2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 Spark plug

GWarning!
You could be injured when the hood is open –
even when the engine is turned off.
Parts of the engine can become very hot. To
prevent burns, let the engine cool completely
before touching any components on the
vehicle. Comply with all relevant safety
precautions.
GWarning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned off.
Stay clear of fan blades.
GWarning!
Vehicles with gasoline engine:
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage
it is dangerous to touch any components
(ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system
Rwith the engine running
Rwhile starting the engine
Rwhen the ignition is switched on and the
engine is turned manually
GWarning!
Vehicles with diesel engine:
The engine is equipped with a high-voltage
electronic control unit for the injection
system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components of the
injection system (injectors, electrical wires)
Rwith the engine running
Rwhile starting the engine
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
XPull hood lock release lever :.
The hood is unlocked.
! Never open the hood if the wiper arms are
folded forward away from the windshield.
Otherwise the windshield wipers or the
hood could be damaged.
XPress and hold handle ;.
The hood is unlocked.
XPull up on the hood in direction of arrow
and then release it.
The hood will be held open at shoulder
height by gas-filled struts automatically.
Closing
GWarning!
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. Do not continue driving if
the hood can no longer engage after an
Engine compartment229OperationX164_AKB; 5; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:30:16+02:00 - Seite 229Z

Engine GL 450No. of cylinders8Bore3.66 in (92.90 mm)Stroke3.39 in (86.00 mm)Total piston
displacement284.5 cu in
(4 663 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 26335 hp/6
000 rpm
(250 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349339 lb-ft/
2 700 - 5 000 rpm
(460 Nm/
2 700 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 398 mmElectrical system GL 450Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK PLKR 7ASpark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions GL 450Overall vehicle
length201.1 in (5 108 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2783.6 in (2
124 mm)Overall vehicle
height72.4 - 75.6 in
(1 840 - 1 920 mm) 2872.4 - 76.8 in
(1 840 - 1 950 mm) 29Wheelbase121.1 in (3
075 mm)Track, front64.8 in (1 645 mm)Track, rear64.9 in (1 648 mm)Ground clearance8.0 - 10.9 in
(202 - 277 mm) 288.0 - 12.1 in
(202 - 307 mm) 2529Turning circle39.7 ft (12.1 m)Weights GL 450Roof loadmax. 198 lb (90 kg)
Vehicle specification GL 550
(164.886)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
26 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
27 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
28 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles without enhanced off-road package).
29 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package).
25 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package).Vehicle specification GL 550 (164.886)363Technical dataX164_AKB; 5; 31, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-11T12:30:16+02:00 - Seite 363Z

Engine GL 550Engine, type273Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore3.86 in (98.00 mm)Stroke3.56 in (90.50 mm)Total piston
displacement333.2 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 30382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 398 mmElectrical system GL 550Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK PLKR 7AElectrical system GL 550Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions GL 550Overall vehicle
length200.8 in (5 101 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3183.6 in (2
124 mm)Overall vehicle
height72.4 - 75.6 in
(1 840 - 1 920 mm) 3272.4 - 76.8 in
(1 840 - 1 950 mm) 33Wheelbase121.1 in (3
075 mm)Track, front66.3 in (1 683 mm) 34Track, rear66.5 in (1
688 mm) 34Ground clearance8.0 - 10.9 in
(202 - 277 mm) 328.0 - 12.1 in
(202 - 307 mm) 33Turning circle39.7 ft (12.1 m)Weights GL 550Roof loadmax. 198 lb (90 kg)30
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
31 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
32 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles without enhanced off-road package).
33 Depending on the set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package).
34 21" wheels.364Vehicle specification GL 550 (164.886)Technical data
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