When to replace the Fuel Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Platform / Chassis (VF210) E 220 CDi (210.606), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Platform / Chassis (VF210) E 270 CDI (210.616) 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 – Fuel Filter for E-Class Platform / Chassis (VF210) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – MERCEDES-BENZ E-Klasse Pritsche / Fahrgestell (VF210). Tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Bulb hand fuel pump
Automotive fluid syringe
Flat screwdriver
Universal puller
Clic-R collar pliers
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – MERCEDES-BENZ E-Klasse Pritsche / Fahrgestell (VF210). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – MERCEDES-BENZ E-Klasse Pritsche / Fahrgestell (VF210). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the retaining clip that secures the fuel filter pipe.
  3. Step 5
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    Disconnect the pipe from the fuel filter.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter housing cover. Use a universal puller.
  5. Step 7
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    Lift the fuel filter cover up a little.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  7. Step 9
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    Pump the fuel out of the fuel filter housing. Use an automotive fluid syringe.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the old O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the fuel filter housing.
  10. Step 12
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    Install the new O-ring.
  11. Step 13
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    Install a new fuel filter.
  12. Step 14
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    Install and tighten the fuel filter housing cap.
  13. Step 15
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    Tighten the fasteners of the fuel filter housing cover. Use a universal puller. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
  14. Step 16
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    Connect the pipe to the fuel filter.
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