[Jan Greeff]

Can someone please tell me what the mechanism is for removing the sump guard on the W202? There are two retaining bolts in the front, when they are removed the plate drops down in front but still remains attached at the rear and I cannot see how it should be released.

 

[mercedescclass]

there are 4 bolts 2 in front and 2 at the back the back bolts are in a recess so you can only see them if directly underneath

 

[vicppl]

well I have an slk r170 '99 and the sump on it has four bolts, the thing was too rotten to see if the rear 2 bolts were in recesses, 10 mm I recall so not a major job to get off, have some stands under it to support it as it will drop as you start to loosen the bolts, but don't ram it tight in, leave a little room so you can get it out when all the bolts are out, one more thing! on mine there was an air scope under the intake side so you need to drop it about 4 or 5 inches before sliding it forward.
it may be completely irrelevant to your model, however, it is still a sump guard, can't be too dis similar

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