Working for the Mercedes Benz Dealership in Hawaii was very enlightening for ‘how to repairs’ once I was back on my own and all alone. However, your detailed video, without distracting background music, was absolutely brilliant and as good as working with factory trained technicians. Thank you for taking the time and being so through. One of the best Mercedes repair videos on KZfaq.

The more I watch this video the more confidence I gain to tackle this task. The plastic piece in the front of the intake manifold that you mentioned broke, it just broke on my 2011 GL450. I did find a metal replacement piece. On top of that the radiator is leaking where a small hose connects right above the red drain knob.

Remember when we had to read a manual with a few black and white pictures to do this stuff? This video is so amazing. Thank you SO much! You are brilliant!

He didn’t have to make this video but he did and I can’t be more greatful!

This is an excellent and great video. My runner on my 09 GL450 manifold broke and this video was to the point for everything. The check points were great and the torque specs and sequence were excellent. I even change the knock sensors while I had the intake manifold off. Same job if there were bad so why not change them while I’m in there. I’m a DIY person and I save myself a lot of money by following the instructions from this video. Great job Brian!!! Thank you for saving me $$$$

This was great! It took us more time (about 4 hours total) because we'd never tackled anything like this before, but it worked out great! Thanks for the tutorial!

I wanted to see you start the car. I’m having the same issue with my 07 GL450. You are the only reason I’m doing this myself. I don’t have 2000 bucks to pay Mercedes Benz shop, so I’m doing it! Wish me luck

Very informative video. Thank you very much for posting. I do have question, is it necessary to disconnect a battery prior to starting on removal of the harness and unplugging all the connectors? and also Is it OK to unplug PCM from wiring harness instead of leaving it in place?

Clean the throttle body gently, I use brake cleaner and soft microfiber. Very informative and positive video, thanks.

I just recently did this on a 2012. After getting everything back together, it was idling rough and throwing lean/random misfire codes. Turned out the big vacuum hose (aka "crankcase breather hose") was torn. The rubber breaks down over time and it didn't take much to tear it. Parts store has them for around $33 and same price at dealer. Best to go ahead and order one before starting. It's a pain to swap out later.

EXCELLENT VIDEO!! You made this look like a fast and easy job, which I know it is not! Great video, with great detail, thank you so much as I will eventually need to do this job on my GL450. Did those plastic things break again? Any tips you have are greatly appreciated. What type of camera did you use? Thanks again, I Subscribed.

Fantastic video. Thank you so much for taking the time to document the process.

Excellent vid! Will be my guide when I do this job

Amazing Brian. I used it to repair my 2008 R350. Thank you so much.

well done ...This video helped me to replace a new intake in my brother R350

Nice video. Thanks for creating the video - very informative about the various parts that are required to make the engine run.

Great tutorial. I appreciate the details and specific sequences to do a proper job. Very well done thank you. I will try my hand at this as my car is a paper weight until it's fixed. Wish me luck

How do you remove the vacuum hoses from the front of the intake manifold. I have tried to pull them off but they will not come off. they are in a plastic connector with that attaches inside the intake.

Great Job Tech!!

Coming from M112/M113, this stuff is new to me. I have a 11 E350 and 11 GL450 now. What’s the likely cause for this issue? My GL450 has this problem, I’ll either do it myself or get it done in the near future but what can I do to prevent this issue happening again. Is the new part updated or reinforced better? And yes great video, thanks for the effort, I subscribed already.

Great video👍

Awesome video! Well done and very thorough! It’s insanity that you have to replace an entire intake manifolds because a plastic arm broke - is there any way to replace that plastic piece, or can’t you get the part?

Hello thank you for such an informative video ..so I'm about to embark on this repair I'm a quite capable mechanic so the repair should be achieved with out a problem however I have a question I'm changing my throttle body aswell .. after the reinstall will I need to relearn the fuel injection or the TB? If so will I need a scanner to do so or can it be done manually

"Could you please confirm if the mentioned parts are compatible with a 2015 model?"

I see that there is a mercedes part listing for a replacement of the intake runner control. If there is a replacement part would it still be necessary to replace the entire intake manifold ? I also wonder why if this is a common problem for the intake manifold runner control why a recall hasn't been issued for the aluminum replacement?

good job! good video!

while you were talking about that damn milwakee wrench that everybody knows about you didnt say what size those torx bolts were

Excellent video as usual thank you..Can you please give the mileages of these vehicles at the start of the videos?

Brian...thank you for the video. You make it look so easy! I need to replace the intake actuator rods on my GL450. Is it necessary to lift out the entire intake manifold to do this job? Thank you!

2010 gl 450 air suspension on all 4 sides are down...i check all fuses and relay are good...i change the pump also...the Benz wont let me communicate with the air suspension. When the past i used that scanner plenty of time to do work on the car...what should i be looking for

Thanks 👍

I'm wondering if you could take the intake manifold without moving the injectors

I have a 2006 E350 and the motor Ramps up and down while in park. Is that a sign that the Manifold needs to be replaced?

Thank you

Great video! Many of the same techniques can be applied to a 2008 R350 as well! My question is after installing my intake - I'm still getting fuel trim codes. I'm trying to determine if that could be my O2 sensors or MAF, but does the ECU have to go through several drive cycles to adjust to the new intake, eg, fuel adaptations? Do I need to reset my ECU or disconnect the car battery or is resetting the fuel adaptations not something I can do with a simple OBDII scanner and that I have to take it to the dealership to have them handle it?

How much would you charge to replace the manifold if I am in your area? Gl450 2011, manifold flap broken. Thanks.

How do you take the intake manifold off of 2012 e class 350?

I have a question for you I I have the Mercedes 2008 GL550 and it is not moving as it used to and also whenever I move the car shakes when I'm doing 50 miles per hour when it gets too 75 miles it will stable and I keep hearing a noise coming from the right side tires it has 22 whales what will I do to solve this problem

but right now I am driving the 2017 GLS 63 AMG

thnks

wow, what a pain!

can i just clean or buy a new one

Why was this necessary? What was the problem?

Hey Buddy. Any way to PM or Email you? Need VACUUM Route Diagram for THIS 2 Actuator Intake Manifold. Can you assist?? RSVP

Can you do this to my 2007 GL450? Where is your shop located?

🤣😂🤪 I see this guy doing this thing in 25 minutes I said hmmm that means ll do it in 2 hours oh boy I was so wrong 8hr 😩

Can I install the actuator diaphram and aluminum lever (kit for $142) without removing the intake manifold. Looks like if I remove the secondary air pump I could have enough room to do the install. Your thoughts? Please advise. Thank you!

plastic junk haha lol.