When to replace the Air Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 4 year / 75000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 200 CDI (204.007, 204.006), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 220 CDI (204.008) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on MERCEDES W204 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for C-Class Saloon (W204) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Tools
Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W204. List of the tools you'll need:
Crow bar
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W204. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W204 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: air filter – Mercedes W204. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the air filter cover clips. Use a crowbar.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the air filter cover.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  7. Step 7
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
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