When to replace the Pollen Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 180 (203.035), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 Kompressor (203.045), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 320 (203.064), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 270 CDI (203.016), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 32 AMG Kompressor (203.065), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 180 Kompressor (203.046), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 Kompressor (203.042), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 240 4-matic (203.081), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 320 4-matic (203.084), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 30 CDI AMG (203.018), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.007), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.043), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 230 Kompressor (203.040), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.008), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 55 AMG (203.076), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 320 CDI (203.020), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 280 (203.054), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 280 4-matic (203.092), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 350 (203.056), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 350 4-matic (203.087), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 230 (203.052), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 240 (203.061) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change pollen filter on MERCEDES-BENZ W203 C-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for C-Class Saloon (W203) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes W203. List of the tools you'll need:
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes W203. Professionals recommend:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Pollen Filter on Mercedes W203 2000 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008) 2001 Pollen Filter - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
    Mercedes W203 C 180 1.8 Kompressor (203.046) 2002 Pollen Filter replacement: free workshop manuals
    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Pollen Filter on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004) 2003 by yourself
    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes W203. To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C 200 CDI 2.2 (203.007) 2004 Pollen Filter - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Switch on the ignition.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Pollen Filter on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) 2005: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Set the heater flap actuator to the upper position.
  7. Step 7
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Pollen Filter replacement on Mercedes W203 C 200 2.0 Kompressor (203.045) 2006 - download illustrated guide
    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes W203. AUTODOC recommends:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes W203. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Pollen Filter on Mercedes W203 2000 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Attention! Use quality filters – Mercedes W203.
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