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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