When to replace the Pollen Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 250 CDI / BlueTEC 4-matic (212.082, 212.097), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 CDI / BlueTEC (212.020, 212.021, 212.027), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CDI (212.023), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CDI 4-matic (212.093), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 NGT (212.041), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG (212.074), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 (212.054), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 500 (212.073), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 500 4-matic (212.091), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 4-matic (212.088), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 (212.059), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 (212.055), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 4-matic (212.080), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 (212.034), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 250 CGI (212.047, 212.147), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CGI (212.057), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 4-matic (212.087), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 500 (212.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 500 4-matic (212.090), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 220 CDI / BlueTEC (212.001, 212.002), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 250 CDI / BlueTEC (212.003, 212.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC (212.024), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CDI (212.025), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 CDI / BlueTEC (212.005, 212.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 CGI (212.048, 212.148), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG (212.077), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CDI 4-matic (212.089), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 CDI (212.020), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 (212.056), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 Hybrid / BlueTEC Hybrid (212.098), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG (212.074), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 220 CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG 4-matic (212.076), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG 4-matic (212.092), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG (212.075), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 400 (212.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 400 4-matic (212.067), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC 4-matic (212.094), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 NGT (212.035), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 220 BlueTEC (212.001), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC (212.026), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC 4-matic (212.094), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 400 (212.061), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 400 4-matic (212.099), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 220 BlueTEC 4-matic (212.011) 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 E-Class Saloon (W212) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W212). Tools you need:
Torx bit T20
Plastic trim tool
Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W212). 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 E-CLASS (W212) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Remove the floor mat from the passenger side.
  2. Step 2
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    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 E-CLASS (W212). 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 W212 2009 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 E-CLASS (W212).
  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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