Swapping out the hood on a 2009 Mercedes E350 is a relatively straightforward process that can be completed in a few hours with the right tools and materials.
Before you begin, you will need to gather the following tools and materials:
– A new hood for your Mercedes E350- A set of metric wrenches- A socket wrench- A torque wrench- A Phillips head screwdriver- A flat head screwdriver- A pair of pliers- A helper (optional)
Once you have gathered your tools and materials, you can begin the process of swapping out the hood on your Mercedes E350.
1. Open the hood of your Mercedes E350 and prop it up with the support rod.
2. Remove the four bolts that secure the hood to the hinges. These bolts are located on the top of the hinges, two on each side.
3. Carefully lift the hood off of the hinges and set it aside in a safe place.
4. Remove the two bolts that secure the hood latch to the radiator support. These bolts are located on the bottom of the hood latch.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector for the hood latch.
6. Remove the two bolts that secure the hood hinges to the fenders. These bolts are located on the bottom of the hinges, one on each side.
7. Carefully lift the hood hinges off of the fenders and set them aside in a safe place.
8. Install the new hood hinges onto the fenders. Secure them with the two bolts that you removed in step 6.
9. Install the new hood latch onto the radiator support. Secure it with the two bolts that you removed in step 4.
10. Connect the electrical connector for the hood latch.
11. Carefully lift the new hood onto the hinges. Align the hood with the fenders and the radiator support.
12. Secure the hood to the hinges with the four bolts that you removed in step 2.
13. Close the hood and check to make sure that it is properly aligned and that the latch is working properly.
Swapping out the hood on a 2009 Mercedes E350 is a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few hours with the right tools and materials.
