When to replace the Pollen Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350, MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 350 (163.157), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 500 (163.175), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 400 CDI (163.128), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 55 AMG (163.174), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 430 (163.172), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 230 (163.136), MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class (W163) ML 320 (163.154) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes ML W163. List of the tools you'll need:
Torx bit T20
Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes ML W163. Tip:
  • 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 ML W163. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Move the passenger seat fully backwards.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the lower trim part fastening. Use Torx T25.
  2. Step 3
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    Remove the trim.
  3. Step 4
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  5. Step 6
    Carefully clean the inside surface of the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes ML W163. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
    Step 7.1
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.
    Step 7.2
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    Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – Mercedes ML W163. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Take care to only use quality filters.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.
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