Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air Filter : 4 year / 80000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on MERCEDES W168 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W168. Tools you might need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Drive socket # 7 
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for A-Class (W168) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109)

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC experts recommend:

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 W168. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

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

Remove the windscreen washer reservoir.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W168. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 4

Detach the windscreen washer pump connector.
Step 5

Take off the filter lid.Use a crowbar.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W168. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 6

Clean the air intake hose.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the clamp that fastens the air filter hose to the throttle body.Use a drive socket #7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the air intake hose.
Step 9

Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 10

Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 11

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

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – Mercedes W168.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
Step 12

Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
Step 13

Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 14

Install the air intake hose and secure it.
Step 15

Screw in the clamp that connects the air filter hose to the throttle body.Use a drive socket #7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Attach the windscreen washer pump connector.
Step 17

Install the windscreen washer reservoir.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W168. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners.
Step 18

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 19

Close the hood.

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