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 (W203) C 180 (203.035) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on MERCEDES-BENZ С W203 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Spark Plug for C-Class Saloon (W203) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W203. Tools you might need:
Electronic spray
HEX bit No.HW5.
Drive socket # E8
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W203. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Mercedes W203.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Undo the engine cover screws (3 pieces). Use HEX No.HW5.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #E8.
  6. Step 6
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W203. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Spark Plug on Mercedes W203 2000 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Take out the spark plugs.
  10. Step 10
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs. Treat the surface of the terminals of the new spark plugs. Use electronic spray.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Spark Plug on Mercedes W203 2002 C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008) by yourself
    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
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