When to replace the Fuel Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 270 CDI (203.016), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 270 CDI (203.016), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 270 CDI (209.316), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 270 CDI (209.316), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Coupe (CL203) C 220 CDI (203.706), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Coupe (CL203) C 220 CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.206, 203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 270 CDI (203.216), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 270 CDI (203.216), MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Off-Road (W463) G 270 CDI (463.322, 463.323), MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Off-Road (W461) G 270 CDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter on MERCEDES-BENZ M W163 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for M-Class (W163) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes ML W163. Tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit no.H5.
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes ML W163. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes ML W163. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the fuel supply lines fastening to the fuel filter. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes ML W163. Tip:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  3. Step 4
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter.
  4. Step 5
    Clean the fuel filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  6. Step 8
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – Mercedes ML W163. AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the fuel filter is positioned correctly. Consider the fuel flow direction mark.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Take care to only use quality filters.
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