When to replace the Pollen Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 (218.959), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 500 (218.973), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 500 4-matic (218.991), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG (218.974), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 250 CDI / BlueTEC / d (218.903, 218.904), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 CDI / d (218.923), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 CDI / d 4-matic (218.993), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG (218.974), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.992), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.976), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG (218.975), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 250 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.997), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 BlueTEC / d (218.926), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.994), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 (218.965), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 4-matic (218.967), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 (218.961), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 4-matic (218.968), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 d 4-matic (218.994) 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 CLS Shooting Brake (X218) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218). Tools you need:
Torx bit T20
Plastic trim tool
Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Pollen Filter on Mercedes X218 2012 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the floor mat from the passenger side.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 CDI / d 4-matic (218.993) 2013 Pollen Filter - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the inner door sill cover. Use a plastic trim tool.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the door opening weatherstrip.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the side panel on the passenger side.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the passenger side kick panel. Use Torx T20.
  6. Step 6
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    Move the lower glove box cover aside.
  7. Step 7
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    Slide the cabin filter retainer to release it.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218). 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 9
    Changing of Pollen Filter on Mercedes X218 2014 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Attention! Use quality filters – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218).
  10. Step 10
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    Slide the retainer back to secure the filter.
  11. Step 11
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    Install and secure the cover under the glove box.
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