Mercedes Tools
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2016 C450 AMG
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Sooo, I tried to do some stupid maint stuff myself this weekend. I figured out how to replace the interior charcoal air filter with not too many issues. I wanted to replace the engine air filters next....so I popped the hood, unhooked the air intakes, and took off the engine cover. So far, Im doing well. But of course, Mercedes has to make things difficult. I dont have a star screw driver to get into the air filter box. Does anyone know where I can buy this screwdriver? Is there a tool kit or something?
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1st, i dont think the CLK ever had an active charcoal air filter, it just has a regular cabin air filter at the underside of the glove compartment...
as for the screwdriver, check at your local home depot or hardware store... if its a star shaped design, its most likely a torx (or allen) wrench... now you just need to know how big it is. most stores sell them in a variety pack, so you should be able to get the size you need.
as for the screwdriver, check at your local home depot or hardware store... if its a star shaped design, its most likely a torx (or allen) wrench... now you just need to know how big it is. most stores sell them in a variety pack, so you should be able to get the size you need.
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2000 CLK 430
Originally Posted by chem1441
Sooo, I tried to do some stupid maint stuff myself this weekend. I figured out how to replace the interior charcoal air filter with not too many issues. I wanted to replace the engine air filters next....so I popped the hood, unhooked the air intakes, and took off the engine cover. So far, Im doing well. But of course, Mercedes has to make things difficult. I dont have a star screw driver to get into the air filter box. Does anyone know where I can buy this screwdriver? Is there a tool kit or something?
I bought a screw-driver type thing at autozone... bring the airbox into the store to compare... thats what I did
When I get home i'll check the actual name of the tool.
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awesome guys thanks!! I have a feeling its a torx screw driver set I need to buy...not a big deal. And oh, the Bosch cabin air filter I have definately has the charcoal layer built in....its advertised all over the box....and Iv'e noticed a big improvement in the smell of the interior air since replacement...its got that clean, "mercedes" smell back!!
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Originally Posted by mmgrad
1st, i dont think the CLK ever had an active charcoal air filter, it just has a regular cabin air filter at the underside of the glove compartment...
as for the screwdriver, check at your local home depot or hardware store... if its a star shaped design, its most likely a torx (or allen) wrench... now you just need to know how big it is. most stores sell them in a variety pack, so you should be able to get the size you need.
as for the screwdriver, check at your local home depot or hardware store... if its a star shaped design, its most likely a torx (or allen) wrench... now you just need to know how big it is. most stores sell them in a variety pack, so you should be able to get the size you need.
