I have an '89, and I've contemplated what would happen if I locked the keys in the trunk. In most cars, you can get in through the back seat, but guess where Mercedes put the fuel tank. Call Marshall Motors in Dallas, TX (I've lost their card) and ask for January to see if she knows how to resolve this.
it is in the trunk pass side kick panel
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right hand trunk wall
The gap for your 420 sel is .32... dont forget to use a good plug!
The manual emergency release cable is under the driver side rear seat along the side rail in case of a 500 SEL.
Their is one in the back of the radio as well their is one in the trunk right side
Open the hood and look see. If you see an A/C compressor then it is equipped with A/C.
The inertia switch on a 1985 Mercedes 500 SEL is located in the passengers side kick panel.
SEL = Saloon ( sedan) Einspritzer( fuel injected) Long ( wheelbase)
The Valet key will not open the glove box or trunk. The master key opens everything. It usually has a red mark on the black fob
the fuel pump relay is behind the battery there are two there the front one is the fuel relay
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