Engine Cover Removal
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Cherk947,
I'm interested in performing some maintenance myself.
Question:
The 53CLE AMG being new, are there any manuals/videos or such that provide information on where and what items are located underneath the engine cover, such as battery access, air filters, etc.
I'm uncertain about pulling items/clips etc. without knowing location of replaceable hardware, much less on electronic connections necessary to move forward, etc.
Thanks,
.
I'm interested in performing some maintenance myself.
Question:
The 53CLE AMG being new, are there any manuals/videos or such that provide information on where and what items are located underneath the engine cover, such as battery access, air filters, etc.
I'm uncertain about pulling items/clips etc. without knowing location of replaceable hardware, much less on electronic connections necessary to move forward, etc.
Thanks,
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2025 CLE53 | 1969 Camaro Pace Car
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I haven't received the filters yet so I don't even want to start taking anything apart until I have the filters in hand, but is it apparent what needs to be done after the cover is taken off?
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It doesn't list CLE, it lists GLE and on the BMC website, the one that fits GLE, fits CLE. They look the same as well. I guess I will find out soon enough.
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And another stupid question, on the RennTech website under CLE parts, it has the BMC filter and it says it's 2 filters then under that it lists E63, is this a typo on their website or is it the V8 E63 that takes two filters and the CLE only takes one filter?
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Disconnect the intake from the front so you can lift the airbox cover. there is four clips that hold the airbox closed. Unclip them and pull the box open. Replace the single filter and the two clips you can see are easy. The two between the cover and the engine are not fun. I used a long screwdriver to help get leverage to close the latch. You are fighting blind which makes it hard.
are you installing a K&N or something different?
are you installing a K&N or something different?
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Disconnect the intake from the front so you can lift the airbox cover. there is four clips that hold the airbox closed. Unclip them and pull the box open. Replace the single filter and the two clips you can see are easy. The two between the cover and the engine are not fun. I used a long screwdriver to help get leverage to close the latch. You are fighting blind which makes it hard.
are you installing a K&N or something different?
are you installing a K&N or something different?
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they would have to prove it was because of the filter. K&N backs their product and I have used it with many cars in the past. Usually the issue is because of over oiling the filter when cleaning.
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Gotcha. I've used K&N filters in many cars in the past, I just don't think I have in a brand new under warranty car though. I have one in my home HVAC, it works great. I will think aobut it.
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For such minimal gains is all this worth it, especially if there’s a warranty issue, does one really want to take on that fight? I’d also imagine mb/AMG uses some pretty decent filters, or they'd use k/n type if it proved to them, it’s truly easy/low-cost power/efficiency and w/o long term sensor issues from oil build up.
Last edited by RJC; Feb 1, 2025 at 03:42 PM.
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Must be a typo since the 53 only has one filter
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