When to replace the Fuel Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 4 year / 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 D (124.131), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D (124.120), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 Turbo-D (124.128), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 Turbo-D 4-matic (124.333), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 Turbo-D (124.133) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter MERCEDES W124 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W124. Tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 19
Phillips screwdriver
Bulb hand fuel pump
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W124. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W124. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Fuel Filter on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the bonnet.
  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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    Clean the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket. Use a combination spanner #19.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) 1993 Fuel Filter - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Fuel Filter on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) 1994: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the fuel filter.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the mounting seat of the fuel filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W124. Tip:
    Lubricate the O-rings of the new fuel filter with a small amount of fuel.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Fuel Filter on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Install the fastening bolt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Use new O-rings.
  10. Step 10
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    Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 22 Nm torque.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Fuel Filter on Mercedes E Class W124 1995 E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) by yourself
    Loosen the fastening clamp of the fuel filter pipe. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
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