When to replace the Oil Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 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 oil filter and engine oil on MERCEDES W204 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for C-Class Saloon (W204) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
Torx bit E11
Oil filter cup socket 76-14F
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • 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: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  5. Step 5
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    Pull up the oil dipstick.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the bracket fastener. Use Torx E11. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the bracket.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Take the oil filter out of its housing.
  11. Step 11
    Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Step 12
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
  12. Step 13
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 7 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W204. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  18. Step 19
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    Install new O-rings and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover.
    Please note!
    Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
  19. Step 20
    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 21
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
  20. Step 22
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  21. Step 23
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
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