When to replace the Pollen Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 45000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 D 2.3 (638.164), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 TD 2.3 (638.174), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 113 2.0 (638.114, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 114 2.3 (638.134, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 CDI 2.2 (638.194) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 1 (W638) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for VITO Bus (638) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Tools you might need:
Drive socket # E10
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes Vito W638. AUTODOC experts 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.
Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Unscrew the side fasteners of the lower centre console. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the front fasteners of the lower centre console. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the center console.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew and remove the bar that fastens the lower centre console. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fastener of the accelerator pedal and move it aside. Use a drive socket #Е10.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Pollen Filter replacement on Mercedes W638 Minibus 113 2.0 (638.114, 638.194) 2002 - download illustrated guide
    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  8. Step 8
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes Vito W638. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Take care to only use quality filters.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Pollen Filter on Mercedes W638 Minibus 1996 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover.
  10. Step 10
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    Return the accelerator pedal to its initial position and screw in its fastener. Use a drive socket #Е10.
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