When to replace the Pollen Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231) 400 (231.466), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231) 500 (231.473), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231) 400 (231.465), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231) 63 AMG (231.474), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231) 65 AMG (231.479), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231) 63 AMG (231.474), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231) 350 (231.457), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231) 500 (231.473), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231) 63 AMG (231.474) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for SL (R231) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231). Tools you need:
Torx bit T20
Plastic trim tool
Replacement: pollen filter – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R231). 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 SL (R231) – 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
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ SL 500 (231.473) 2016 Pollen Filter - online easy-to-follow instructions
    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 SL (R231). 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
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    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 SL (R231).
  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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