Fuel tank removal

2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
84,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EAGERQUEST
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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.
Feb 25, 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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Feb 27, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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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.
Feb 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM
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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,
May 19, 2012 at 12:01 PM