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How to change air filter on MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter kit : 4 year / 80000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 320 (220.065, 220.165), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 430 (220.070, 220.170), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 500 (220.075, 220.175, 220.875), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 280 (220.063, 220.163), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 55 AMG (220.073, 220.173), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 350 (220.067, 220.167), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 430 4-matic (220.083, 220.183), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 500 4-matic (220.084, 220.184), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 350 4-matic (220.087, 220.187) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 320 (220.065, 220.165), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 430 (220.070, 220.170), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 500 (220.075, 220.175, 220.875), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 280 (220.063, 220.163), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 55 AMG (220.073, 220.173), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 350 (220.067, 220.167), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 430 4-matic (220.083, 220.183), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 500 4-matic (220.084, 220.184), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 350 4-matic (220.087, 220.187) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for S-Class Saloon (W220) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Air filter kit
Alternative products

Torx bit T20
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
- Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Remove the engine cover.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: air filter – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
- Step 4Remove the air intake hoses.
- Step 5Clean the air filter cover and housing.
- Step 6Remove the air filter housing.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: air filter – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W220). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
- Step 7Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
- Step 8Clean the air filter cover and housing.
- Step 9Unscrew the fasteners of the air filter covers. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Remove the air filter covers along with filter elements.
- Step 11Remove the old filter elements.
- Step 12Clean the air filter cover and housing.
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