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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCEDES BENZ2006E500 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORMOTORS
2006 Mercedes Benz E500 Base
Electrical Component Locator: Motors
2006 Mercedes Benz E500 BaseSECTION Motors
MOTORS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| Active Charcoal Filter Flap Adjustment Motor | Behind right side of dash. |
| Actuator Motor (Recirculated Air Flap Actuator) | Rear of engine. |
| Actuator Motor (Throttle Valve Actuator) | Integral to throttle valve actuator. |
| AIRmatic Compressor Unit | Lower left front of engine compartment. |
| Air Pump | Front of engine. |
| Backrest Forward/Back Motor (Left) | In left front seat back. |
| Backrest Forward/Back Motor (Right) | In right front seat back. |
| Blending Air Flap Actuator (Left) | Behind center of dash. |
| Blending Air Flap Actuator Motor (Left Rear) | Front of center console. |
| Blending Air Flap Actuator Motor (Right Rear) | Front of center console. |
| Blending Air Flap Actuator (Right) | Behind center of dash. |
| Blower Motor | Behind right side of dash. |
| Blower Motor (Center Console) | Under front of center console. |
| Center Air Flap Actuator Motor (Left) (M2/12) | Under center of dash. See Figure . |
| Center Air Flap Actuator Motor (Right) (M2/13) | Under center of dash. See Figure . |
| Charge Air Cooler Circulation Pump | Right front of vehicle. |
| Control Module Box Blower Motor | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| Coolant Circulation Pump | Right front of engine compartment. |
| Defroster Vent Flap Actuator Motor (Left) (M2/8) | Behind center of dash. See Figure . |
| Defroster Vent Flap Actuator Motor (Right) (M2/9) | Behind center of dash. See Figure . |
| Electric Suction Fan Engine & AC With Integrated Control | Front center of engine compartment. |
| ESC (ELV) Motor Group | On steering column. |
| Footwell Flap Actuator Motor (Left) | Behind left front of center console. |
| Footwell Flap Actuator Motor (Right) | Behind right front of center console. |
| Forward/Back Motor (Left) | Under left front seat. |
| Forward/Back Motor (Right) | Under right front seat. |
| Fresh Air/Recirculated Air Flaps Actuator Motor (M2/5) | Under right side of dash. See Figure . |
| Front Opening Assist Motor (Left) | Rear of left front door. |
| Front Opening Assist Motor (Right) | Rear of right front door. |
| Front Up/Down Motor (Left) | Under left front seat. |
| Front Up/Down Motor (Right) | Under right front seat. |
| Fuel Filler Flap CL Motor | Right side of trunk. |
| Fuel Pump (FP) | Under right rear seat, in fuel tank. |
| HCS Pump | In washer fluid reservoir. |
| Headlight Range Adjustment Motor (Left/Right) | Integral to respective front lamp unit. |
| Head Restraint Motor (Center Rear) | Center rear of passenger compartment. |
| Head Restraint Motor (Left Rear) | Left rear of passenger compartment. |
| Head Restraint Motor (Right Rear) | Right rear of passenger compartment. |
| Head Restraint Raise/Lower Motor (Left) | In left front seat back. |
| Head Restraint Raise/Lower Motor (Right) | In right front seat back. |
| Heat Exchanger Shutoff Motor | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| Height Adjustment Up/Down Motor | Integral to ESC [ELV] motor group. |
| High-Pressure Charging Pump | Integral to SBC hydraulic unit. |
| In-Car Temperature Sensor Fan Motor | Integral to Overhead control panel control module. |
| Inlet Port Shutoff Motor | Left rear of engine compartment. |
| Left Exhaust Gas Recirculation Positioner | Left rear of engine. |
| Left Front Door CL Motor | Left front door. |
| Left Front Power Window Motor | Left front door. |
| Left Rear Door CL Motor | Left rear door. |
| Left Rear Power Window Motor | Left rear door. |
| Loading Floor Hydraulic Pump (M69) | Integrated in automatic loading floor. See Figure . |
| Longitudinal Adjustment Forward/Back Motor | Integral to ESC [ELV] motor group. |
| Luggage Compartment Cover Motor | Center rear of roof. |
| Mirror In/Out Adjustment Motor (Left) | Integral to left electrically adjustable & heated exterior mirror. |
| Mirror In/Out Adjustment Motor (Right) | Integral to right electrically adjustable & heated exterior mirror. |
| Mirror Up/Down Adjustment Motor (Left) | Integral to left electrically adjustable & heated exterior mirror. |
| Mirror Up/Down Adjustment Motor (Right) | Integral to right electrically adjustable & heated exterior mirror. |
| Multicontour Seat Pneumatic Pump (Sedan) | Left rear of trunk. |
| Oil Cooler Fan | Under right front of engine compartment. |
| Panoramic Sliding Roof Motor (M12/6m1) | Front center of roof. See Figure . |
| Pneumatic Pump (Dynamic Seat Control) (Sedan) | Left rear of trunk. |
| Rear Door Hydraulic Pump | Left side of cargo area. |
| Rear Door Locking Unit | Center rear of tailgate. |
| Rear Opening Assist Motor (Left) | Rear of left rear door. |
| Rear Opening Assist Motor (Right) | Rear of right rear door. |
| Rear Up/Down Motor (Left) | Under left front seat. |
| Rear Up/Down Motor (Right) | Under right front seat. |
| Rear Window Blind Motor | Under rear parcel shelf. |
| Recirculated Air Flap Actuator | At rear of engine. |
| Right Front Door CL Motor | Right front door. |
| Right Front Power Window Motor | Right front door. |
| Right Rear Door CL Motor | Right rear door. |
| Right Rear Power Window Motor | Right rear door. |
| Seat Backrest Ventilation Motor Group (Left Front) | In left front seat back. |
| Seat Backrest Ventilation Motor Group (Right Front) | In right front seat back. |
| Seat Cushion Ventilation Motor Group (Left Front) | Left front seat cushion. |
| Seat Cushion Ventilation Motor Group (Right Front) | Right front seat cushion. |
| Sliding Sunroof Lining Motor (M12/5m1) | Front center of roof. See Figure . |
| SR (Sliding Roof) Motor | Behind overhead control panel. |
| Starter | Left rear of engine. |
| Tailgate Washer Fluid Pump | In washer fluid reservoir. |
| Tailgate Wiper Motor | Center of tailgate. |
| Throttle Valve Actuator | Center rear of engine. |
| Trunk Lid Drive Motor | Left side of trunk. |
| UCP Carrier Open & Close Motor | Under front of center console. |
| Windshield Washer Fluid Pump | In washer fluid reservoir. |
| Wiper Motor | Rear of engine compartment. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.