Changing the Engine Air Filter Mercedes-Benz CLS 2005 - 2009

The air filter is beneath the engine cover

Pop off the engine cover to gain access to the air filter housing

Now undo the two 10mm retaining bolts on the air filter body

Remove the oil filler cap

Next, remove the oil filler collar

Next, undo the circular clip on the air intake duct

Now, separate the air duct from the air filter body

Undo the four, torx-25 fixtures on the air filter body

Now reposition the air filter body

Next, carefully separate the air filter body

View of the air filter cover - clean off any dust or debris

Air filter in position

Now lift out the air filter

Clean off any debris on the surface of the filter. Replace with a new filter if heavily contaminated

Check air filter chamber for debris. Clean out if required. Now you are ready to replace the air filter

Reassemble the air filter housing and the disconnected parts. Replace the engine cover

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