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Cleaning Cabin Air Filter.
Has anyone tried cleaning their cabin air filter ?
I have blown our the large particles but the fine pollen/grime is not removed by air.
Does the filter material break down with gentle water & detergent washing?
My Kubota tractor has a washable engine air filter . The material seems similar. The MB filter has a slightly glossy fibreglass appearance.
Enjoy your Easter.
I have blown our the large particles but the fine pollen/grime is not removed by air.
Does the filter material break down with gentle water & detergent washing?
My Kubota tractor has a washable engine air filter . The material seems similar. The MB filter has a slightly glossy fibreglass appearance.
Enjoy your Easter.
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I don't know about cleaning the cabin air filter. If you take the time to pull it out, I would just go ahead and replace it with a new one.
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Has anyone tried cleaning their cabin air filter ?
I have blown our the large particles but the fine pollen/grime is not removed by air.
Does the filter material break down with gentle water & detergent washing?
My Kubota tractor has a washable engine air filter . The material seems similar. The MB filter has a slightly glossy fibreglass appearance.
Enjoy your Easter.
I have blown our the large particles but the fine pollen/grime is not removed by air.
Does the filter material break down with gentle water & detergent washing?
My Kubota tractor has a washable engine air filter . The material seems similar. The MB filter has a slightly glossy fibreglass appearance.
Enjoy your Easter.
I am due for service B right now. Exactly what is involved and is it worth taking it to a stealership or can a knowledgable novice do it?
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Have a good light in footwell.
1. Remove protective carpet ( if any) & cabin bottle holder mesh pocket.
2.Remove 3 tork screws at rear of cover.
3. Now the difficult to see part. Unclip plastic catch( large plastic clip) which is in the middle of the underside of the plastic cover.
4. Remove small electrical connector .
5. Carefully wriggle cover out which exposes access to rectangular shaped filter.
6.Unclip metal clips from each end. I used a long pointy knife.
7. Slide the clever white plastic holding carrier clip to the disconnect position.
8. Withdraw filter. It will only go back one way.
Good luck.
I would be interested to know what a new replacement filter costs in the US. I reckon it will be well over $100 here in Aust.
I have spent 15 minutes with a compressed air nozzle blowing off a light accummulation of fine material from the filter. It looks to be measurably cleaner. After reinstalling it into the car there is ample air flow at the #3 & 4# settings. A hurricane at full setting. I will try using compressed air & a vacuum cleaner nozzle next time.
Absolutely no reason to replace with a new one this time.
Last edited by Carsy; 04-22-2011 at 11:17 PM. Reason: Additional info
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Today's price is $16.58.
The same exact MANN filter that the US dealers sell for $60.00+.
Today's price is $16.58.
The same exact MANN filter that the US dealers sell for $60.00+.
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These are definitely DIYs, no brainer. I put new cabin filters in my C and ML yesterday, and ittook me 15 minutes for both and cost under $40 for both of the filters.
I do like to clean the housing once I have the filter out, but other than that, don't bother cleaning the filter--get a new one once a year and put it in yourself. No point in cleaning these things.
I do like to clean the housing once I have the filter out, but other than that, don't bother cleaning the filter--get a new one once a year and put it in yourself. No point in cleaning these things.
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The cabin air filter does both and there is only one to replace
https://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodk...u/HBYyDKP4.pdf
https://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodk...u/HBYyDKP4.pdf
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Has anyone tried cleaning their cabin air filter ?
I have blown our the large particles but the fine pollen/grime is not removed by air.
Does the filter material break down with gentle water & detergent washing?
My Kubota tractor has a washable engine air filter . The material seems similar. The MB filter has a slightly glossy fibreglass appearance.
Enjoy your Easter.
I have blown our the large particles but the fine pollen/grime is not removed by air.
Does the filter material break down with gentle water & detergent washing?
My Kubota tractor has a washable engine air filter . The material seems similar. The MB filter has a slightly glossy fibreglass appearance.
Enjoy your Easter.
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The cabin air filter does both and there is only one to replace
https://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodk...u/HBYyDKP4.pdf
https://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodk...u/HBYyDKP4.pdf