Fuel tank removal

EAGERQUEST

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2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
84,000 MILES

2004 Mercedes SL500: How do I remove the Fuel Tank? There is a baffle inside that has come loose and is making noise. I need to remove it and either get it fixed or replace it with a new one.

Friday, February 25th, 2011 AT 9:37 PM

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JLMJHKB86

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Hello,

Here are the diagrams and instructions below to do the job. Also this guide will walk you through the steps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Sunday, February 27th, 2011 AT 11:30 PM

EAGERQUEST

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WOW. Nice response from jlmjhkb86.
I'm pretty good with a wrench, and was just looking for some additional information. Thanks. By the way.I got the tank out yesterday. Did it on my own. In my garage. Thanks for your input.

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Monday, February 28th, 2011 AT 9:18 AM

RUSTYB62

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Hi Eagerquest - I have the same problem on my 2003 SL55 AMG, and contemplating doing the job myself - congrats for getting the tank out! Are there any special considerations/tools required please? I guess you need to remove the rear exhaust sections and drop the rear suspension/final/drive/subframe to get at the tank?

I'd really appreciate your help.

Cheers.

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Saturday, May 19th, 2012 AT 12:01 PM