Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 4 year / 80000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter MERCEDES W168 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Fuel filter

Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. Tools you might need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Drive socket # 7 
                    
                      Torx bit T10
                    
                      HEX bit No.H5
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Bulb hand fuel pump
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC recommends:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W168 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Clean the fuel filter housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 4

Loosen the fastening clamp of the fuel filter pipe. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Detach the tubes from the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 6

Unscrew the fastener attaching the fuel supply line to the fuel filter housing. Use Torx T10.
Step 7

Remove the fuel line.

Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 8

Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fuel filter.
Step 10

Install a new fuel filter.

Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the fuel filter is positioned correctly. Consider the fuel flow direction mark.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Mercedes W168 – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
Step 11

Install the fuel line.
Step 12

Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Screw the fastener attaching the fuel supply line to the fuel filter housing. Use Torx T10.
Step 14

Attach the pipe to the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 15

Press the fuel primer pump several times until it gets hard. Use a bulb hand fuel pump.

AUTODOC recommends:
Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
Step 16

Attach the pipe to the fuel filter.
Step 17

Tighten the fastening clamp of the fuel filter pipe. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 19

Shut off the engine.
Step 20

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 21

Close the hood.

Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC recommends:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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