Mercedes-Benz Engine Change Engine Air Filter Replacement DIY

Is your Mercedes-Benz decreased its gas mileage, its power decreased, and the air filter appears dirty? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing your Mercedes-Benz engine air filter.

This guide provides instructions on how to replace the engine air filter on 6 and 8-cylinder Mercedes-Benz engines used on C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, ML-Class, G-Class, R-Class, CLS-Class, SLK-Class from 1998 to 2007. All trims including 240, 320, 430, 500, 55AMG, 600.

What you will need

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• Torx Bit Set
• Air Filter
  • Mercedes V6 M112 Engine Air Filter
     
  • Mercedes V8 M113 Engine Air Filter
     
• Ratchet wrench
• Work gloves

Procedure

1. Park the Mercedes on level ground and set parking brakes.
2. Remove the air intake duct that goes to the engine cover.
3. Lift engine cover.
4. Flip engine cover upside down.
5. Remove four (for each filter) T25 Torx bolts.
6. Remove the old engine air filter.
7. Install the new one.
8. Reinstall the plastic housing.
9. Replace the second air filter following the same procedure.

This video shows how to replace engine air filters on Mercedes-Benz M112 and M113 engines. These V6 and V8 cylinder engines are found on many models, including C, E, S, CLK, SLK, ML, and G from 1998 to 2007.

Applications

• 2006 – 2007 C230
• 2001 – 2005 C240
• 2006 – 2007 C280
• 2008 – 2012 C300
• 2001 – 2005 C320
• 2006 – 2011 C350
• 2005 – 2006 C55 AMG
• 2000 – 2006 CL500
• 2001 – 2002 CL55 AMG
• 2007 – 2010 CL550
• 2003 CLK320 Coupe
• 2004 – 2005 CLK320
• 2006 – 2009 CLK350
• 2003 – 2006 CLK500
• 2003 – 2006 CLK55 AMG
• 2007 – 2009 CLK550
• 2006 CLS500
• 2007 – 2011 CLS550
• 2003 E320 Sedan
• 2004 E320
• 2005 E320 4Matic
• 2005 E320 Base
• 2006 – 2010 E350
• 2011 E350 4Matic
• 2011 E350 Base
• 2003 – 2006 E500
• 2007 – 2011 E550
• 2002 – 2008 G500
• 2003 – 2004 G55 AMG
• 2009 – 2015 G550
• 2007 – 2012 GL450
• 2008 – 2012 GL550
• 2010 – 2012 GLK350
• 2006 – 2009 ML350
• 2010 – 2011 ML350 4Matic
• 2010 – 2011 ML350 Base
• 2010 – 2011 ML450
• 2006 – 2007 ML500
• 2008 – 2011 ML550
• 2006 – 2009 R350
• 2010 – 2011 R350 4Matic
• 2006 – 2007 R500
• 2006 S350
• 2010 – 2013 S400
• 2000 – 2006 S430
• 2000 – 2006 S500
• 2001 – 2002 S55 AMG
• 2007 – 2011 S550
• 1999 – 2006 SL500
• 2007 – 2009 SL550
• 2011 – 2012 SL550
• 2006 – 2008 SLK280
• 2009 – 2011 SLK300
• 2005 – 2011 SLK350
• 2005 – 2010 SLK55 AMG

We hope you find the Mercedes-Benz Engine Change Engine Air Filter Replacement DIY guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mercedes-Benz.