When to replace the Fuel Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 4 year / 80000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 CDI (210.026), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter MERCEDES W210 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes W210. 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 W210. 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 W210. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    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 housing and the cover. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the retaining clip that secures the fuel filter pipe.
  5. Step 5
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    Disconnect the pipe from the fuel filter.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuel filter housing cover. Use a universal puller.
  7. Step 7
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    Lift the fuel filter cover up a little.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  9. Step 9
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    Pump the fuel out of the fuel filter housing. Use an automotive fluid syringe.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the old O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the fuel filter housing.
  12. Step 12
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    Install the new O-ring.
  13. Step 13
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    Install a new fuel filter.
  14. Step 14
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    Install and tighten the fuel filter housing cap.
  15. 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.
  16. Step 16
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    Connect the pipe to the fuel filter.
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