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
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 (169.031, 169.331), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 170 (169.032, 169.332), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 (169.033, 169.333), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 TURBO (169.034, 169.334), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 180 (169.032, 169.332) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on MERCEDES-BENZ A W169 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Tools
Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W169. List of the tools you'll need:
Torx bit T20
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W169. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 W169. Use the following procedure:
  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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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 4
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    Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
  4. Step 5
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    Press the retainers.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the air filter housing.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
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