Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air Filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 200 CDI (638.294), MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 220 CDI (638.294), PEUGEOT J9 Bus 2.3 D

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 1 (W638) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for VITO Bus (638) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Air Filter

      MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.094)
    
      MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194)
    
      MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 200 CDI (638.294)
    
      MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 220 CDI (638.294)

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Tools you'll need:

                        Drive socket # 7
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: air filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes Vito W638 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Detach the air intake hose clamp.Use a drive socket #7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing. Use a crowbar.
Step 5

Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.
Step 6

Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 7

Release the air filter cover clips.
Step 8

Take off the filter lid.
Step 9

Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 10

Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 11

Clean the air filter cover and housing.

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Professionals recommend:

Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
Step 12

Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Take care to only use quality filters.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
Step 13

Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
Step 14

Connect the air intake pipe to the air filter housing.
Step 15

Press the air filter cover clips into place.
Step 16

Screw in the fastening screws of the air filter cover.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 17

Plug in the mass air flow sensor conntector.
Step 18

Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose.Use a drive socket #7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 20

Close the hood.

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