When to replace the Air Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 4 year / 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 270 CDI (203.016), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 270 CDI (203.016), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 CDI (210.026), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 270 CDI (209.316), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 270 CDI (209.316), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Coupe (CL203) C 220 CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Coupe (CL203) C 220 CDI (203.706), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W220) S 320 CDI (220.026, 220.126), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.206, 203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 270 CDI (203.216), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 270 CDI (203.216), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.204), MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Off-Road (W463) G 270 CDI (463.322, 463.323), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 220 T CDI (210.206), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 270 T CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 220 T CDI (210.206), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 270 T CDI (210.216), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 320 T CDI (210.226), MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Off-Road (W461) G 270 CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Platform / Chassis (VF210) E 220 CDi (210.606), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Platform / Chassis (VF210) E 270 CDI (210.616) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change Air Filter on MERCEDES-BENZ M W163 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for M-Class (W163) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Tools
Replacement: air filter – Mercedes ML W163. Tools you might need:
Drive socket # E11
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – Mercedes ML W163. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – Mercedes ML W163. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the clamp and fasteners on the air filter intake pipe. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 4
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  4. Step 5
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    Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 6
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a drive socket #E11. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Take off the filter lid.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing. Use a flat screwdriver.
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