), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 180 (202.018), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 230 (202.023) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on MERCEDES W202 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W202. List of the tools you'll need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Spark plug socket # 16
HEX bit no.H5.
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W202. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W202. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.
  5. Step 5
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the clamp that fastens the air filter hose to the throttle body. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the vacuum pipe. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 8
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    Dismantle the air filter pipe.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the engine cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W202. To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the spark plug wire connectors from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W202. Professionals recommend:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.Remember the sequence of the spark plug wires connectors.
  12. Step 12
    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
    Step 13
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  14. Step 15
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  16. Step 17
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W202. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection.Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.
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