When to replace the Pollen Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 D (202.120), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 D (202.121), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 250 D (202.125), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 180 (202.018), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 (202.022), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 280 (202.028), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 (202.020), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 36 AMG (202.028), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 180 (202.018), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 230 Kompressor (202.024), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 Kompressor (202.025), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 250 Turbo-D (202.128), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 230 (202.023), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 D (202.122), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 Kompressor (202.025), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 240 (202.026), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 280 (202.029), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 43 AMG (202.033), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 CDI (202.133), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 CDI (202.134), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 D (202.021) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for C-Class Saloon (W202) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: cabin recirculated air filter – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (W202). Tools you'll need:
Phillips screwdriver
Replacement: cabin recirculated air filter – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (W202). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • Replace the cabin recirculated air filters as a kit.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: cabin recirculated air filter – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (W202). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Move the passenger seat fully backwards.
  2. Step 2
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    Spread a cloth under the cabin filter cover to protect the interior upholstery from getting dirty.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the side trim panel on the passenger side. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Pry up, carefully release from the fasteners and remove the side trim panel on the passenger side.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the fasteners of the cabin recirculated air filters.
  6. Step 6
    Remove the cabin recirculated air filters from the climate control unit housing.
    Step 7
    Install the cabin recirculated air filters in their mounting seats.
    Step 8
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    Lock the fasteners of the cabin recirculated air filters.
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