Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
Step 16
Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes W168. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Take care to only use quality filters.
Step 17
Reinstall the lower part of the scuttle panel.
Step 18
Screw in the fasteners of the lower part of the scuttle panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 19
Reinstall the wiper arms.
AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure not to mix up the wiper arms on the driver's and passenger's sides.
Step 20
Tighten the wiper arm fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
Step 21
Install the nut covers of the windscreen wiper arms.
Step 22
Install and secure the cowl grille. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 23
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 24
Close the hood.
Step 25
Switch on the ignition. The heater flap will automatically return to its normal position.
Step 26
Switch on the air conditioning system. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 27
Switch off the ignition.
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