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 T-modell (S203) C 200 Kompressor (203.245), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 320 (203.264), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.206, 203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 270 CDI (203.216), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 180 (203.235), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 240 (203.261), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 32 AMG Kompressor (203.265), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 180 Kompressor (203.246), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 Kompressor (203.242), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 240 4-matic (203.281), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 320 4-matic (203.284), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 30 CDI AMG (203.218), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.243), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.207), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 230 Kompressor (203.240), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 55 AMG (203.276), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 350 (203.256), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 350 4-matic (203.287), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 280 (203.254), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 280 4-matic (203.292), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 230 (203.252), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 320 CDI (203.220) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for C-Class T-modell (S203) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). List of the tools you'll need:
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). 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
    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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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  3. Step 5
    Switch on the ignition.
    Step 6
    Set the heater flap actuator to the upper position.
    Step 7
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 8
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). AUTODOC recommends:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
  4. Step 9
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  5. Step 10
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    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-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203).
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