How to carry out replacement: Air Filter A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) Mercedes W168
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How to change air filter on Mercedes W168 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Air Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 4 year / 80000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

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Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W168. Tools you might need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 7
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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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:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
    Mercedes W168 A 170 CDI 1.7 (168.009, 168.109) 1999 Air Filter replacement: free workshop manuals
    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.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Air Filter on MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI 1.7 (168.008) 2000 by yourself
    Detach the windscreen washer pump connector.
  5. Step 5
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    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.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Air Filter on MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) 2002: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Clean the air intake hose. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Air Filter replacement on Mercedes W168 A 160 CDI 1.7 (168.006) 2003 - download illustrated guide
    Unscrew the clamp that fastens the air filter hose to the throttle body. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the air intake hose.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Air Filter on Mercedes W168 1997 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  10. Step 10
    MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS A 160 CDI 1.7 (168.007) Air Filter replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Air Filter on Mercedes W168 1999 A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) by yourself
    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.
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